Gibson Custom 60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard VOS, Southern Fade

Gibson Custom 60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard VOS, Southern Fade Overview

The Gibson Les Paul has to be one of the most - if not the most - iconic electric guitars ever produced, and this outstanding reissue of the 1959 Southern Fade model recreates all the charisma, tone, and sheer playability of the original - without the cost....

With its carved Maple top and solid Mahogany back, this 1959 reissue exudes quality, craftmanship, and Custom Shop finesse. The Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape provides exceptional comfort and playability, while the period correct ABR-1 bridge, aluminum tailpiece, and Kluson single line tuners ensure that tuning stability is not compromised in any situation. Alnico III CustomBuckers neck and bridge pickups provide the classic Les Paul tone, which in turn can be manipulated by the familiar two volume / two tone potentiometers - complete with paper-in-oil capacitors and a three-way Switchcraft switch.

With an inspiring and period correct specification - which covers all aspects of this guitar from finish to electronics, Gibson have again produced an exceptional, inspirational, and accessible alternative to what would be a very expensive original.

What Gibson say:

Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.

No specific Gibson model carries more intrigue and gravitas than the 1959 Les Paul Standard. It wasn't a successful model when it was released (under 650 were made) but before long it was adopted by some of the world's greatest guitarists -- Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Duane Allman, Mike Bloomfield, and Billy Gibbons, to name a few.
The instrument was simply enchanting, from its beautiful figured maple top to its extreme sonic versatility. ""It has a deep, powerful sound and you can use it to imitate just about anything – violin, sax, cello, even a sitar,"" says Jeff Beck.
All these reasons and more made the 1959 Les Paul Standard the most coveted and legendary guitar on the planet. Gibson Custom Shop's 60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard is not just a tribute to the priceless original models -- it's a clone of them. From laser-scanned dimensions to chemically-recreated plastics to colour-matched shades of sunburst, every element has been rendered in unbelievable detail. It represents the culmination of yearly advancements to accuracy and authenticity since Gibson Custom Shop began examining vintage Les Pauls over twenty years ago.