Description
Meticulously crafted by Gibson's esteemed Murphy Lab division, this Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue is the pinnacle of period-correctness. Named after legendary luthier and Master Artisan for Gibson's Custom Shop, Tom Murphy, the Murphy Lab designs elite Gibson models that are historically accurate and realistically aged. Models that leave the Murphy Lab receive extreme attention to detail, ensuring that they all the character, vibe, feel, and tone of a true golden era Gibson guitar.
This Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue receives the full Murphy Lab treatment to guarantee that it's a fully accurate clone of the priceless original models. Laser-scanned dimensions, chemically-recreated plastics, and color-matched shades of sunburst give this guitar the amazing look and feel of a true '59 Les Paul. An Ultra Heavy Aged hardware and finish simulates years of play wear, giving this 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue its awesome vintage aesthetic. This guitar is fit with an authentic '59 Medium C-shape neck, historic Medium-Jumbo frets, and a 2-Piece Figured Maple top, all the hallmarks of an original '59 Les Paul. The feel of the neck on this Les Paul is unparalleled, as if it's had years of gigging and playtime behind it. Fit with a set of Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups, this guitar churns out the same sweet, classic Les Paul humbucking tones that forever changed the musical landscape decades ago. This Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue is truly a remarkable piece with its precise level of tonal integrity and historical authenticity. If you're seeking a premium recreation of the iconic '59 Les Paul Standard, look no further than Murphy Lab's latest achievement.
The photos posted are of the exact Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue that you'll receive. Please reach out with any questions you have about this stunning '59 Les Paul Reissue!
Specs
Body Shape: Les Paul
Top: 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
Weight Relief: None
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Profile: Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape
Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 22
Frets: Historic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.69" / 42.85mm
End of Board Width: 2.24" / 56.89mm
Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Headstock inlay: Gibson logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model silkscreen
Hardware Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1
Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
TrussRod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hats
Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
Switchwasher: Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Jack Plate Cover: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Control Covers: Black Royalite
Strap Buttons: Aluminum
Mounting Rings: M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
Case: Aged Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case
SKU: LPR59UHLBNH1
