The Gibson Custom Shop has achieved what many thought impossible — creating a perfect clone of the legendary 1959 Les Paul Standard that captures every nuance of the original priceless models. This isn’t simply another tribute guitar; it’s the result of meticulous engineering using laser–scanned dimensions, chemically–recreated plastics, and precisely colour–matched sunburst finishes that render every element in unbelievable detail.
Representing the culmination of decades of dedicated work by the Custom Shop’s expert team, this reissue stands as the finest representation of the 1959 Les Paul Standard since Historic Reissues began over twenty–five years ago. The tireless quest for accuracy and authenticity has produced an instrument that truly defines cool while bringing this iconic guitar within reach of passionate fans and collectors alike.
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- Top: 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit
- Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina)
- Neck: Solid Mahogany w/ Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape Profile
- Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit w/ 12" Radius
- Frets: 22, Historic Medium-Jumbo
- Nut: Nylon, 1.69" / 42.85mm
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
- Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminium Stop Bar
- Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
- Pickups: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
- Controls: 2 Volume/2 Tone CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors



