The 1959 Les Paul represents a landmark year for the Gibson company as well as fans of great rock ’n’ roll. Now, you can own an extremely authentic vintage re-creation with the Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue electric guitar. This is hardly your typical Epiphone, as it boasts numerous vintage-inspired perks, from Gibson CustomBucker pickups to hardware contributed by Gibson Custom Shop that replicates vintage specs at the following points: the tuning machines, the pickguard, the binding, and the VOS finish. The body is made from solid mahogany and topped with AAA flame maple to guarantee a thoroughbred sound with strong foundations and sweet, soaring highs. Two vintage-voiced CustomBucker pickups deliver open, organic, and old-school tones with remarkable fidelity. And the performance is out of this world! Devotees of the Les Paul have noted the authenticity of the ‘50s-style wiring onboard and the period-correct “long” neck tenon, which improves durability and sustain. The Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue is your key to revisiting the past or engineering the next great rock ’n’ roll revolution — the choice is yours!
Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Electric Guitar Features:
- Re-creates a 1959 Gibson Les Paul with extensive upgrades courtesy of the Gibson Custom Shop
- Mahogany body provides vibrant electric tones with lasting sustain
- AAA flame maple top enhances high frequencies and showcases the striking grain
- Long tenon mahogany neck with a supportive ’59 “Rounded C” profile
- Comfortable 24.75-inch scale length and laurel fingerboard
- 2 Gibson CustomBucker pickups deliver masterful PAF-style fidelity with a warm, organic sound
- Bound fingerboard and top, deluxe inlays, and a Gibson ‘59-style headstock
- Premium hardware, including a Gibson Custom Shop Historic Reissue tailpiece and a new ABR-style bridge
- Upgraded vintage-style wiring (Switchcraft toggle, Switchcraft output jack, ’50-spec wiring, CTS potentiometers, and Mallory 150 capacitors)
