Gibson '59 Les Paul Standard R9 Reissue Custom Shop M2M Murphy Lab Heavy Aged Purple Tiger New Unplayed Auth Dlr 8lb7oz #445

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GIBSON 1959 LES PAUL STANDARD REISSUE M2M (Made to Measure)

CUSTOM SHOP MURPHY LAB HEAVY AGED AGED

**HAND SELECTED FLAME TOP, AND HAND SELECTED WEIGHT UNDER 9 POUNDS**

PURPLE TIGER W/ AGED GOLD HARDWARE
PRODUCT# LPR59PSL22962
SERIAL# 96445
WEIGHT: 8 POUNDS 7 OUNCES

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Vintage ’59 Specs Meet Gibson's Striking Purple Tiger Stain

Part of Gibson’s prestigious Greatest Hits Collection, this Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue defies vintage “Burst” specs with a vibrant Purple Tiger stain. Set atop a AAA flame maple top and a classic mahogany body, it's a finish that's sure to steal the spotlight on any stage, winning the approval of the staunchest vintage Gibson die-hards. On the opposite end, you get a comfortable mahogany neck carved into a historic 1959 Medium C Carmelita profile — a shape that replicates the feel of a real-deal 1959 Les Paul that left the Kalamazoo factory in the 1950s with a slightly thinner feel than the rest. A sleek rosewood fingerboard then caps the neck, featuring an alluring arrangement of aged cellulose trapezoid inlays, single-ply binding, and tortoiseshell dot markers. Plug in, and a duo of Custombucker humbuckers unleashes a warm, defined, and dynamic tone straight out of the late 1950s, replicating the character of Gibson’s legendary PAF pickups with surgical precision. Finally, a Heavy Aged nitro lacquer finish from the Murphy Lab seals the deal with the feel of a well-loved vintage treasure. Produced in precious few numbers, this Greatest Hits Collection creation will be gone before you know it!

Custombucker pickups deliver pure vintage PAF tone

Gibson’s Custombucker pickups masterfully replicate the mighty “Patent Applied For” pickups that the brand first introduced in the 1950s — pickups that forever changed the 6-string world with their rich, dynamic, and hum-canceling tone. Crafted with era-authentic components, these pickups breathe an authentic vintage voice into this 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue. From screaming, dirt-laden lead runs to smoky, overdriven licks to pure, clean warmth, Custombucker pickups capture Gibson’s greatest golden-age tones to a T.

The call of the "Carmelita" neck

Of all the guitars in Gibson's storied history, the short run of sunburst-clad Les Pauls produced in the late 1950s and early 1960s are by far the most sought-after. These guitars have achieved a nearly mythological status, with only approximately 1,700 models made during the original production run. Given the handcrafted nature of these instruments, there are often minor discrepancies between historic examples — especially when it comes to the neck profile. To ensure the utmost authenticity, this Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue sports a mahogany neck that’s precisely carved to match one of the most famous 1959 “Bursts” of all time, “Carmelita.” This guitar’s neck clocked in slightly thinner than the fat ’50s profiles you’ll find on most 1950s-style “Bursts,” making it a superb choice for vintage Gibson devotees after a speedier (and still 100% vintage-correct) feel in their palm.

Artfully aged in Gibson Custom Shop's Murphy Lab

Under the leadership of Master Artisan Tom Murphy, Gibson Custom Shop's Murphy Lab performs one specific function: to craft artfully aged instruments using the most cutting-edge tools available. These guitars are targeted to one of four distinct levels of age and wear, ranging from Ultra Light to Ultra Heavy. This 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue features the road-proven wear of the program’s Heavy Aged package. Beyond that, this Les Paul's extra-rolled fingerboard binding mimics the broken-in look and feel of a Golden-era Gibson. If you clamor for the authenticity and distinct character of a well-worn vintage-style instrument, there's a Murphy Lab-aged guitar that will feel like it was tailor-made just for you.

Hair-raising vintage-style hardware

One of Gibson’s many accomplishments during the 1950s was the development of the ABR-1 — the famous Tune-o-matic bridge — which allows for precise intonation of each string. The patent for this design was granted to Gibson president Ted McCarty, a fact that has never been in dispute. However, it wasn’t until more recently that McCarty’s many innovations have been fully recognized. Since then, millions of guitars have been built with variations on this theme. This Les Paul Custom includes an ABR-1 bridge, further enhanced by a stopbar tailpiece and Kluson Deluxe tuning machines.

Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Features:

• A custom Les Paul from Gibson’s Greatest Hits Collection, featuring a combination of specs unavailable on off-the-shelf models
• Hand selected Top, and Weight under 9 pounds
• Murphy Lab-aged nitro lacquer finish captures the feel of a well-loved vintage Les Paul
• Lively mahogany body capped with a hand-selected slab of AAA flame maple
• Mahogany neck in a comfortable 1959 Medium C “Carmelita” profile, based on an authentic vintage 1959 Les Paul
• 12-in.-radius rosewood fingerboard, studded with aged cellulose trapezoid inlays, tortoiseshell side dots, and single-ply binding
• Dual Custombucker pickups precisely replicate the clarity, warmth, and dynamic response of Gibson’s legendary PAF humbuckers
• Period-correct hardware includes a ’59 ABR-1 Historic Reissue bridge and an aluminum stopbar tailpiece
• Kluson Deluxe SD90 tuning machines keep your strings stable with eye-catching vintage style
• Built in the time-tested Gibson tradition with a long-tenon neck joint