Description:
No guitar is more emblematic of the Gibson brand than the 1959 Les Paul Standard. When it was introduced, it was not a successful model, with fewer than 650 units sold. However, over the years, it was chosen as an instrument by guitarists of the caliber of Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Duane Allman, Billy Gibbons, Joe Perry, and Slash, and it became a legend.
The current production by Gibson Custom represents the most accurate replica ever made of the original. The body is crafted from select solid mahogany, while the top is made of flamed maple.
The carving of the top, the dimensions of the body, the plastic parts—every element has been faithfully reproduced.
It is redundant to go into details; this is the highest level that the Gibson Custom Shop has ever achieved.
In particular, this specimen was created through the Made 2 Measure program of the Gibson Custom Shop and is a one-of-a-kind production, characterized by an exceptional finish and a hand-selected maple top sourced from the Gibson Custom facilities in Nashville, TN, USA.
Technical specifications:
| Body Material | Mahogany, single piece, selected for weight |
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Top Material | Flamed Maple, joint with animal glue |
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Neck Material | Mahogany |
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Neck Profile | Authentic '59 Medium "C" |
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Fingerboard Material | Indian Rosewood |
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Frets | 22 |
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Nut Material | Nylon |
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Nut Width | 1.687" (42.85 mm) |
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Scale Length | 24.75" (628.65 mm) |
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Fingerboard Inlays | Antiqued Celluloid Trapezoid |
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Neck Pickup | Custombucker Alnico III Unpotted |
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Bridge Pickup | Custombucker Alnico III Unpotted |
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Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way Selector |
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Electronics | CTS 500K Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
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Bridge | ABR-1 No-Wire |
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Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
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Tuners | Kluson Single Line, Single Ring, Nickel |
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Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity, Gibson Brown Lifton 5-Latch Case |
Additional info:
| Country of origin: | United States |
| Condition: | New |
| Warranty: | 3 years |
Free Setup
This instrument is inspected and setup free of charge by our luthier before shipping.
Official Dealer Gibson Custom
Gino Guitars is proudly an official dealer for Gibson Custom.
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