Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS Iced Tea Burst w/case 96812

Serial: 96812
Weight: 8 lbs 8.1 oz

The Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue remains the benchmark for what players expect from a great Les Paul—substantial, resonant, and incredibly responsive. Built with the historic construction methods that define Gibson Custom’s Murphy Lab and Historic Collection instruments, the R9 captures the feel, tone, and visual character of the most sought-after original Bursts ever made. Finished here in classic Iced Tea Burst VOS, this example delivers the understated vintage elegance that has made the ‘59 Standard one of the most iconic guitars in history.

A hand-selected figured maple top sits over a lightweight one-piece mahogany back, delivering the rich harmonic complexity, sustain, and midrange authority that define a great Les Paul. Hide glue construction, a long neck tenon, and vintage-correct appointments all contribute to the lively, resonant response players immediately notice both acoustically and plugged in. The ’59 Medium C neck profile offers the ideal balance of substance and comfort—full in the hand without feeling oversized—while unpotted Custombuckers provide articulate PAF-style clarity with dynamic sensitivity and exceptional bloom.

At 8 lbs 8.1 oz, this example lands in the sweet spot for many players: substantial enough for strong fundamental tone and sustain, while still remaining comfortable for extended sessions on stage or in the studio.

Highlights

• Historic 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue in classic Iced Tea Burst VOS finish
• Lightweight one-piece mahogany body with premium figured maple top
• Custombucker Alnico III unpotted humbuckers for authentic PAF-style response
• ’59 Medium C neck profile with hide glue fit and long neck tenon construction
• Vintage-correct 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: Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS
• Color: Iced Tea Burst

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.