Description
The Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS M2M in Deep Cherry Burst is another homage to one of the most iconic guitars in history, but it isn't just a tribute. Designed for serious players, collectors, and tone chasers alike, this one-off Make to Measure (M2M) build offers the magic of a golden-era Les Paul with the kind of detail that only comes from Custom Shop precision. Whether you're chasing vintage-correct tones or looking for the ultimate studio weapon, this reissue delivers both history and heart in one unforgettable package.
Built with ultra-light mahogany and a handpicked AAA figured maple top, this '59 Reissue captures the spirit of a true original; it's lively, resonant, and acoustically rich before you even plug it in. The VOS (Vintage Original Spec) finish lends it a gently worn-in feel, while every piece of hardware, from the lightweight aluminum stop bar to the no-wire ABR-1 bridge, stays faithful to late-'50s appointments. The unpotted CustomBucker pickups are the stars here-double-aged white coils with Alnico 3 magnets for that raw, open bloom Les Paul fans crave. From warm neck tones perfect for blues and jazz to snarling bridge bite that screams classic rock, this guitar has the range and authority to handle just about any gig.
The V1 Carmelita neck carve offers a distinct twist on the classic R9 profile; it's full without being overbearing, with measurements of .860" to .975" that deliver just the right amount of grip and comfort. Paired with medium-jumbo Jescar frets, a rosewood board, and a 12" radius, it's built to play effortlessly, with solid tuning stability and consistent intonation thanks to the Kluson Deluxe tuners and nylon nut. Everything feels exactly as it should, down to the light aging on the nickel hardware that adds a touch of soulful character without going over the top.
Visually, this guitar is absolutely stunning. The Deep Cherry Burst finish brings out every nuance in the maple top's hand-selected figure, while aged trapezoid inlays and cream binding add that unmistakable '59 Les Paul elegance. It's a guitar that commands attention onstage but feels right at home under a studio spotlight.
This 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS M2M is the kind of guitar we love to get our hands on at Cream City Music; it's authentic, resonant, and dripping with mojo. If you're after a top-tier Les Paul that blends Custom Shop craftsmanship with vintage soul, this one's calling your name.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Mahogany (Ultra Super Light)
- Top: Figured Maple AAA (Handpicked by Dealer)
- 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 (Exposed Coils)
- Bridge Pickup: CustomBucker Double Aged White AL3 Unpotted (Exposed Coils)
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
- Case: Hardshell
Sku: LPR59M2M0001596
