Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Electric Guitar – Washed Bourbon Burst

The 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard is one of the most sought-after guitars in the world, famously played by legends like Peter Green, Kirk Hammett, and Joe Bonamassa. Known for its rich sustain, warm resonance, and distinctive 1959 Rounded Medium C neck profile, the original model has become one of the most valuable vintage guitars of all time.

Now, Epiphoneworking closely with Gibson Customoffers the 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, a stunningly authentic recreation that captures the look, feel, and tone of the original at a fraction of the price. With its solid mahogany body, carved maple top with AAA flamed maple veneer, and long neck tenon construction, this reissue delivers vintage accuracy and modern reliability.

The one-piece mahogany neck with the 1959 Rounded Medium C profile is paired with a bound rosewood fretboard, mother-of-pearl trapezoid inlays, and historically accurate side dot markers. Electronics are equally true to form, with USA-made Gibson Custombucker humbuckers, CTS potentiometers, and Bumblebee paper-in-oil capacitors, giving you legendary Les Paul tones with clarity, warmth, and bite.

Finished in a Vintage Gloss Washed Bourbon Burst and loaded with nickel hardware, the guitar is complemented by an Epiphone Deluxe Single Ring tuner set and period-correct ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with aluminum tailpiece. A vintage-style brown hardshell case with plush pink lining and Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics is included.

Features

• Authentic recreation of the legendary 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard
• Mahogany body with carved maple top and AAA flamed maple veneer
• One-piece mahogany neck with long neck tenon for enhanced sustain
• 1959 Rounded Medium C neck profile for vintage playability
• Rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl trapezoid inlays
• Dual Gibson USA Custombucker humbuckers with Alnico 3 magnets
• Hand-wired CTS potentiometers with Bumblebee paper-in-oil capacitors
• ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and historical aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece
• Epiphone Deluxe tuners with single ring Keystone buttons
• Vintage Gloss finish with nickel hardware
• Includes brown vintage-style hardshell case with pink plush lining

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