Description
For players and collectors who revere the golden era of Gibson craftsmanship, this 1959 Les Paul Heavy Aged from the Custom Shop is as close as it gets to holding a page out of history. Inspired by the legendary Beauty of the Burst book, this guitar directly references the model pictured on page 116-a drool-worthy example of Les Paul perfection. Whether you're a die-hard vintage Les Paul aficionado or a tone chaser looking for the one, this BOTB edition is steeped in lore, vibe, and unmistakable mojo.
Crafted with a handpicked AAA figured maple top over a solid mahogany body, this Les Paul looks like it just stepped out of a time machine. The V1 "Carmelita" neck carve-a comfortable .860" to .975" taper-offers a slightly slimmer, more refined take on the classic R9 profile, making it a dream for both vintage purists and modern players. The CustomBuckers, with aged AL3 magnets and no wax potting, deliver that raw, articulate bite and bloom you'd expect from a late-'50s Burst; from snarling blues and classic rock to syrupy jazz leads, the dynamic range is stunning. Plus you get a very unique look with the uncovered double white bridge pickup- a contrast rarely seen with these reissues.
Playability is equally dialed in. The rosewood fretboard is bound in cream, aged to perfection, and loaded with Jescar FW45100 medium-jumbos for a responsive, effortless feel. Tuning is locked in thanks to nickel Grover kidney-button tuners, and the ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminum tailpiece add to both tone and tuning stability. Every detail has been painstakingly aged-from the nickel hardware to the celluloid trapezoid inlays-giving this guitar the character of a well-loved original without the fragility.
Visually, it's a showstopper. The heavy aging is tastefully done, capturing decades of playwear with none of the guesswork. The finish and figure are perfectly matched to the iconic Burst it's modeled after, turning this into more than a guitar; it's a tribute to an icon.
This is the kind of Les Paul that stops you in your tracks-the look, the tone, the feel; it's all there. At Cream City Music, we're blown away by how true-to-form this BOTB #116 reissue really is. It's not just an instrument; it's a piece of living history, waiting to be played.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top: AAA Figured Maple (Handpicked)
- Binding: Cream (Top and Fingerboard)
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: R9, V1 Carmelita (0.860" / 0.975")
- Nut Width: 1.69" (43.053mm)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
- Frets: 22, Jescar FW45100 Reissue Medium-Jumbo
- Nut: Nylon Reissue
- Inlays: Aged Celluloid Trapezoid
- Bridge: ABR-1 Historic Reissue Nickel (No Retainer Wire, Notched Saddles)
- Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar, Nickel (Aged)
- Tuners: Grover Kidney Button Tuners, Nickel
- Hardware Plating: Nickel (Heavy Aged)
- Neck Pickup: CustomBucker Aged AL3 Unpotted (Aged Nickel Cover)
- Bridge Pickup: CustomBucker Aged AL3 Unpotted (Uncovered, Double Aged White Bobbins)
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
- Case: Hardshell
Sku: LPR59PSL22404
