Description
The Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard VOS is a unique take on a legendary late-'50s model, making it great for musicians who love both old-school and contemporary guitars. While it sounds and plays like a golden-era Gibson, its striking Red Tiger Burst finish gives it the allure of a boutique modern instrument. For the player who wants to stand out on stage while still dishing out classic Gibson tones, this '59 Les Paul is the way to go.
Starting at the roots, the Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard VOS features a solid mahogany body capped with a AAA-figured maple top. The top is coated with a Red Tiger Burst finish, which pairs beautifully with the ebony-finished back. Aside from aesthetics, this Gibson plays like a genuine vintage guitar, thanks to its mahogany neck and smooth rosewood fingerboard. The neck's Carmelita profile is very similar to a '59 LP's, but is tailored for enhancing speed and playing comfort.
The 1959 Les Paul Standard VOS sports a pair of CustomBucker pickups that dish out dead-on '50s PAF tones. Made with Alnico 3 magnets, these humbuckers have a warm, sweet character with full lows, punchy mids, and crystal-clear trebles. For historical accuracy, they use 42 AWG wire, unbalanced coils, and are unpotted.
Gibson's Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard VOS is a one-of-a-kind guitar that's bound to turn heads. Whether you're a seasoned pro or an avid collector, this guitar offers the perfect blend of '50s charm and modern individuality.
Weight: 8 lbs 4.4 oz
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.93"
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 1.03"
Specs
Top Finish: Red Tiger Burst
Back Finish: Ebony
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: AAA Figured Maple
Top Binding: Cream
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: Carmelita
Scale Length: 24.75"
Frets: Jescar FW45100
Inlays: Celluloid Trapezoid
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Binding: Cream
Side Dots: Tortoiseshell
Nut: Nylon
Hardware Finish: Nickel VOS (Slight Aged)
Tuners: Kluson Deluxe Single Ring
Bridge: ABR-1 Historic Reissue
Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
Pickguard: Single-ply Black
Neck Pickup: CustomBucker Aged Alnico 3
Bridge Pickup: CustomBucker Aged Alnico 3
Knobs: Black Top Hat
Case: Hardshell
SKU: LPR59PSL21928
