Gibson
1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss, Factory Burst
ElectricLes PaulUS
No ratings yet$6,699
An electric guitar from Gibson, the 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss, Factory Burst uses a Les Paul body. Construction pairs a 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany body, Solid Mahogany neck and Rosewood fingerboard. Specifications include a 24.75" scale and 22 frets. It is fitted with Custombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3. Made in the United States and typically listed around $6699. It is commonly associated with Classic Rock, Hard Rock and Blues Rock.
Best for
Classic RockHard RockBlues RockRock
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews77
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
74
Build
87
Value
67
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Custombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity |
| Binding | Cream |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Les Paul |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Case | Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch |
| Control Knobs | Gold Top Hat |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500k Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Aged Celluloid Trapezoid |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen |
| Jack Plate Cover | Cream |
| Joint | Long Tenon |
| Model | LPR59PSL21894 |
| Mounting Rings | Authentic M69 |
| Neck pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | Historic Reissue Cream |
| Pickup Covers | Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Toggle |
| Profile | Authentic 1959 |
| Strap Buttons | 2 |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Cream |
| Switchwasher | Cream |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Top wood | 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit |
| Truss rod | 2-Way Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | Historic Reissue |
| Tuners | Kluson Single Line, Single Ring |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Street price | $6,699 |
