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The Coveted ’59 Les Paul Returns





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The 1959 Les Paul represents a landmark year for the Gibson company as well as fans of great rock ’n’ roll. Now, you can own an extremely authentic vintage re-creation with the Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue electric guitar ? complete with a handsome finish that's only available at Sweetwater. This is hardly your typical Epiphone, as it boasts numerous vintage-inspired perks, from Gibson CustomBucker pickups to hardware contributed by Gibson Custom Shop that replicates vintage specs at the following points: the tuning machines, the pickguard, the binding, and the VOS finish. The body is made from solid mahogany and topped with AAA flame maple to guarantee a thoroughbred sound with strong foundations and sweet, soaring highs. Two vintage-voiced CustomBucker pickups deliver open, organic, and old-school tones with remarkable fidelity. And the performance is out of this world! Devotees of the Les Paul here at Sweetwater have noted the authenticity of the ‘50s-style wiring onboard and the period-correct “long” neck tenon, which improves durability and sustain. The Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue is your key to revisiting the past or engineering the next great rock ’n’ roll revolution ? the choice is yours!





The quintessential Les Paul formula





Nothing compares to the power, sustain, and brilliance of a mahogany body topped with maple! The 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue utilizes timeless, traditional Les Paul tonewoods with a solid mahogany body and neck, plus a AAA flame maple top. The result is a responsive sound and mellow clean tones that morph into thick, gargantuan power when paired with a dirty amp. The Les Paul Standard Reissue’s smooth mahogany neck features a ‘59-style “Rounded C” profile, topped with a 24.75-inch scale laurel fingerboard for welcoming playability, and the neck is further enhanced with a long neck tenon that extends slightly into the body for added sustain and improved durability.





CustomBucker pickups with upgraded wiring





Every part of the 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue’s electronics is built for dead-on vintage accuracy. Of course, it’s next to impossible to find genuine vintage PAF pickups (even for Gibson); however, this Les Paul sports two unpotted Gibson CustomBucker pickups, the most faithful substitute you can find. The CustomBucker is the most historically accurate PAF copy ever, with an open tone and incredible dynamic response that simply must be heard. Epiphone also added premium wiring components, including a Switchcraft jack, CTS potentiometers, and Mallory capacitors, for vintage-style performance that’s sure to please.





Bound for glory





If you love deluxe looks at a phenomenal price, then this Les Paul is the guitar for you! Epiphone upgraded this Les Paul’s body and fingerboard with the help of Gibson Custom Shop. Each portion is framed by tasteful binding, and the fingerboard reels in the eyes with traditional trapezoid inlays. Lastly, top-tier hardware seals the deal, including top hat control knobs that feature old-school nickel pointers as well as a Historic Reissue tailpiece from Gibson Custom Shop.





Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Electric Guitar Features:


Re-creates a 1959 Gibson Les Paul with extensive upgrades courtesy of the Gibson Custom Shop


Mahogany body provides vibrant electric tones with lasting sustain


AAA flame maple top enhances high frequencies and showcases the striking grain


Long tenon mahogany neck with a supportive ’59 “Rounded C” profile


Comfortable 24.75-inch scale length and laurel fingerboard


2 Gibson CustomBucker pickups deliver masterful PAF-style fidelity with a warm, organic sound


Bound fingerboard and top, deluxe inlays, and a Gibson ‘59-style headstock


Premium hardware, including a Gibson Custom Shop Historic Reissue tailpiece and a new ABR-style bridge


Upgraded vintage-style wiring (Switchcraft toggle, Switchcraft output jack, ’50-spec wiring, CTS potentiometers, and Mallory 150 capacitors)