An absolutely stunning top on this one, with lots of beautiful flaming. Not only is this a beauty, but it is also extremely resonant and weighs only 8.2 lbs!
The Holy Grail
Gibson Custom Shop's 1959 Les Paul™ Standard Reissue is not just a tribute to the priceless original models -- it's a clone of them. From laser-scanned dimensions to chemically-recreated plastics to color-matched shades of sunburst, every element has been rendered in unbelievable detail. It represents the culmination of decades of work by Custom Shop's expert team -- a tireless quest to bring accuracy and authenticity to the hands of fans. It's the definition of cool, and it's the best representation of the 1959 Les Paul Standard since the Gibson Custom Shop began making Historic Reissues over twenty-five years ago. It features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
Key Features and Specifications:
Body:
Shape:
Les Paul
Top:
2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Back:
1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Binding:
1-Ply Royalite
Weight Relief:
None
Finish:
Nitrocellulose Lacquer with Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged treatment
Neck:
Material:
Solid Mahogany
Profile:
Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape
Scale Length:
24.75" / 62.865cm
Fingerboard:
Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Radius:
12"
Frets:
22 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
Hardware:
Finish:
Nickel with Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged
Tuner Plating:
Nickel
Bridge:
ABR-1 with Nickel-plated Brass Saddle
Tailpiece:
Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines:
Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Pick Guard:
Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Truss Rod:
Authentic 1950s No-Tube with Authentic Stepped 2-Ply Cover
Control Knobs:
Gold Butyrate Top Hats
Switch Tip:
Amber Catalin
Switch Washer:
Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Jack Plate Cover:
Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
