Gibson Custom has achieved the impossible — creating a perfect clone of the legendary 1959 Les Paul Standard that captures every nuance of the original masterpiece. This isn’t simply another tribute guitar; it’s a meticulous recreation built using laser‐scanned dimensions, chemically‐recreated plastics, and colour‐matched sunburst finishes that mirror the priceless vintage models.
The result represents decades of dedicated work by Gibson Custom’s expert craftsmen, who have pursued an uncompromising quest for accuracy and authenticity. Every element has been rendered in extraordinary detail, making this the finest representation of the 1959 Les Paul Standard that Gibson Custom has produced since launching their Historic Reissue series over twenty‐five years ago.
For guitarists and collectors alike, this reissue embodies the definition of cool while putting legendary tone and feel within reach. It stands as the culmination of Gibson Custom’s tireless commitment to bringing authentic vintage character to modern players.
- 1‑Piece Lightweight Mahogany body w/ 2‑Piece Figured Maple top & Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) finish
- Solid Mahogany neck w/ 50s Rounded Medium C profile, 24.75" scale
- Indian Rosewood fretboard w/ 12" radius & Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid inlays
- 22 Historic Medium‑Jumbo frets
- 42.85 mm Nylon nut
- Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
- Nickel ABR‑1 bridge w/ Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece
- Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) neck & bridge pickups w/ Authentic Profile Nickel Silver pickup covers
- 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper‑in‑Oil Capacitors
- Includes Brown/Pink Reissue 5‑Latch & Certificate of Authenticity



