Detail 01
Murphy Lab Heavy Aging
The nitrocellulose finish has extensive checking, worn edges, and a played-in feel.
Product detailSKU #1500000483168
Gibson Custom1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Electric Guitar - Heavy Aged, Molten Amber Burst
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A limited 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue built around hand-selected AAA maple, a one-piece mahogany body, Custombucker Alnico 4 pickups, and Murphy Lab Heavy Aging.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Right-handed players seeking an Authentic 1959 neck profile and rosewood fingerboard.
- Collectors looking for a Limited-Edition Collection model limited to 100 instruments worldwide.
- Players who want Custombucker Alnico 4 humbuckers with clear highs, focused mids, and controlled lows under gain.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players.
- Players who prefer an unaged appearance.
- Those seeking a slimmer neck profile than the full Authentic 1959 carve.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Custombucker Alnico 4 pickups
The paired humbuckers are described as balanced, with a clear top end, focused mids, and tighter low end.
Detail 03
Long neck tenon
The neck uses a long tenon connection to the body.
Detail 04
AAA figured maple top
The guitar has a two-piece top hand-selected by Gibson Custom's Made to Measure team.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed instrument.
- 02Murphy Lab Heavy Aging includes pronounced checking, worn edges, and softened contours.
- 03The Authentic 1959 mahogany neck has a full, substantial grip.
- 04It is limited to 100 instruments worldwide.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many were made?
This model is limited to 100 instruments worldwide.
02What pickups does it use?
It has Custombucker Alnico 4 humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions.
03What is the neck profile?
It uses Gibson's Authentic 1959 mahogany neck profile.
04Does it include a case?
Yes. A Lifton reissue hardshell case and certificate of authenticity are included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
6 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Rosewood
- Color
- Red
- Body Material
- Mahogany
- Top Material
- AAA figured maple
- Body Shape
- LP-style
- Neck Wood
- 1-piece mahogany
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Product Type
- Electric guitar
- Tier
- platinum
- Source Id
- site51500000483168
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