Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Light Aged Sunrise Teaburst w/case 951301

Serial: 951301
Weight: 8 lbs 15.1 oz

The Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue represents the gold standard of Historic Collection Les Pauls—built to capture the feel, tone, and visual magic of the most coveted original Bursts ever made. Finished here in Sunrise Teaburst with Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aging, this example delivers all the authority and resonance players expect from a great R9, with the added broken-in character of subtle lacquer checking and lightly aged hardware for an authentic vintage feel.

A beautifully figured maple top sits over a lightweight one-piece mahogany back, producing the rich sustain, harmonic complexity, and strong midrange voice that define a proper late-’50s Les Paul. Hide glue construction, long neck tenon fit, and vintage-correct appointments all contribute to the lively response and exceptional acoustic resonance that separates Gibson Custom’s best Historic builds from standard production models. The ’59 Medium C neck profile offers the familiar substantial feel players want, while unpotted Custombuckers deliver articulate, dynamic PAF-style tone with excellent bloom and touch sensitivity.

At 8 lbs 15.1 oz, this example carries the strong fundamental punch and sustain many players seek in an R9, while still maintaining the balance and responsiveness that make these guitars inspiring to play.

Highlights

• Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged Sunrise Teaburst finish with authentic vintage character
• Premium figured maple top over a lightweight one-piece mahogany body
• Custombucker Alnico III unpotted humbuckers for vintage-correct PAF tone
• ’59 Medium C neck profile with hide glue construction and long neck tenon
• Historic-spec hardware, plastics, and hand-wired electronics throughout

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: 1959 Les Paul Standard
• Top: 2-Piece Figured Maple
• Body Material: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
• Finish: Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Color: Sunrise Teaburst

Neck

• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Profile: ’59 Medium C-Shape
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Number of Frets: 22
• Frets: Historic Medium Jumbo
• Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoids
• Nut Width: 1.687"
• Nut Material: Nylon

Hardware

• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
• Pickguard: Cream
• Hardware Finish: Nickel

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch
• Hand-Wired Harness with Bumblebee Capacitors

Miscellaneous

• Included: Gibson Custom Shop Hardshell Case
• Certificate of Authenticity Included
• Made in USA

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

At Tone Shop Guitars, we specialize in hand-selected premium instruments built for serious players and collectors. Every Gibson Custom Shop piece we bring in is carefully chosen for tone, weight, resonance, and visual character—not just specs on paper. Our team works directly with top builders and knows what separates a great guitar from an unforgettable one. When you buy from Tone Shop, you’re getting more than a guitar—you’re getting confidence that the instrument in your hands is truly special.