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Gibson LE 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Heavy Aged, Faded Peach Burst
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LE 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Heavy Aged, Faded Peach Burst

ElectricLes PaulUS
No ratings yet$8,999

Hand-selected AAA figured maple and vintage-approved tone in a Limited Edition classic The 1959 Les Paul™ Standard has long been the benchmark for solidbody electric guitars, prized for its balance of elegance, power, and unmistakable musical character. This Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Heavy Aged, Faded Peach Burst, brings that legendary design into sharp focus with a level of detail and artistry that could only come from the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee. Crafted in a small-batch run as part of Gibson Custom’s Limited Edition Collection, it reflects decades of Made to Measure orders and the skill of the artisans who continue to shape the company’s most sought-after instruments. At the center of this reissue is a hand-selected AAA figured maple top chosen by the Made to Measure team for its exceptional character and beauty. Beneath it lies a lightweight, one-piece solid mahogany body with no weight relief, creating the resonance, sustain, and dynamic response that define the finest late 50s Les Paul Standards. The Heavy Aged nitrocellulose lacquer finish, executed artfully by the Murphy Lab, introduces a beautifully worn feel, with lacquer checking, softened edges, and the kind of played-in comfort associated with well-loved originals from the first Gibson Golden Age. The mahogany neck is carved to the celebrated Authentic 1959 profile and joined to the body with a long neck tenon, enhancing sustain and overall solidity. The rosewood fretboard features reissue medium jumbo frets, single-ply binding, cellulose trapezoid inlays, and a 12-inch radius for a familiar and expressive playing experience. A period-correct nylon nut completes the setup. Electronics remain true to its vintage inspiration. A pair of Custombucker Alnico 4 pickups with Double Classic White bobbins and aged nickel covers provides the harmonic complexity, sweetness, and dynamic bloom associated with original late 50s Patent Applied For humbuckers. Paired with two volume and two tone controls and a three-way toggle switch, the result is a tonal palette ranging from crystalline cleans to muscular overdrive, all with unmistakable vintage character. The hardware set is anchored by an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge and a Stop Bar tailpiece, both finished in aged nickel to match the guitar’s Heavy Aged aesthetic. Kluson® Deluxe tuners, cream plastics, and gold Top Hat control knobs round out a period-accurate presentation, while the included Lifton™ reissue hardshell case and Certificate of Authenticity reinforce its status as a true Gibson Custom instrument. From the hand-chosen maple top to its nuanced aging and historically faithful build, this Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue stands as a compelling example of Gibson Custom’s enduring craftsmanship and its commitment to honoring the most revered electric guitar ever made.

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Score

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75
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
68
Build
87
Value
65

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Specifications

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Specifications for LE 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Heavy Aged, Faded Peach Burst
BrandGibson
TypeElectric
CountryUS
Body woodMahogany
Neck woodMahogany
FretboardRosewood
Strings6
Frets22
Scale length24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 4 / Custombucker Alnico 4
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
Body FinishHeavy Aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Body shapeLes Paul
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 4
CaseCustom Shop Hardshell
Control KnobsGold Top Hats
Controls2 volume, 2 tone
FinishNickel
Fretboard inlayTrapezoid
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count22
JointLong neck tenon
ModelLPR5926LE23262
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 4
NutNylon
Output Jack1/4"
Pickup CoversDouble Black
Pickup Selector3-way toggle
Plastic PartsCream
ProfileAuthentic 1959
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
TailpieceStop Bar
Top woodFigured maple
TunersKluson Deluxe
Weight ReliefNone
Street price$8,999

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