1959 Reissue Les Paul VOS Electric Guitar

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1959 Reissue Les Paul VOS Electric Guitar

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One of the most sought-after electric guitars is back in every detail.

While all 1958-60 Les Pauls are among the most sought-after electric guitars ever made, the 59 Burst is often considered among aficionados to be the cr¨me de la cr¨me of the range. They are also exceedingly rare, with only 635 guitars shipped that year. With sales of the Les Paul declining every year since 1953, the year after its release, Gibson decided in 1958 to update the look of the model with an elegant Cherry Sunburst finish. Guitars from that first year of the Bursts production often had relatively plain maple tops, but through the course of 1959, Gibsons craftsmen built Les Pauls with tops that displayed more and more highly-figured grains, making these among the most collectible of the breed today.

The 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue from Gibson Custom accurately recreates the original hallowed 59 Burst in every detail, and presents it in a beautiful VOS finish.

Every guitar includes a Certificate of Authenticity, an owners manual and adjustment literature.

Features

Classic '50s style, feel and sound
Re-engineered pickups for authentic tone
Comfortable '50s neck profile
Gorgeous VOS finish
Includes hardshell case

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1959 Reissue Les Paul VOS Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body

Top: Carved maple top
Back: Solid, non-weight relieved mahogany back
Binding: Single-ply cream binding on top

Neck

Species: 1-piece mahogany neck with long neck tenon
Profile: Early '50s rounded
Truss Rod: Historic truss rod assembly (no tubing)
Joint Angle: 4 (+/- 15 seconds)
Adhesive: Franklin Titebond

Neck Fit

Joint: Mortise & tenon
Adhesive: Hide glue
Joint Angle: Tolerance +/- .005"

Fingerboard

Species: One-piece rosewood
Radius: 12"
Scale Length: 24.75"
Binding: Single-ply cream
Inlays: Cellulose trapezoid
Nut/E.O.B: 1.687/2.062

Nut

Material: Nylon
Width: 1.687
Slots: Gibson PLEK System

Headstock

Inlay: Holly Headstock Veneer with Pearl logo
Truss Rod Cover: Vintage black and white
Angle: 17 degrees

Electronics

Potentiometers: 2 volume controls, 2 tone controls
Capacitors: Bumblebee
Toggle Switch: 3-way with amber roggle cap
Output: Jack traditional ¼"

Tuners

Model: Kluson Deluxe
Tuning Ratio: 12:01
Plating: Nickel

Bridge

Type: ABR-1 bridge
Plating: Nickel

Tailpiece

Type: Lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece
Plating: Nickel

Hardware

Knobs: Gold top hats with dial pointers
Toggle Switch: Washer cream with gold silkscreen
Pickup Mounting Rings: Cream
Control Plate Cover: Black
Strings: .010 - .046
Strap Buttons: Aluminum

Pickups

Neck Position: Custom Bucker
Bridge Position: Custom Bucker

Finish

Sealer: Nitrocellulose lacquer
Treatment: Period-correct red aniline dye

Case

Type: Custom Shop Hardshell

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