Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Light Aged Dirty Lemon

The 1959 Les Paul™ Standard in Light Aged Dirty Lemon is a masterpiece that honors one of the most sought-after guitars in history. Gibson Custom Shop has meticulously recreated this iconic model, blending laser-scanned dimensions, period-accurate plastics, and a beautifully matched Dirty Lemon finish. This Reissue represents decades of innovation and dedication, delivering a faithful replica that feels as authentic as the original.

The Murphy Lab Light Aged treatment gives the guitar a vintage character, with subtle wear and lightly aged hardware that evoke decades of use. With its mahogany body, maple top, and precise craftsmanship, it delivers the rich, resonant tone that made the 1959 Les Paul legendary. Whether displayed as a collector's piece or used to make history of your own, this guitar offers a timeless connection to the Golden Era of Gibson.

Weight: 8.8 lbs

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

At Round Hill Music Co., we’re proud to represent the best in the business as an authorized dealer for Fender Custom Shop, Gibson Custom, Taylor, Martin, PRS and more. We also carry an inspiring lineup of boutique builders, including Suhr, Rock N Roll Relics, Frank Brothers, Novo, and more. Explore our carefully selected amps from Two Rock and Carr, plus an ever-evolving collection of boutique pedals from JAM Pedals, Electronic Audio Experiments, Dumbloid, and many others.

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 Heavy 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: Aged Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case
Weight: 8.8 lbs

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