Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS Electric Guitar - Iced Tea Burst with Hardshell Case

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The Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue is widely regarded as the ultimate recreation of the most legendary solidbody electric guitar ever built, earning its reputation as the true “Holy Grail” of modern reissues. Crafted to mirror the priceless originals in virtually every measurable way, this instrument goes far beyond visual inspiration—its dimensions are laser-scanned from vintage examples, its plastics are chemically re-created, and its sunburst hues are painstakingly color-matched for era-correct depth and fade. This reissue represents the peak of decades of obsessive research and refinement by Gibson Custom, delivering the closest experience to owning an original 1959 Burst without the seven-figure price tag.

At the heart of its iconic tone is a lightweight, one-piece mahogany back paired with a two-piece figured maple top fitted with hide glue, just like the originals. With no weight relief, the guitar resonates with the deep low-end, complex midrange, and sweet top-end that made late-’50s Les Pauls studio legends. The nitrocellulose VOS finish adds the look and feel of gentle aging, allowing the wood to breathe and mature naturally from the very first note. Every vibration feels immediate and alive, whether played clean or pushed into rich overdrive.

The solid mahogany neck features a long tenon joint secured with hide glue for maximum sustain and transfer of energy, capped with an Indian rosewood fingerboard and historic medium-jumbo frets. Its 50s Rounded Medium C profile fills the hand in a way that feels substantial yet incredibly comfortable, perfectly suited for expressive lead work and powerful rhythm playing alike. Details like the nylon nut, authentic 1950s truss rod design, and cellulose nitrate inlays reinforce how deeply Gibson Custom pursued historical accuracy down to the smallest construction nuances.

Electronics and hardware complete the illusion with Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups, CTS 500k pots, paper-in-oil capacitors, and Switchcraft components to deliver the unmistakable voice of a true ’59 Burst. From the nickel ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminum stop bar tailpiece to the Kluson single-line tuners and gold butyrate top hat knobs, every part contributes to the look, feel, and response players chase for a lifetime. Paired with its brown and pink five-latch reissue case and certificate of authenticity, this reissue isn’t just a guitar—it’s a faithful time machine to the most revered year in electric guitar history.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Custom, Historic Collection
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Iced Tea Burst

Body

• Body Material: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
• Body Top Material: 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
• Body Shape: Les Paul
• Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

• Headstock Type: Les Paul
• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Shape: 50s Rounded Medium C
• Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
• Neck Depth: 0.919" at 1st Fret, 0.988" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Position Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
• Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.69"
• Fret Size: Historic Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 24.75"

Hardware

• Bridge: ABR-1
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• Bridge Mounting: Fixed, M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate Rings
• Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
• Control Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hats
• Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
• Hardware Finish: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring with Nickel Plating
• String Trees: None
• Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: None
• Strap Buttons: Aluminum
• Output Jack: 1/4" Side Input

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3
• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
• Switching: 3-Way Switch
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
• Case/Gig Bag: Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch
• Serial Number: 952487
• Manufacture Date: 2025