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Gibson CS CME '59 Les Paul Standard - Quick n' Dirty

In this video, Sound Pure guitar specialist Eddie Berman plays a Gibson CS CME '59 Les Paul Standard CME 01424, Mesa Boogie Fillmore 50 Head, Black Bronco/Tinsel Jute, Mesa Boogie Fillmore 50 1X12 Combo Amp, Black, and a... Read more

In this video, Sound Pure guitar specialist Eddie Berman plays a Gibson CS CME '59 Les Paul Standard CME 01424, Mesa Boogie Fillmore 50 Head, Black Bronco/Tinsel Jute, Mesa Boogie Fillmore 50 1X12 Combo Amp, Black, and a Universal Audio UAFX Starlight Echo Station.

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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 color-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.

Model Number
LPR59PSL16704
Serial Number
CME01424
Finish Package
VOS
Construction
All Hide-Glue Construction
Weight
8 lbs 12 oz
Case
Hardshell Case Historic Brown
Neck Material
Mahogany
Peghead
2019 Gibson Reissue Les Paul
Head Veneer
Holly 2019
Neck Dimensions
Carmelita Fine Carved
Fingerboard
Indian Rosewood
Scale
24-3/4
Fingerboard Binding
.04 Cream
Nut
Nylon
Inlays
2019 Reissue Mother of Pearl
Fretwire
2019 Reissue 59/60
Side Dots
Tortoise
Top Material
Highly Figured Maple (CME Hand-Selected)
Top Finish
Green Lemon
Top Carve
59 Les Paul
Top Binding
.09 Cream
Back Material
1-Piece Light Mahogany
Back, Neck, Rims Finish
True Historic Aniline Dye
Routing
59 Les Paul Carmelita Tilted
Body Dimension
59 Les Paul
Hardware Material
Nickel Aged
Machine Heads
Kluson Reissue
Bridge
ABR-1 Non-Wire
Tailpiece
Light Weight w/Long Stud, Anchor
Jackplate
True Historic Reissue
End Pin
Aluminum
Truss Cover
True Historic Reissue
Pickguard
True Historic R9
Knobs
True Historic Gold Top Hats
Switch Tip
True Historic Amber
Switch Washer
True Historic Cream
Backplates
2019 Reissue Brown w/Custom Shop Medallion
Neck Pickup
Custom "S" Bucker
Bridge Pickup
Custom "S" Bucker
Pickup Covers
True Historic Nickel Covers
Mounting Rings
True Historic Cream
Electronics
2019 CPA (Paper-in-Oil Caps, Vintage Taper Pots)
Accessories
60th Anniversary Certificate of Authenticity

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This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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