Gibson Custom Dealer Select 1959 Les Paul Standard Chambered Lemon Burst Light Aged w/case 96003

Serial: 96003

Weight: 7lbs 2.7oz. 

This Tone Shop Guitars exclusive Made 2 Measure ’59 Les Paul Standard is an extraordinary fusion of vintage-correct detailing and custom character, brought to life by Gibson’s elite Murphy Lab team. Finished in a vibrant Lemon Burst and aged to perfection with subtle lacquer checking, softened edges, and gently dulled hardware, this guitar oozes authentic mojo right out of the case.

Featuring a handpicked AAA figured maple top with hide-glue construction, a lightweight chambered mahogany body, and uncovered cream ’57 Classic humbuckers, this Les Paul delivers an expressive, open tone with enhanced resonance and bite. Every detail—from the nylon nut and authentic 1950s no-tube truss rod to the paper-in-oil capacitors—was chosen for period accuracy and tonal integrity.

Lightweight, soulful, and visually arresting, this is not just a tribute to the legendary '59—it’s a modern heirloom.

Key Highlights

• Exclusive Made 2 Measure Build for Tone Shop Guitars

• Murphy Lab Light Aged Lemon Burst Finish – Realistic vintage wear and lacquer checking

• AAA Figured Maple Top – Hand-selected for beauty and depth

• Hide Glue Construction & Long Tenon Neck Joint – Vintage-correct resonance and durability

• Uncovered Cream ’57 Classic Pickups – Unique custom look with rich, articulate tone

• Chambered Mahogany Body – Lightweight at just 8 lbs (approx.), with improved acoustic response

• Includes Lifton Reissue Case, COA, and Historic Accessories

From the AAA maple top to the Murphy Lab Light Aging and uncovered pickups, this Made 2 Measure ’59 Standard captures the soul of a true vintage Burst with unique visual flair—only at Tone Shop Guitars.

Specifications

Body

• Top: AAA 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit

• Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany

• Binding: 1-Ply Royalite

• Finish: Murphy Lab Light Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

• Weight Relief: Chambered
  

Neck

• Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C

• Scale Length: 24.75"

• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood

• Radius: 12"

• Frets: 22 Historic Medium-Jumbo

• Nut: Nylon (1.687" Width)

• Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid

• Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware

• Finish: Murphy Lab Light Aged Nickel

• Bridge: ABR-1

• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar

• Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring

• Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hats

• Strap Buttons: Aluminum

• Switch Tip: Amber Catalin

• Pickguard, Mounting Rings, and Covers: Historic-spec Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

Electronics

• Pickups: ’57 Classic (Uncovered Cream – Neck & Bridge)

• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (CTS 500K Audio Taper), Paper-in-Oil Caps

• Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft

• Output Jack: Switchcraft 1/4”

Miscellaneous

• Strings: .010–.046

• Case: Brown/Pink 5-Latch Lifton Reissue

• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Custom Switch Medallion (mounted), Reissue Switch Plate (in case)