1959 Gibson Les Paul Custom
The 1959 Les Paul Custom represents the absolute peak of original Les Paul Custom production — PAF humbuckers at their finest in Gibson's most refined body. Comparable in cultural significance to the 1959 'Burst Standard.'
Current Market Value
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Mahogany (body), Maple (carved top) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Ebony (multi-ply bound) |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic, stop tailpiece |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe double-ring |
| Finish Options | Ebony Black |
| Est. Production | 300 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two PAF humbuckers. This year's PAFs are among the most sought-after due to their tonal character.
What Changed in 1959
Peak year for PAF quality and output. The 1959 Les Paul Custom shares the same mythological status as the 1959 Standard 'Burst' but with the added elegance of Custom cosmetics.
Collector's Notes
Original 1959 Customs are exceptionally rare. Beware of 'Frankenstein' builds using later Custom bodies with replaced PAFs. Full documentation and expert authentication are essential at these price levels.