Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Light Aged Cherry Tea Burst (Pre-Owned Mint)

Condition: Pre-Owned Mint (little to no play wear). Comes with original case and case candy.

The 1959 Les Paul™ Standard in Light Aged Cherry Tea Burst captures the essence of a legendary guitar, painstakingly recreated by the Gibson Custom Shop. Revered as the "Holy Grail," this reissue embodies the timeless design, tone, and aesthetic of the original 1959 models. Every detail, from the laser-scanned dimensions to the chemically recreated plastics and color-matched sunburst finish, has been executed with unparalleled precision.

Enhanced by the Murphy Lab Light Aged finish, this guitar exudes the charm of decades of natural play wear, paired with lightly aged hardware for an authentic vintage vibe. Beneath its breathtaking Cherry Tea Burst top lies the classic mahogany body and maple top construction, delivering the warm, resonant tone that defines the Les Paul Standard. Whether you're a collector or a player seeking the ultimate vintage-inspired experience, this reissue is a masterpiece that lives up to its legendary reputation.

Weight: 8.4 lbs

SPECS

Body Style: Les Paul
Body Shape: Les Paul
Top: 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Weight Relief: None
Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Historic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
End Of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Bridge: ABR-1
Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hats
Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
Switch washer: Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Jack Plate Cover: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Control Covers: Black Royalite
Strap Buttons: Aluminum
Mounting Rings: M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case
Weight: 8.4 lbs

This guitar comes with a free setup prior to shipment by our experienced in-house technician here at Round Hill Music Co.

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