Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Brazilian Rosewood Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged - Aged Dark Cherry Burst  

There are electric guitars, and then there is the 1959 Les Paul Standard—the undisputed "Holy Grail" of solid bodies. This specific Made to Measure reissue is a breathtaking tribute to the instruments that defined the sound of rock and roll in the hands of legends like Jimmy Page, Billy Gibbons, and Eric Clapton. But this isn't just a standard reissue; it features the highly coveted Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard. Known for its distinct, slick feel and tight, articulate attack, Brazilian Rosewood is the historically accurate choice that truly completes the vintage experience. Paired with a handpicked AAA figured maple top and a lightweight one-piece mahogany back, this guitar resonates with an acoustic loudness that you can feel against your chest before you even plug it in.

The magic continues with the electronics and finish. The Gibson Custom Shop has outfitted this beauty with unpotted CustomBucker Alnico III pickups. Because they are unpotted, they offer that slightly microphonic, airy, and three-dimensional quality that original PAFs are famous for—responsive to your volume knob and pick attack in a way modern pickups simply aren't. Everything is wrapped in a stunning Aged Dark Cherry Burst finish treated by the Murphy Lab. The Ultra Light Aging provides the soft, broken-in feel of a guitar that has spent decades in its case, with just the right amount of checking to make it feel like an old friend from the moment you pick it up.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?  

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.  

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup. Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!

Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard: Features the rare, historically correct wood prized for its superior tactile feel, visual beauty, and sonic articulation.

Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aging: Simulates decades of careful storage, resulting in unique lacquer checking and a comfortable, vintage-softened hand feel without heavy wear.

Unpotted CustomBucker Pickups: Replicates the true voice of original 1950s PAFs with Alnico III magnets and unpotted coils for an open, airy, and dynamic tone.

Handpicked AAA Top: The 2-piece figured maple top was specifically selected for its beauty and grain, finished in a custom-matched Aged Dark Cherry Burst.

"Carmelita" Neck Profile: Sports the Authentic Medium '59 "Carmelita" profile, offering a perfect balance that isn't too chunky but fills the hand comfortably.

Body Wood: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany

Top Wood: 2-Piece AAA Figured Maple (Handpicked)

Neck Wood: 1-Piece Mahogany

Left/Right Handed: Right Handed

Fretboard Wood: 1-Piece Brazilian Rosewood

Scale Length: 24 3/4"

Fretboard Radius: 12"

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoids

Neck Profile: 1959 V1 Authentic Medium "Carmelita"

Finish: Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer - Aged Dark Cherry Burst

Hardware: Nickel, Light Aged

Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring

Neck Pickup: CustomBucker Alnico III (Unpotted)

Bridge Pickup: CustomBucker Alnico III (Unpotted)

Electronics: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Luxe Bumblebee Capacitors

Bridge: ABR-1 Reissue (No Wire) with Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar

Manufacturer Part Number: LPR59PSL23199B

Depth at 1st Fret: .894"

Depth at 12th Fret: .987"