






1959 Les Paul Standard 2-Piece 5A Quilt Maple Top Double Whiskey Fade
Gibson Custom Select with 1-piece lightweight mahogany back, 2-piece 5A quilt maple top, solid mahogany neck with 50s Rounded Medium C profile and Indian rosewood fretboard, Custombucker pickups, 50s wiring with CTS pots and paper in oil caps

A 5A Quilt Top Version of the Holy Grail
Gibson Custom Select is a series of small-batch, limited run acoustic and electric guitars available from Gibson.com and the Gibson Garage, showcasing the creativity and craftsmanship of the artisans at our Custom Shop locations in Nashville and Bozeman.Learn more about Gibson Custom Select here.
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Gibson Custom's 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue 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 authentic neck profiles, every element has been rendered in unbelievable detail. It represents the culmination of decades of work by Gibson Custom's expert team -- a tireless quest to bring accuracy and authenticity to the hands of fans. It’s the definition of cool, and it's the best representation of the 1959 Les Paul Standard since the Gibson Custom Shop began making Historic Reissues over twenty-five years ago. This one features a 2-piece, 5A quilt maple top that simply has to be seen in person to fully appreciate.
Body Style
Les Paul
Body Shape
Les Paul
Top
2-Piece 5A Quilt Maple
Back
1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Binding
1-Ply Royalite
Body Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Weight Relief
None
Profile
50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material
Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material
Solid Mahogany
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
Joint
Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Finish
Nickel
Bridge
ABR-1
Saddle Material
Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece
Lightweight Aluminum 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
2 - Aluminum
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 Toggle
Output Jack
1/4" Switchcraft
Strings Gauge
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case
Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories
Certificate of Authenticity