Pre Owned Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS - Iced Tea Burst With OHSC
The Holy Grail - Back Again
We usually don't like to see guitars coming back to us (we want everyone to enjoy what they get here, for eternity) but sometimes life takes a turn and the bus comes back around the block - and with some guitars, that makes us really happy, as we were sad to see them go. This is one of them.
The Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard is an exceedingly accurate replica of the original model. Years of meticulous research and development by the Custom Shop's team have resulted in the reproduction of every element of the iconic guitar, including precise laser-scanned dimensions, chemically-recreated plastics, and color-matched sunburst shades. This unparalleled level of detail makes it the ultimate choice for fans seeking authenticity and accuracy. It's the epitome of cool, and a true representation of the original model.
This one in particular has a VOS finish in the classic color of Iced Tea Burst, with a stunning flame maple top. It's lightweight for a Les Paul, at just 8.3 lbs, and super resonant. Even unplugged, it sings. Once plugged in, the unpotted Custombuckers sound amazing, providing the exact tone you'd want from a '59 Les Paul. There's no way to describe in just words, but those that know, well, they know.
The guitar came to us from one of our favorite regular customer, who keeps all of his gear in pristine shapen - this one is no exception. It's in excellent condition, and comes with the original case and paperwork. It's been setup to play perfectly by the techs in our shop. In fact, the tech that set it up almost bought it for himself! But, in the end, here it is, available for you. We don't think it will last long.
Serial # 9 31509
Specs
Body
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 VOS (Vintage Patina)
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
Hardware
Finish: Nickel
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
8.5lbs: Electronics
Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
Controls: 2 Volume/2 Tone CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: Switchcraft
Miscellaneous
Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity