Gibson Custom Shop 60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard Factory Burst

The Gibson Custom Shop 60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard in Factory Burst is a loving recreation of one of the most iconic electric guitars ever made, built to capture the tone, feel, and character that defined the golden era of the late ’50s. With its beautifully figured carved maple top, classic Factory Burst finish, and solid mahogany body, it delivers rich resonance, long sustain, and a naturally balanced voice that feels alive the moment you play it.

A chunky late-’50s neck profile provides a substantial yet comfortable grip, encouraging expressive playing and effortless control, while Custom Shop spec humbuckers deliver true PAF style tone. From warm, woody cleans to thick, singing overdrive, every detail reflects Gibson Custom Shop’s obsession with authenticity, from the nitro finish and period correct hardware to the overall balance and setup, making this a true heirloom quality Les Paul.

Specifications

Body & Finish:
• Solidbody electric guitar classic single-cut Les Paul shape
• Top: 2-Piece Figured Maple
• Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
• Finish: Factory Burst Nitrocellulose
• Weight: 3.89kg

Neck & Fingerboard:
• Neck wood: Mahogany, set-in joint
• Neck profile: Authentic ’59 Medium C-Shape
• Scale length: 24.75″ / 628.65 mm
• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood with hide-glue fit
• Radius: 12″
• Frets: 22 Historic Medium-Jumbo
• Nut: Nylon, ~1.687″ / 42.85 mm width
• Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid

Electronics:
• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (unpotted)
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (unpotted)
• Controls: 2× volume, 2× tone
• Pickup Selector: 3-way toggle
• Potentiometers: CTS 500K Audio Taper with paper-in-oil capacitors

Hardware:
• Bridge: ABR-1 No-Wire
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
• Hardware finish: Nickel
• Pickguard, jack plate, knobs and plastics in period-correct materials/colours

Extras:
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity and Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
• 60th Anniversary switchplate medallion

Gibson Custom Shop

The Gibson Custom Shop represents the highest level of craftsmanship Gibson has to offer, where iconic designs are brought to life by expert luthiers using premium, hand-selected woods and period-correct methods. Every instrument is meticulously built to capture the tone, feel, and character of Gibson’s most legendary guitars, with obsessive attention to detail in the finish, hardware, and setup. From historically accurate recreations to limited and Masterbuilt instruments, the Gibson Custom Shop isn’t about mass production; it’s about creating heirloom-quality guitars that deliver exceptional tone, playability, and long-term collectability the moment you pick them up.