Gibson Custom Shop True Historic 1959 Les Paul Reissue - Vintage Dark Burst (2017, Excellent Condition)

For sale is a beautiful 2017 Gibson Custom Shop True Historic 1959 Les Paul Reissue in Vintage Dark Burst. This is a premium example from Gibson’s obsessive Historic program — built with the same level of detail and accuracy that made the True Historic line legendary among collectors and tone chasers.

True Historic Excellence

Gibson Custom Shop meticulously studied original late-1950s instruments for materials, carving techniques, and specifications. The True Historic series represents one of the closest modern recreations of a vintage '59 Burst. Even in 2017, these models retained the signature high-end features that set them apart, including labor-intensive handwork that kept production extremely limited.

Key Authentic Details:

• Double-carved figured maple top and mahogany neck with precise vintage-accurate profiles and dishing.
• Hand wet-sanded nitrocellulose finish for that thin, broken-in vintage feel and look.
• Hide glue construction (top, neck joint, and more) for enhanced resonance and authentic tone.
• Reformulated vintage-spec plastics, accurate hardware, rolled fingerboard binding, and thorough factory setup.
• Comfortable '59 rounded neck profile with Indian rosewood fingerboard and cellulose trapezoid inlays.
• Custombucker humbuckers (PAF-inspired) delivering rich, dynamic, responsive tone with excellent clarity, growl, and sustain.
• Solid mahogany body, ABR-1 bridge, stopbar tailpiece, and vintage-style tuners.

Finish: Striking Vintage Dark Burst over a nicely figured maple top — deep, moody, and full of character that photographs beautifully and develops even more charm over time.

The True Historic line was known for its time-intensive processes, making these guitars far more exclusive than standard Historics. 2017 examples like this one are particularly desirable as they bridge the peak True Historic era with continued high-spec Custom Shop production.

Condition & Playability

This guitar is in excellent condition with light play wear, no major issues, and remains in outstanding structural shape. Recently setup with comfortable low action, perfect intonation, and plays like a dream. It offers that singing sustain, warmth, and dynamic response Les Paul players dream about.

Includes the original Gibson hardshell case and any remaining paperwork/COA.

History & Rarity

True Historics (primarily 2015–2016, with select 2017 production/special orders) are widely considered among the best reissues Gibson has ever made. The handcrafting and attention to vintage detail made them expensive and limited at the time — qualities that have only increased their appeal on the secondary market. Vintage Dark Burst remains a sought-after, less common variant that collectors love.

Ideal for classic rock, blues, blues-rock, or any genre where you want that iconic '59 Les Paul voice without the vintage price or maintenance concerns.

Serious buyers only. International shipping accepted with insurance