Description
This Gibson Custom Shop '59 Les Paul Standard Reissue is more than a meticulous re-creation; it's a love letter to one of the most revered guitars in history. Built through the Made 2 Measure program and cloaked in a striking Butterscotch VOS finish, this guitar calls out to collectors, serious players, and vintage purists alike. Whether you're chasing the tones of Page, Bloomfield, or your own golden-era sound, this Les Paul serves as both a time machine and a muse.
Every element of this build is steeped in authenticity. The body features ultra-light mahogany paired with a handpicked AAA figured maple top that elevates both tone and visual character. A Carmelita-profile mahogany neck (V1 version) offers a slightly slimmer carve than the traditional R9, delivering vintage feel with a touch of added comfort. CustomBucker pickups-unspotted and double aged-serve up searing midrange, singing sustain, and those iconic bloom-laden cleans; ideal for classic rock, blues, and expressive studio work.
Playability is where this Reissue truly shines. Jescar medium-jumbo frets line a rosewood board with aged trapezoid inlays, offering a modern smoothness without sacrificing the vintage experience. The 24.75" scale, combined with a 1.69" nut and solid tuning stability from Kluson Deluxe tuners, ensures it stays dialed in whether you're bending bluesy licks or ripping through lead runs. The ABR-1 bridge with notched saddles and lightweight aluminum stop bar completes the old-school spec with functional precision.
Visually, this Butterscotch finish adds a subtle departure from more common bursts; it feels unique, warm, and drenched in mojo. Cream binding and nickel VOS hardware give it the look of a well-loved, stage-seasoned instrument without the wear-and-tear. It's a guitar that feels like a story waiting to unfold.
This 1959 Reissue is a standout in the Custom Shop catalog, and it's the kind of piece we get genuinely excited about at Cream City Music. It's not just a faithful recreation; it's an inspiring tool that channels the soul of a true original. Whether it ends up in your studio, on the road, or displayed with pride, this Les Paul is something special.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Mahogany (Ultra Light, Super Light Back)
- Top: Figured Maple (Handpicked AAA Figured Maple)
- 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 Medium-Jumbo Reissue
- Nut: Nylon Reissue
- Inlays: Aged Celluloid Trapezoid
- Bridge: ABR-1 Historic Reissue (No Retainer Wire, Notched Saddles)
- Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar, Nickel
- Tuners: Kluson Deluxe SD90-SLN, Nickel Reissue
- Hardware Plating: Nickel (VOS / Light Aged)
- Neck Pickup: CustomBucker Double Aged White AL3 Unpotted
- Bridge Pickup: CustomBucker Double Aged White AL3 Unpotted
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
- Case: Hardshell
Sku: LPR59M2M0001600
