Epiphone 'Inspired By Gibson' 1960 Les Paul Standard (Washed Cherry Sunburst) Inc Hard Case

The legendary 1959 Gibson Les Paul™ Standard has captivated guitarists for decades, with its distinctive tone gracing the hands of icons like Peter Green, Kirk Hammett, and Joe Bonamassa. This coveted vintage instrument stands apart from its 1960 successor primarily through its beefier 1959 Rounded Medium C neck profile, which many players favour over the thinner SlimTaper™ profile that followed. Now, Epiphone brings this classic within reach through their meticulously crafted 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, developed in partnership with Gibson Custom to capture the essence of those rare original models.

Every detail has been carefully considered to honour the original’s legacy. The guitar features a one–piece mahogany neck with long neck tenon construction for enhanced stability and sustain, paired with an authentic 1959 Rounded Medium C profile and bound rosewood fretboard. Classic appointments include mother–of–pearl trapezoid inlays, an aged mother–of–pearl Epiphone headstock logo, and “Les Paul Model” silkscreened in gold on the Gibson–style “open book” headstock. Even the side dot position markers match the size and placement of vintage 1959 models.

The genuine mahogany body showcases a carved maple cap topped with stunning AAA flamed maple veneer, while the electronics package includes two USA Gibson Custombucker humbucking pickups with Alnico 3 magnets. These are hand–wired to CTS™ potentiometers, Bumblebee paper–in–oil capacitors, and a Switchcraft™ pickup selector toggle switch and output jack. The Vintage Gloss finish provides authentic vintage appeal without excessive aging, complemented by nickel hardware and Epiphone Deluxe “Single Ring” Keystone button tuners. A brown hardshell case with Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics and pink plush lining completes this exceptional package for players seeking classic 1959 Les Paul character without the astronomical vintage price tag.