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2024 Gibson Custom Shop Jeff Beck “YardBurst” 1959 Les Paul Standard – Dark Cherry Sunburst

Limited to just 130 guitars worldwide, the Jeff Beck “YardBurst” is an exceptionally rare Gibson Custom Shop recreation of the legendary 1959 Les Paul Standard Jeff Beck played during his time with the Yardbirds. Weight: 8lbs!

This example has been kept in excellent condition with no visual blemishes outside of the beautiful factory aging. The attention to detail is extraordinary, from the beautiful wood grain and Dark Cherry Sunburst finish to the Murphy Lab aging that faithfully recreates the look of Jeff Beck’s original guitar. The electronics work as expected and sound absolutely incredible. This is a truly special Les Paul that would make an outstanding addition to any serious collection.

The “YardBurst” captures the distinctive details of Beck’s iconic instrument, including the classic double-white Custombuckers and black single-ply pickguard. The one-piece lightweight mahogany body features a hand-selected top chosen to match the original, while the mahogany neck has a comfortable ’50s Rounded Medium C profile and an Indian rosewood fingerboard with aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays.

Unpotted Custombucker pickups with double classic white bobbins deliver rich, articulate vintage PAF tones through handwired electronics featuring CTS 500k audio taper potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors. A lightweight aluminum stopbar, ABR-1 bridge, and aged Kluson tuners complete the vintage-correct specifications.

The guitar includes its original factory-aged Lifton hardshell case, Certificate of Authenticity, and all original case candy commemorating Jeff Beck’s legacy.

Specifications

Body

• One-piece lightweight mahogany body
• Hand-selected top matched to the original
• Single-ply binding on top and fingerboard
• Dark Cherry Sunburst finish with Murphy Lab aging

Neck

• Mahogany neck
• ’50s Rounded Medium C profile
• Indian rosewood fingerboard
• 22 frets
• 42.85mm nut width
• 628.65mm scale length
• Nylon nut
• Aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays

Hardware

• ABR-1 bridge
• Lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece
• Kluson single-line, single-ring tuners
• Murphy Lab-aged nickel hardware
• Black single-ply pickguard

Electronics

• Neck pickup: Unpotted Custombucker with double classic white bobbins
• Bridge pickup: Unpotted Custombucker with double classic white bobbins
• Two Volume and two Tone controls
• CTS 500k audio taper potentiometers
• Paper-in-oil capacitors

With only 130 examples made worldwide, the Gibson Custom Shop Jeff Beck “YardBurst” is a remarkable tribute to one of rock’s most influential guitarists. Between the faithful vintage details, exceptional Murphy Lab treatment, and incredible tone, this is a special instrument for the player or collector who appreciates the finest Gibson Custom Shop craftsmanship.