From Gibson:
No specific Gibson model carries more intrigue and gravitas than the 1959 Les Paul Standard. While it became the most iconic guitar in history, it wasn’t a successful model when it was released (under 650 were made). But before long it was adopted by some of the world’s greatest guitarists — Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Duane Allman, Mike Bloomfield, Billy Gibbons, Joe Perry and Slash to name a few.
The instrument was simply enchanting, from its beautiful figured maple top to its extreme sonic versatility. “It has a deep, powerful sound and you can use it to imitate just about anything – violin, sax, cello, even a sitar,” says Jeff Beck.
All these reasons and more made the 1959 Les Paul Standard the most coveted and legendary guitar on the planet, shaping sounds across music genres and generations of players. Gibson Custom Shop’s 60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard is not just a tribute to those priceless original models — it’s a clone of them. From laser-scanned dimensions to chemically-recreated plastics to color-matched shades of sunburst, every element has been rendered in unbelievable detail. It represents the culmination of decades of work by Custom Shop’s expert team — a tireless quest to bring accuracy and authenticity to the hands of fans. It’s the definition of cool, and it’s the best representation of the 1959 Les Paul Standard since the Gibson Custom Shop began making Historic Reissues over twenty-five years ago.
Model Number: LPR59PSL13926
Serial Number: CME90086
Finish Package: VOS
Construction: All Hide-Glue Construction
Weight: 8lbs 10.1oz
Neck Material: Mahogany (CME Hand-Selected)
Peghead: 2019 Gibson Reissue Les Paul
Head Veneer: Holly 2019
Dimensions: Carmelita Fine Carved
Fingerboard: 1-Piece Rosewood (CME Hand-Selected)
Scale: 24-3/4
Fingerboard Binding: .04 Cream
Nut: Nylon
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Trapezoids
Fretwire: Reissue
Top Material: Figured Maple Top (CME Hand-Selected)
Top Finish: Amber
Top Carve: 59 Les Paul
Top Binding: .09 Cream
Back Material: Mahogany 1-Piece, Light (CME Hand-Selected)
Back, Neck, Rims Finish: True Historic Red Aniline Dye
Routing: ’59 Les Paul, Carmelita Tilted
Body Dimension: ’59 Les Paul Historic
Hardware Material: Nickel Aged
Machine Heads: Kluson Reissue
Bridge: ABR-1 Non Wire
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum w/Long Stud, Anchor
Jackplate: True Historic Reissue
End Pin: Aluminum
Truss Cover: True Historic
Pickguard: True Historic
Knobs: True Historic Top Hats Gold
Switch Tip: True Historic Amber
Switch Washer: True Historic Cream
Backplates: 2019 Reissue and Custom Shop Medallion
Neck Pickup: Custom “S” Bucker
Bridge Pickup: Custom “S” Bucker
Pickup Covers: Nickel Plated
Mounting Rings: True Historic Cream
Electronics: 2019 PIO Caps and Vintage Taper Pots
Case: Hardshell Case Historic Brown
Accessories: 60th Anniversary Certificate of Authenticity