Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Light Aged, Dirty Lemon #94940

Full Description

True vintage recreation

The Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Light Aged is one of the most accurate recreations of a vintage guitar ever produced. Rather than drawing loosely from the past, this instrument is built from the ground up to replicate an original 1959 Les Paul Standard in extraordinary detail. Using laser scans of genuine vintage models, every curve, carve, and contour has been rendered with precision. The body construction features a two-piece figured maple top attached with hide glue to a single piece of lightweight mahogany — just as it was in 1959. Even the binding is made from Royalite, a period-correct plastic used during the golden era of Gibson. Every element of this guitar has been chosen and crafted to match the original, right down to the chemically recreated plastics and historically accurate dimensions.

Murphy Lab Light Ageing

One of the standout features of this reissue is the Murphy Lab Light Aged finish. Far from being a simple relic job, this is an artisan-applied process carried out by Gibson’s expert team within the Murphy Lab, designed to replicate the natural wear that occurs over decades of playing. Subtle lacquer checking, light dings, and aged nickel hardware give the guitar the look and feel of a well-loved vintage instrument. Unlike heavier relic finishes, the Light Aged treatment delivers a beautifully worn-in character while preserving the elegance and nuance of the Dirty Lemon sunburst. The result is a guitar that looks like it has lived through a rich musical history, yet still offers modern reliability and structural integrity.

Unmatched tone and electronics

At the heart of this guitar’s sonic character are its unpotted Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups, designed to emulate the sound of late-’50s PAF humbuckers with astonishing accuracy. These pickups are built to vintage spec, including the winding process, magnets, and materials. The lack of potting enhances dynamic response and harmonic richness, giving the guitar a lively, open tone that reacts beautifully to your touch. The wiring harness is equally true to the era, featuring CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors, ensuring smooth tone control and authentic high-frequency roll-off. From pushing a tube amp into saturated bliss to dialling in crisp clean tones, this guitar delivers exceptional tonal versatility with a timeless character.

Historic details with modern integrity

Every component on the 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue has been carefully selected to enhance both authenticity and performance. The 50s Rounded Medium C neck profile feels substantial without being cumbersome, delivering the comfortable grip players expect from a ’59 Les Paul. The fingerboard is crafted from Indian rosewood and fitted with authentic medium-jumbo frets, providing a classic playing feel that supports expressive bends and smooth vibrato. Other appointments like the Kluson tuners, ABR-1 bridge, and lightweight aluminium stop bar tailpiece all contribute to the guitar’s period-correct aesthetic and dependable functionality. Each detail, from the stepped truss rod cover to the laminated cellulose acetate pickguard, has been faithfully recreated.

Specifications

• Product Name: Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Light Aged, Dirty Lemon
• Product Code: LPR59LADLNH1 #94940

Body

• Body Style: Les Paul
• Body Shape: Les Paul
• Top: 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit
• Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
• Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
• Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Weight Relief: None

Neck & Fretboard

• Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Fret Count: 22
• Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
• End Of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
• Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
• Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware & Electronics

• Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
• Bridge: ABR-1
• Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminium Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
• Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
• Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
• Control Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hats
• Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
• Switch Washer: Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Jack Plate Cover: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Control Covers: Black Royalite
• Strap Buttons: Aluminium
• Mounting Rings: M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion, Reissue Switch Backplate in Case