Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard - Factory Burst

Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard: A Timeless Classic Reborn

Crafted in collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop, the Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard is a meticulously recreated version of the iconic vintage classic. This model offers an unparalleled blend of authenticity and modern craftsmanship, making it more true to the original 1959 Les Paul Standard than ever before. With its combination of premium materials, period-correct features, and outstanding attention to detail, this guitar is a dream come true for Les Paul enthusiasts.

Classic Les Paul Design and Premium Materials

The Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard features a mahogany body with a maple top adorned with a stunning AAA flame maple veneer. This combination provides the warm, rich tones that Les Pauls are known for, along with a visually striking appearance. The body is bound with single-ply binding on the top and fretboard, adding to the guitar's vintage aesthetic.

1959 Rounded Medium C Neck Profile

The one-piece mahogany neck is shaped with a comfortable 1959 Rounded Medium C profile, offering a smooth and responsive playing experience. The neck is equipped with a long neck tenon for added stability and sustain. The fingerboard is made of laurel and features 22 frets with Mother of Pearl trapezoid inlays. The nut is crafted from Graph Tech, providing superior tuning stability and intonation.

Premium Hardware and Electronics

The hardware on this guitar is top-notch, featuring an AMB-1 bridge and a Gibson Historic Reissue Stop Bar tailpiece, all finished in nickel. The tuners are Epiphone Deluxe with Keystone buttons, ensuring reliable and precise tuning.

For electronics, the 1959 Les Paul Standard is equipped with Gibson Custombucker humbucking pickups in both the neck and bridge positions. These pickups deliver the classic PAF tone that defined the sound of the late '50s Les Pauls. The controls include 2 Volume and 2 Tone knobs with CTS potentiometers, Mallory capacitors, and 50s-style wiring, providing the perfect blend of vintage tone and modern reliability.

Vintage-Style Hardshell Case

To protect this beautiful instrument, it comes with a vintage-style brown and pink hardshell case, complete with "Inspired by Gibson" custom graphics. This case not only provides excellent protection but also adds to the guitar's vintage charm.

Specifications:

• Body Shape: Les Paul
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Top Material: Maple with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
• Finish: VOS (Vintage Original Sheen) Polyurethane
• Weight Relief: N/A
• Binding: Single-ply (Top and Fretboard)
• Neck Material: One Piece Mahogany
• Neck Profile: 1959 Rounded Medium C
• Nut Width: 43mm
• Fingerboard Material: Laurel
• Scale Length: 628.65mm
• Number of Frets: 22
• Nut Material: Graph Tech
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Trapezoid
• Bridge: AMB-1
• Tailpiece: Gibson Historic Reissue Stop Bar
• Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe with Keystone Buttons
• Plating: Nickel
• Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitors, 50s Wiring
• Case: Hardshell with Brown Exterior, Pink Interior, and "Inspired by Gibson" Custom Graphics
• Model: ECLPS59FAVNH1

This electric guitar ships fully insured with signature required.