Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
About this listing
Here for sale we have an Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard in Aged Dark Cherry Burst finish. Made in China in 2023, this guitar was made in collaboration with the Gibson custom shop as a recreation of the legendary '59 Les Paul. Naturally, a set-neck construction is featured, and comprises a Mahogany body with Carved Maple cap and 'AAA' Flame Maple veneer, Mahogany neck and 22 fret Laurel fingerboard. Nickel hardware is fitted including an Epiphone LockTone StopBar tailpiece, Epiphone LockTone ABR-1 bridge and Epiphone Deluxe tuning machines with Vintage Tulip keys. A pair of Gibson humbucking pickups are fitted, with a BurstBucker 2 in the neck and BurstBucker 3 in the bridge. These are wired to a 3-way toggle switch and independent volume & tone controls.The Mahogany neck plays very well, with the '50s Vintage profile filling the hand nicely, as would be expected from a '59 Les Paul. Whilst the profile is certainly substantial, it remains slim enough for articulate playing, and with the Satin finish to the rear feels plenty fast enough for lead lines and solos. Traditional appointments and specifications such as the 12" fingerboard radius go a long way to capturing the spirit and vibe of the highly sought after '59 Les Pauls, whilst the Medium Jumbo frets add a level of modern playability for enhanced vibrato and string bending techniques. The pair of Gibson BurstBucker pickups installed in this guitar deliver classic Les Paul tones, with plenty of warmth and character. The BurstBucker pickups were designed by Gibson to capture the nuance and magic of the original PAF pickups, and make use of unbalanced coils with no wax potting to provide a more open and airy tone than most modern pickups. The neck position is particularly warm and creamy, delivering beautiful solo and lead tones with plenty of power to push you to the front of the mix. The BB3 in the bridge is hotter, and drives the front end of an amp into a thick, saturated distortion with ease. The controls use CTS pots with traditional '50s wiring and Mallory capacitors, allowing for comprehensive control of your tone in an authentic and faithful package. Brand- EpiphoneModel- 1959 Les Paul StandardFinish- Aged Dark Cherry BurstYear- 2023Made In- ChinaBody- MahoganyTop- Carved Maple Cap w/ AAA Figured Maple VeneerNeck- MahoganyNeck Profile- '50s VintageFingerboard- LaurelFingerboard Radius- 12"Frets- 22 Medium JumboScale Length- 24.75"Nut Width- 1.69"Pickups- Gibson: Burstbucker 2 (Neck), Burstbucker 3 (Bridge)Controls- 3-Way Toggle Switch, Neck Volume, Neck Tone, Bridge Volume, Bridge ToneLuthier ReportOur ID: 1050826229303Weight: 9lbs Serial: 23061525322Aesthetic Condition:Headstock: Overall excellent condition. The top front edge on the treble side demonstrates some slight grazing which has very slightly discolored the finish. Similar but less significant discoloration is visible under direct light in the centre of the headstock, near the ‘L’ of Les. Neck: Overall excellent condition. A very light indentation which does not pierce the finish is present to the rear of the neck behind fret 2. This is very lightly felt in the playing position but does not impact the overall playability of the instrument. Body: Overall excellent condition. The pickguard shows very light scratching consistent with playwear. Any other markings to the body are difficult to discern. Condition of Frets:The frets demonstrate minimal signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any future fret work the new owner may wish to perform. Current Set Up:Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss Rod Tool (4mm Hex) not included.Hardware: Excellent condition. Structural: No structural concerns to note.Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mmPlease be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.Strings on Guitar - 10-46Electrics: Fully functional.Case & Accessories:Original Epiphone Hard Case.Excellent condition. Original Epiphone stickers and swing tags included, Truss rod tool not included. Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.
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