Description
The Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Gloss BOTB 102 is a breathtaking tribute to one of the most revered guitars ever made. Crafted for players and collectors who chase the magic of a true 'Burst, this Les Paul offers a direct connection to the golden era of electric guitar history. Inspired by Page 102 of the famed "Beauty of the Burst" book, it captures every ounce of vintage soul and timeless allure; it's an authentic reimagining of an original '59 without compromise.
Built with a beautifully figured AAA maple top and a solid mahogany back, this Les Paul delivers a full, resonant voice that's unmistakably vintage. The hand-wound CustomBucker Alnico 3 pickups are the heart of its tone; unpotted for maximum sensitivity, they produce rich clarity, singing sustain, and the lively midrange bite that has defined rock and blues for decades. Historic details like the long-tenon neck joint, lightweight aluminum stop bar tailpiece, and ABR-1 bridge ensure not just tone but true old-school resonance and feel, whether you're laying down tracks in the studio or lighting up a stage.
Comfort and playability are second to none, thanks to the historically accurate '59 neck profile; chunky yet incredibly inviting, it fills the hand just right without slowing you down. The aged cellulose trapezoid inlays and precisely shaped fretboard binding only add to the authentic vintage experience, while modern intonation and tuning stability make it fully gig-ready for today's demands.
Visually, the Page 102 Finish is pure vintage artistry; the gorgeous flame maple top glows with character, aging gracefully like a well-loved original. Every detail, from the subtly tinted binding to the historically accurate hardware, tells a story of impeccable craftsmanship and reverence for tradition.
At Cream City Music, we're proud to offer this extraordinary 1959 Les Paul Standard BOTB 102; a guitar that doesn't just look the part, but lives and breathes it. If you're after that elusive, soulful tone and heirloom-quality build, this one delivers it all and then some.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top: Figured Maple LP AAA - HP Top (See Dustin/Sales)
- Binding: Cream (0.040")
- Finish: Gloss - Full Cherry A-Dye, 2 Coats (BOTB Page 102 & 103, See Color Tab)
- Neck Profile: R9, V1 Carmelita (0.860" / 0.975")
- Scale Length: 24 3/4" (628.65 mm)
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)
- Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo (Jescar FW45100)
- Nut Material: Nylon Reissue
- Inlays: Aged Cellulose Trapezoid
- Neck Pickup: Rhythm CustomBucker Aged AL3 Unpotted (Medium Cream Mounting Ring, True Historic Cover)
- Bridge Pickup: Bridge CustomBucker Aged AL3 Unpotted (XH Cream Mounting Ring, True Historic Cover)
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle
- Bridge: ABR-1 Historic Reissue (No Retaining Wire, Notched, Nickel)
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar (Flash Nickel)
- Tuning Machines: Kluson Deluxe SD90-SLN (Nickel Reissue)
- Pickguard: True Historic Cream
- Truss Rod Cover: True Historic Advanced
- Control Knobs: Gold Top Hat (True Historic)
- Dial Pointers: Nickel (Bleeders)
Sku: LPR59PSL22405
