Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Light Aged, Sunrise Teaburst #95509

Full Description

Vintage-correct construction and materials

The Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue is built with an unwavering commitment to period accuracy. Every detail is shaped by historical reference—from the two-piece figured maple top to the single-piece lightweight mahogany back, joined with hide glue for optimum tonal transfer. These materials aren’t just selected for their visual appeal; they are chosen to recreate the acoustic and resonant properties that made the originals so revered. The guitar’s body is free from any modern weight relief, offering a solid, full-bodied tone and feel that purists will instantly recognise. With one-ply Royalite binding and a nitrocellulose lacquer finish, this Les Paul looks and feels like a guitar straight from the '50s.

Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aging

One of the standout features of this reissue is the Ultra Light Aged treatment by Gibson’s Murphy Lab. This specialist ageing process simulates decades of light use, introducing gentle lacquer checking, subtle wear patterns, and lightly aged hardware. The result is a guitar with all the visual and tactile character of a well-cared-for original, without compromising on playability. The fine cracks in the finish and soft edge wear make the instrument feel lightly worn.

Unpotted Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups

At the heart of this reissue’s sound are a pair of unpotted Custombucker pickups loaded with Alnico 3 magnets. These pickups are designed to deliver the full tonal spectrum of the fabled late-50s PAF humbuckers. By leaving them unpotted, Gibson has preserved the natural microphonic properties that bring extra air and harmonic richness to the tone. You’ll hear blooming sustain, sparkling cleans, and dynamic response that reacts beautifully to your picking style and volume control. Push it through a clean amp or crank it into saturation - this Les Paul offers truly vintage tones.

Period-accurate neck design and feel

The neck profile is one of the most crucial elements for playability, and this reissue nails it with a 50s Rounded Medium C shape. It’s substantial without being unwieldy, offering a comfortable grip that encourages expressive bends and confident fretting. The solid mahogany neck is topped with a carefully selected Indian rosewood fingerboard, complete with cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays that stay true to vintage aesthetics. A long tenon neck joint enhances sustain and resonance, while the historic medium-jumbo frets add to the traditional playing experience. From rhythm lines to soaring leads, the neck provides a quintessentially classic feel.

Faithful hardware and cosmetic details

Every piece of hardware and plastic has been painstakingly recreated using period-correct materials. The ABR-1 bridge, lightweight aluminium stop bar tailpiece, and Kluson Single Line, Single Ring tuners are all finished in lightly aged nickel for an authentic patina. Small touches, like the amber Catalin switch tip and gold butyrate top hat knobs, add even more vintage credibility. Even the control wiring is true to the era, featuring CTS 500K audio taper pots and paper-in-oil capacitors for superbly smooth response. These details complete the vintage experience that this Gibson gives you.

Specifications

• Product Name: Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Light Aged, Sunrise Teaburst #95509
• Product Code: LPR59ULSTBNH1 #95509

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
• Finish: Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Weight Relief: None

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Fret Count: 22
• Frets: Historic 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
• Neck 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
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion, Reissue Switch Backplate in Case