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2014 Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue

A fine example of an R9 from the Custom Shop in a full gloss Lemonburst finish, as opposed to the VOS finish that has become so ubiquitous on the reissue Les Pauls. Beautifully figured maple top, most likely Eastern hard rock maple judging from the figure and grain. The style is very similar to the flame maple seen on the original '59 LP's, not unlike many of the guitars featured in the Beauty of the Burst book. The fine appearance of the top is complimented by a nice and dark rosewood fretboard, with a consistent hue across it's length.

By this point in the reissue program the Custom Shop had introduced some of the most crucial specs for accurate reproductions. A long tenon neck joint fitted with hide glue, hide glue for the fretboard and headstock veneer, a tubeless truss rod, nylon nut, correct truss rod cover and logo placement, and CustomBucker pickups.

The instrument is in overall excellent condition, with only the lightest play wear and signs of handling. The hardware has spots of light tarnish and patina, which matches nicely to the vintage vibe of the guitar. There is a small ding just below the low "E" string between the pickups and another just to the right of center on the back, about a third of the way up the guitar from the end pin. The back has some light scratching in the clear coat, mainly around the switch cavity and a bit on the neck heel as well. The knobs have developed the cracks from the posts of the potentiometer that is so common on these guitars. It is a bit more prevalent on the volume knobs, with the hairline cracks running through to the surface of the knob, although there is no texture and the cracks cannot be felt while making adjustments. There is a touch of binding bleed, from the back dye, along the neck and body.

Serial Number 941165

8 lbs 11 oz

.90" at the first fret to .99" at the twelfth fret

Lifton Case

COA, hang tags, and non-branded switch cover included

D'Addario EXL110 10-46 strings

Overall a fine example of a reissue '59 from what many consider to be the best era of production from the Custom Shop. It would make a fine addition to any collection of CS Les Paul's. Happy to answer any questions or provide additional pictures.

2014 Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Specs

• Mahogany Body
• Maple Top
• Mahogany Neck
• Rosewood Fingerboard
• 24 3/4" Scale Length
• 1 11/16" Nut Width
• 22 Frets
• Trapezoid Fingerboard Inlays
• Kluson Tuners
• Custombucker Pickups
• Two Volume & Two Tone Controls
• 3-Way Toggle Switch
• Bumblebee Capacitors
• ABR-1 Bridge
• Stop Tailpiece
• Bound Top
• Bound Neck
• Nickel Hardware
• Lacquer Finish

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