Gibson Custom Shop 60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard VOS Kindred Burst
Includes Hard Case


£5,199.00
Available to Order
Manufacturer's ID: LPR59VOKBNHV
What we say:
At A Glance
Gibson Custom Shop has produced a range of gorgeous 60th Anniversary models celebrating the legendary status of the world famous 1959 Les Paul Standard. The Les Paul is a guitar that has been influencing and defining music for six decades; whether it was in rock, blues, jazz or pop, it has certainly made an impact. An extremely high level of detail can be seen due to the incalculable amount of time Gibson Custom Shop has spent studying and capturing every aspect of original models. With under 650 1959 Les Paul Standards originally made, this is likely as close as you'll ever get to the guitar viewed by many as the holy grail of instruments.
Features We Love:
Historic Vibes
There is a reason why vintage guitars are so highly regarded and viewed in high esteem by many. Players and owners of the original 1959 Les Paul Standard have included Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Mike McCready, Jeff Beck... the list goes on and on. Generally speaking, they sound incredible however they carry with them a HUGE price tag and can also require a lot of upkeep. These 60th Anniversary models let you have the feel and sound of a vintage grade guitar at a fraction of the price and don't carry any of the problems that can often accompany an instrument of significant age.
VOS Finish
The Vintage Original Spec finish process makes these guitars look jaw-dropping levels of amazing. Using genuine nitrocellulose lacquer, several thin hand sprayed layers are built up. These then receive a different process to high gloss models, in turn they look genuinely aged with a heavenly glow to the top. They really nailed this process because with these finishes, seeing really is believing!
Custombucker Alnico III Pickups
Gibson have not stopped at the aesthetics but have made sure that the pickups here also perform to the same high standard as the guitar itself. Taking influence from PAF tones, they offer a warm, well balanced and full sound. This means they handle clean tones just as well as when you apply some gain.
Pros:
- High level of Gibson Custom Shop quality visible throughout
- A beautiful and eye catching finish
- Historic vibes throughout with excellent playability
What's Included:
- Gibson Custom Shop 60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard VOS Kindred Burst
- Hard Case
- 60th Anniversary Certificate of Authenticity Booklet
- 60th Anniversary Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case)
Specification
Top Material | 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit |
Binding Style | 1-Ply Royalite |
Weight Relief | None |
Finish | Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) |
Neck Material | Solid Mahogany |
Neck Profile | Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape |
Scale Length | 24.75" / 62.865cm |
Fingerboard Material | Bolivian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit |
Fingerboard Radius | 12" / 304.8mm |
Number of Frets | 22 |
Frets | Historic Medium-Jumbo |
Nut Material | Nylon |
Nut Width | 1.69" / 42.85mm |
End-of-Board Width | 2.24" / 56.89mm |
Inlays | Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid |
Finish | Nickel |
Bridge | No-Wire ABR-1 |
Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
Tuners | Kluson Single Line, Single Ring |
Pick Guard | Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate |
Truss Rod Cover | Authentic Stepped 2-Ply |
Control Knobs | Butyrate Gold Top Hats |
Switch Tip | Amber Catalin |
Switch Washer | Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate |
Jack Plate | Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate |
Neck Pickup | Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
Bridge Pickup | Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
Controls | CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
Strings | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
Case | Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch |
Included Accessories | 60th Anniversary Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case) |
60th Anniversary Certificate of Authenticity Booklet | |
Historic Reissue Hang Tags |