Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard | BOTB Page 40 - VOS

Discover the unparalleled craftsmanship of this Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard, a meticulous reissue from the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, inspired by the legendary guitar featured on page 40 of Yasuhiko Iwanade's renowned book, The Beauty of the 'Burst: Gibson Sunburst Les Pauls from '58 to '60. This model captures the essence of the 1959 Les Paul Standard with a VOS (Vintage Original Sheen) finish that gives it a subtle, vintage patina. The handpicked AAA figured maple top, paired with an lightweight mahogany body, showcases a sunburst finish precisely colour-matched to the guitar on page 40 of Beauty of the 'Burst, delivering the exact visual allure that made that specific 59 Burst one of the most coveted guitars in history.

This 1959 Les Paul Standard features a solid mahogany body with a long-tenon neck joint using hide glue, ensuring optimal resonance and sustain. The mahogany neck, with an authentic 1959 profile, is paired with an Indian rosewood fingerboard featuring aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays, a 12" radius, and 22 medium jumbo frets (Jescar nickel-silver) for smooth, vintage-inspired playability. Equipped with a pair of double white Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups (unpotted, with cream mounting rings), this guitar delivers the dynamic, harmonically rich PAF tone that defined the erawarm, articulate cleans and powerful overdriveperfect for blues, rock, and beyond. Vintage-style hardware, including an ABR-1 bridge, lightweight stopbar tailpiece, and Kluson Deluxe reissue tuners, all in aged nickel, ensures historical accuracy. This guitar has been professionally set up by our skilled luthiers to ensure it performs flawlessly right out of the box, complete with its Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case and certificate of authenticity.

• Body & Neck: 1-piece mahogany body with a handpicked AAA figured maple top, paired with a mahogany neck featuring a 1959 R9 V1 profile and an Indian rosewood fingerboard with aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays, delivering vintage resonance and playability. 
• Neck Profile: Authentic 1959 R9 V1 profile with a 24.75" scale length and 12" fingerboard radius, equipped with 22 medium jumbo frets (Jescar nickel-silver) and tortoise shell side dots for a vintage feel. 
• Pickups & Hardware: Double white Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups (unpotted) for iconic PAF tone, complemented by an ABR-1 bridge, lightweight stopbar tailpiece, and Kluson Deluxe reissue tuners, all in aged nickel finish. 
• Case: Includes a Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case and certificate of authenticity.

Perfect for players and collectors seeking a guitar that embodies the legendary 59 Les Paul Standard, this Gibson Custom BOTB Page 40 VOS is a rare gem. Whether youre performing on stage, recording in the studio, or adding to your collection, its precisely matched sunburst finish and vintage tone make it a standout choice.