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Gibson Custom Shop Made 2 Measure 1959 Les Paul Standard Chambered SITF Tejas Burst VOS w/case
Gibson Custom Shop Made 2 Measure 1959 Les Paul Standard Chambered SITF Tejas Burst VOS w/case
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Made 2 Measure 1959 Les Paul Standard – Chambered, VOS Finish, Hand-Picked Tops
A modern interpretation of a golden-era icon, this Made 2 Measure '59 Les Paul Standard offers vintage-correct construction with subtle enhancements for today's players—most notably, chambered weight relief and a Vintage Original Spec (VOS) nitro finish. Each top is hand-selected AAA figured maple, giving every guitar a unique aesthetic flair that pairs perfectly with classic tonewoods and period-accurate craftsmanship.
See photos for available tops, each listed with serial number and weight. Contact the shop to claim your favorite.
Key Highlights
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Hand-Picked AAA Figured Maple Tops – Each piece is one-of-a-kind
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Chambered Lightweight Mahogany Body – Less weight, full tone
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Custombuckers – Vintage PAF tone with nuanced responsiveness
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Historic Long Tenon & Hide Glue Fit – True vintage construction
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VOS Nitro Finish – Aged patina without heavy relic wear
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Includes COA, Lifton Reissue Case, & Custom Switch Medallion
This is vintage Les Paul heritage refined for modern players, with chambered comfort and premium tonewoods—all wrapped in Tone Shop’s exclusive hand-curated aesthetic. Only available at Tone Shop Guitars.
Specifications
Body
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Style/Shape: Les Paul Standard
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Top: Hand-Picked AAA 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit
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Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany (Chambered)
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Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
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Finish: VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Weight Relief: Chambered
Neck
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Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
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Scale Length: 24.75"
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Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
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Radius: 12"
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Fret Count: 22
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Frets: Historic Medium-Jumbo
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Nut: Nylon (1.687" Width)
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Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
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Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Hardware
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Finish: Nickel
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Bridge: ABR-1
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Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
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Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
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Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
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Control Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hats
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Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
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Strap Buttons: Aluminum
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Pickup Rings: M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
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Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
Electronics
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Pickups: Custombuckers (Neck & Bridge)
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Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (CTS 500K Audio Taper), Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
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Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
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Output Jack: 1/4” Switchcraft
Miscellaneous
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Strings: .010–.046
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Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
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Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion (mounted), Reissue Backplate (in case)