Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Bigsby | BOTB Page 138 - VOS

Discover the unparalleled craftsmanship of this Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard, a meticulous reissue from the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, inspired by the legendary guitar featured on page 138 of Yasuhiko Iwanade's renowned book, The Beauty of the 'Burst: Gibson Sunburst Les Pauls from '58 to '60. This model captures the essence of the 1959 Les Paul Standard with a VOS finish. The figured maple top, paired with an lightweight mahogany body, showcases a sunburst finish precisely colour-matched to the guitar on page 138 of Beauty of the 'Burst, delivering the exact visual allure that made that specific '59 Burst one of the most coveted guitars in history.

This 1959 Les Paul Standard features a solid mahogany body with a long-tenon neck joint using hide glue, ensuring optimal resonance and sustain. The mahogany neck, with an authentic 50s Rounded Medium C profile, is paired with an Indian rosewood fingerboard featuring aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays, a 12" radius, and 22 authentic medium jumbo frets (Jescar nickel-silver) for smooth, vintage-inspired playability. Equipped with a pair of Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups (unpotted, with cream mounting rings), this guitar delivers the dynamic, harmonically rich PAF tone that defined the era - warm, articulate cleans and powerful overdrive - perfect for blues, rock, and beyond. Vintage-style hardware, including an ABR-1 bridge, with Bigsby tailpiece, and Kluson Deluxe reissue tuners, all in aged nickel, ensures historical accuracy. This guitar has been professionally set up by our skilled luthiers to ensure it performs flawlessly right out of the box, complete with its Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case and certificate of authenticity.

• Body & Neck: 1-piece mahogany body with a figured maple top, paired with a mahogany neck and an Indian rosewood fingerboard with aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays, delivering vintage resonance and playability.
• Neck Profile: Authentic 50s Rounded Medium C profile with a 24.75" scale length and 12" fingerboard radius, equipped with 22 medium jumbo frets (Jescar nickel-silver) for a vintage feel.
• Pickups & Hardware: Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups (unpotted) for iconic PAF tone, complemented by an ABR-1 bridge, Bigsby tailpiece, and Kluson Deluxe reissue tuners, all in aged nickel finish.
• Case: Includes a Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case and certificate of authenticity.

Perfect for players and collectors seeking a guitar that embodies the legendary '59 Les Paul Standard, this Gibson Custom BOTB Page 138 is a rare gem. Whether you're performing on stage, recording in the studio, or adding to your collection, its precisely matched sunburst finish and vintage tone make it a standout choice.

The Gibson Custom Beauty of the Burst Page 138 Les Paul is heavily inspired by the iconic factory Bigsby 1960 Les Paul 0 0208, which is featured on page 138 of the famous book. This version is an exact visual recreation of the original guitar, but it has been built to 1959 specifications. Because of this, it carries a 9 serial number rather than the usual 0 serial number associated with 1960 Gibson models.