A classic instrument made with vintage specs.
Inspired by Gibson's iconic 1959 Les Paul, this premium electric guitar supplies all the hallmarks of the original from the stunning maple top and mahogany body to the vintage-style pickups. Whether you've always wanted a true vintage '59 Les Paul but couldn't justify the cost or you're a collector seeking a roadworthy instrument, the Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard delivers the looks and tone you've been searching for at an affordable price.
The 1959 Les Paul Standard features the same tonewood combination that defined the late '50s Les Paul sound: a solid mahogany body capped with a carved maple top. The 24.75" mahogany neck has an authentic 1959 profile and is topped with a rosewood fingerboard. The aged gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish gives this Les Paul a gently worn appearance reminiscent of a well-loved vintage instrument.
The 1959 Les Paul Standard comes equipped with a set of Gibson USA Burstbucker 1 and Burstbucker 2 humbucking pickups, which are designed to capture the sonic essence of the original PAF humbuckers from the late 1950s. These pickups are wired to high quality electronic components for outstanding tone and reliability.
From the control knobs to the pickguard, every detail on the 1959 Les Paul Standard is designed to evoke the character of a vintage Les Paul. Vintage-style tuners, a brown hardshell case, and a custom neck plate complete the package.
The 1959 Les Paul Standard brings a hallowed classic into reach for today's musicians. With its blend of vintage correct looks and modern playability, this Les Paul is sure to inspire legions of new guitarists and satisfy the most discerning Les Paul aficionado. Experience a legend reborn.
The 1959 Les Paul Standard features the same tonewood combination that defined the late '50s Les Paul sound: a solid mahogany body capped with a carved maple top. The 24.75" mahogany neck has an authentic 1959 profile and is topped with a rosewood fingerboard. The aged gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish gives this Les Paul a gently worn appearance reminiscent of a well-loved vintage instrument.
The 1959 Les Paul Standard comes equipped with a set of Gibson USA Burstbucker 1 and Burstbucker 2 humbucking pickups, which are designed to capture the sonic essence of the original PAF humbuckers from the late 1950s. These pickups are wired to high quality electronic components for outstanding tone and reliability.
From the control knobs to the pickguard, every detail on the 1959 Les Paul Standard is designed to evoke the character of a vintage Les Paul. Vintage-style tuners, a brown hardshell case, and a custom neck plate complete the package.
The 1959 Les Paul Standard brings a hallowed classic into reach for today's musicians. With its blend of vintage correct looks and modern playability, this Les Paul is sure to inspire legions of new guitarists and satisfy the most discerning Les Paul aficionado. Experience a legend reborn.
Specifications
Body
- Body Type: Solidbody
- Top wood: Flame Maple
- Body wood: Mahogany
- Body finish: Other
- Neck shape: Rounded C
- Neck wood: Mahogany
- Joint: Set-in
- Scale length: 24.75"
- Neck finish: Gloss
- Material: Other
- Radius: 12"
- Number of frets: 22
- Inlays: Pearloid Trapezoid
- Nut width/material: 1.69" (43 mm) Graph Tech
- Configuration: HH
- Neck: Proprietary Humbucker
- Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
- Control layout: Individual volume, Individual tone
- Pickup switch: 3-Way
- Bridge type: Fixed Bridge
- Bridge design: Individual saddle
- Tailpiece: Stopbar
- Tuning machines: Vintage-style
- Number of strings: 6 String
- Case: Hardshell Case
- Orientation: Right Handed
Features
- Mahogany body with AAA flame maple cap, aged gloss finish
- Mahogany neck with ’59 rounded medium C-profile, aged gloss finish, Indian laurel fretboard
- Two Gibson Burstbucker pickups, 3-way toggle, ’50s wiring with Mallory caps
- LockTone ABR bridge and stopbar tailpiece, Epiphone Deluxe tulip key tuners, Graph Tech nut