Gibson Custom Dealer Select 1959 Les Paul Standard - "The Beauty Of The Burst" Page 74 95534

Another gorgeous Les Paul from the artists at The Gibson Custom Shop. This new and exclusive Dealer Select guitar is a perfect tribute to its original, truly a joy to play. You wont be able to put her down.

The Beauty of the Burst

The Gibson Custom Shop Dealer Select 1959 Les Paul Standard is more than just a reissue—it’s a meticulously crafted tribute to one of the most legendary original ’59 Bursts ever documented. This limited-run masterpiece is inspired by the stunning Les Paul featured on Page 74 of the iconic book The Beauty of the Burst, a definitive collection celebrating the most sought-after vintage Les Pauls in existence.

From laser-scanned dimensions to chemically recreated plastics and historically accurate materials, every detail of this guitar has been rendered with unparalleled precision. It represents the culmination of decades of expertise from the Gibson Custom Shop, capturing the vibe, tone, and feel of a true Golden Era Les Paul.

This is not just a guitar—it’s history reimagined, a rare collector’s piece that delivers timeless tone, stunning craftsmanship, and the spirit of an era-defining instrument.

The Beauty of the Burst

The Gibson Custom Shop Dealer Select 1959 Les Paul Standard is more than just a reissue—it’s a meticulously crafted tribute to one of the most legendary original ’59 Bursts ever documented. This limited-run masterpiece is inspired by the stunning Les Paul featured on Page 74 of the iconic book The Beauty of the Burst, a definitive collection celebrating the most sought-after vintage Les Pauls in existence.

From laser-scanned dimensions to chemically recreated plastics and historically accurate materials, every detail of this guitar has been rendered with unparalleled precision. It represents the culmination of decades of expertise from the Gibson Custom Shop, capturing the vibe, tone, and feel of a true Golden Era Les Paul.

This is not just a guitar—it’s history reimagined, a rare collector’s piece that delivers timeless tone, stunning craftsmanship, and the spirit of an era-defining instrument.

Body

• Top Material: 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit
• Back Material: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
• Binding Style: 1-Ply Royalite
• Weight Relief: None
• Finish:  Nitrocellulose Lacquer; VOS

Neck

• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape
• Scale Length: 24.75" / 62.865cm
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" / 304.8mm
• Number of Frets: 22
• Frets: Historic Medium-Jumbo
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.69" / 42.85mm
• End-of-Board Width: 2.24" / 56.89mm
• Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
• Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
• Headstock inlay: Gibson logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model silkscreen

Hardware

• Finish:  Nickel; 
• Tuner Plating: Nickel
• Bridge: ABR-1
• Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
• Pick Guard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
• Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
• Control Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hats
• Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
• Switch Washer: Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Jack Plate Cover: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Control Covers: Black Royalite
• Strap Buttons: Aluminum
• Mounting Rings: M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

• Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
• Included Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case
• Weight: 8.8 lbs