1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS – Hand-Picked Birdseye Maple Top – Lemon Burst
Experience legendary tone and vintage authenticity with this 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS, built to exacting Historic Collection specifications. Featuring a hand-picked medium birdseye maple top finished in Lemon Burst, this R9 captures the iconic look, feel, and sound of an original ’59 Burst. The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer with VOS (Vintage Original Spec) treatment delivers the broken-in aesthetic and resonance serious players demand, while the solid mahogany body and neck provide the warm, singing sustain that defines a true Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul.
At the heart of this 1959 Les Paul Reissue are Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups (unpotted) with vintage Bumblebee capacitors and authentic ’50s-style wiring. Expect articulate highs, woody mids, and rich harmonic bloom with exceptional dynamic response. The Chunky 1959 neck profile, Indian rosewood fingerboard with cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays, hide glue construction, and long neck tenon all stay true to original 1959 specs, delivering unmatched resonance and vintage-correct tone. A lightweight aluminum stop bar tailpiece, ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, and Kluson single-line tuners with aged nickel hardware complete the historic hardware package.
Crafted in Gibson’s Custom Shop and finished in classic Lemon Burst, this 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS is built for collectors, tone purists, and professional players seeking the ultimate Burst experience. From the 1-piece solid mahogany body to the holly head veneer and period-correct plastics, every detail reflects Gibson’s commitment to recreating the most coveted electric guitar in history, the 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
Key Features & Specifications:
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Model: 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue (R9) VOS
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Finish: Lemon Burst, gloss nitrocellulose lacquer with VOS aging
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Top: Hand-picked medium birdseye maple
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Body: 1-piece solid lightweight mahogany
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Neck: Solid mahogany with Chunky 1959 profile
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Fingerboard: Indian rosewood, hide glue fit
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Inlays: Cellulose nitrate trapezoids
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Scale Length: 24.75"
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Pickups: Custombucker Alnico 3 (neck & bridge), unpotted
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Wiring: 1950s-style hand-wired with Bumblebee capacitors
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Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
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Tailpiece: Lightweight aluminum stop bar
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Tuners: Kluson single-line, single-ring
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Hardware: Aged nickel (VOS)
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Case: Brown/pink Lifton-style hardshell case
Own a piece of guitar history with this Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS, built to deliver authentic vintage tone, timeless style, and investment-grade craftsmanship.
