Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS – Birdseye Maple – Factory Burst
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The Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS in Factory Burst is a stunning recreation of one of the most legendary electric guitars ever made. This R9 features a hand-picked heavy birdseye maple top paired with a solid lightweight mahogany body for the unmistakable tone and sustain that define a true 1959 Les Paul Standard. Finished in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer with VOS aging, this reissue captures the vintage look, feel, and resonance of an original Burst while delivering modern Custom Shop precision.
Under the hood, this 1959 Les Paul Reissue is loaded with Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups (unpotted) for authentic PAF-style tone. Expect airy highs, complex mids, tight low end, and incredible dynamic sensitivity that responds to every nuance of your playing. The ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, lightweight aluminum stop bar tailpiece, and aged nickel hardware provide classic sustain and tuning stability, while 1950s-style hand-wired electronics with period-correct components ensure pure, vintage signal clarity.
Built with a solid mahogany neck in the sought-after 1959 chunky profile and topped with a rosewood fingerboard featuring aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays, this Gibson R9 delivers an ultra-comfortable, broken-in feel. From the Kluson single-line tuners and cream True Historic plastics to the long neck tenon construction and hide glue fit, every detail stays true to original 1959 specs. This Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS is the ultimate choice for collectors, tone purists, and players searching for authentic vintage Les Paul tone.
Key Features & Specifications:
- Model: 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue (R9) VOS
- Finish: Factory Burst, nitrocellulose lacquer
- Top: Hand-picked heavy birdseye maple
- Body: Solid lightweight mahogany
- Neck: Solid mahogany, 1959 chunky profile
- Fingerboard: Rosewood with aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Pickups: Custombucker Alnico 3 (neck & bridge), unpotted
- Wiring: 1950s-style hand-wired electronics
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Lightweight aluminum stop bar
- Tuners: Kluson single-line, single-ring
- Hardware: Aged nickel (VOS)
- Plastics: True Historic cream components
- Case: Hardshell case included
Own an authentic Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS and experience the legendary tone, craftsmanship, and investment-grade quality that made the original 1959 Burst the most coveted electric guitar in history.
Condition:
Brand new and unplayed. Inspected and approved by our in-house technician, guitar will come with full set up prior to shipping it out. Includes all original case candy, Certificate of Authenticity, and Gibson hard case. Please note: new nitrocellulose finishes may display micro surface imperfections inherent to their natural characteristics.
