Categories›Musical Instruments›Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Heavy Aged Lemon Burst #951141
Updated 15 May 2026
| Brand | Gibson Custom Shop |
| Category | Musical Instruments |
| Available at | 1 UK stores |
| 90-day avg | £8555.00 |
Gibson Custom Shop
Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Heavy Aged Lemon Burst #951141
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- The holy grail of Les Paul tone The 1959 Les Paul is legendary for its sonic balance &mdash
- articulate highs rich mids and a low end that stays defined even under gain. This reissue captures that exact tonal formula with a carefully matched two-piece figured maple top and one-piece lightweight mahogany back. The hide glue joinery and lack of weight relief ensure that the body resonates as a single unified piece producing the sustain and depth that made the originals so sought after. At the heart of its voice are Custombucker Alnico III pickups designed to faithfully replicate late-&rsquo
- 50s PAFs. Their slightly underwound coils and unpotted construction produce an open dynamic response letting the natural timbre of the woods shine through. Clean passages shimmer with clarity while pushed tones yield the singing overdrive that has defined the Burst&rsquo
- s reputation for more than six decades. Murphy Lab artistry The Ultra Heavy Aged finish is the work of Gibson&rsquo
- s Murphy Lab &mdash
- a team dedicated to perfecting the art of vintage patina. Every checking line every worn edge every dulled area of the Lemon Burst nitrocellulose lacquer is applied by hand to replicate the kind of honest wear a true 1959 Les Paul would show after decades of dedicated play. The finish not only looks authentic but feels it with a texture and response under the fingertips that captures the essence of a well-loved original. The hardware is aged to match with nickel parts showing the softened sheen and subtle oxidation of time. It&rsquo
- s not simply cosmetic &mdash
- the combination of visual detail and tactile realism makes the guitar feel like an heirloom from the moment it leaves its case. This is not an imitation of age
- it is the result of master-level craftsmanship dedicated to authenticity. Period-correct playability The neck profile is laser-scanned from genuine 1959 examples resulting in a &rsquo
- 50s Rounded Medium C carve that delivers the perfect blend of substance and comfort. It is substantial enough to provide excellent leverage for bends and vibrato yet shaped to sit naturally in the hand for extended playing sessions. Paired with an Indian rosewood fingerboard 12-inch radius and historic-spec fret wire the feel under the fingers is unmistakably vintage. Cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays Royalite binding and nylon nut material all mirror the specifications of the originals. Combined with the long tenon neck joint and hide glue construction the result is an instrument that doesn&rsquo
- t just play like a &rsquo
- 59 &mdash
- it connects the player to the build methods and design philosophies that made those guitars legendary. Hardware built to last From the no-wire ABR-1 bridge to the Kluson tuners every piece of hardware on this reissue is chosen for both accuracy and function. The bridge and tailpiece are engineered to vintage spec ensuring the correct break angle and sustain characteristics while the tuners offer smooth operation with the patina of decades-old originals. Every component is hand-fitted to the guitar just as it would have been in 1959. The attention to detail is more than aesthetic
- it ensures that the instrument performs to the same standard as the models it honours with stability and tone that will endure for decades to come. A legacy preserved The 1959 Les Paul Standard remains the most coveted electric guitar ever produced celebrated for its tonal perfection visual beauty and role in shaping the sound of modern music. This Ultra Heavy Aged reissue exists to preserve that legacy with absolute fidelity. From tonewoods to finish from pickups to plastics every decision in its creation is guided by the goal of bringing the most accurate &rsquo
- 59 experience possible into the hands of today&rsquo
- s players. For collectors it is a museum-level recreation of a cultural icon. For musicians it is a chance to play an instrument that feels sounds and responds like a genuine Burst. In both cases it stands as a testament to Gibson&rsquo
- s dedication to authenticity and to the enduring magic of the 1959 Les Paul. Specifications Product Code: LPR59UHLBNH1 #951141 Body 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 Neck and Fingerboard Neck Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm) Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm) Neck Material: Solid Mahogany No. of Frets: 22 Frets: Historic Medium-Jumbo Nut Material: Nylon Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85 mm) End of Board Width: 2.239" (56.89 mm) Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid Neck Joint: Long Tenon Hide Glue Fit Hardware Hardware 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 Electronics 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 Miscellaneous String Gauges: .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