Platinum Gibson Custom Made to Measure Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS w/Double Classic White Pickups & Hand Select Top Heavy Aged Electric Guitar Southern Fade Guitar Center

Description

The Gibson Custom Shop’s 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue is a near-perfect replica of the iconic original, offering the pinnacle of Gibson’s decades-long dedication to authenticity and craftsmanship. Every detail of this guitar, from the meticulously recreated plastics to the precisely color-matched sunburst finish, has been crafted with extraordinary accuracy. This guitar captures the essence of the 1959 Les Paul Standard, making it a must-have for serious collectors and musicians alike.
Vintage-Inspired Electronics for Authentic Tone
Equipped with custom-wound Custombucker Alnico III pickups, the 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue delivers the rich, warm tones that defined a generation of rock and blues. These unpotted pickups are designed to capture the nuances of your playing, offering a dynamic, responsive sound with plenty of clarity and sustain. The guitar’s electronics also feature CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors, ensuring smooth, consistent performance.
Premium Woods for Superior Resonance
The body of the 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue is crafted from lightweight mahogany, with a two-piece figured maple top that adds brightness and sustain to the overall tone. The neck is made from solid mahogany, featuring an authentic ’59 Medium C-shape profile that offers a comfortable, vintage feel. The Indian rosewood fingerboard, secured with hide glue, provides a warm, rich tone and smooth playability, making this guitar a joy to play.
Faithful Hardware for Vintage Vibe and Performance
This reissue is equipped with an ABR-1 bridge and a lightweight aluminum stop bar tailpiece, providing excellent tuning stability and sustain. The Kluson single-line, single-ring tuners offer reliable performance and a classic look, while the gold butyrate top hat knobs complete the vintage aesthetic. Every aspect of this guitar has been meticulously crafted to replicate the look and feel of the original 1959 Les Paul Standard, ensuring an authentic playing experience.