Here for sale we have an Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard in Aged Dark Cherry Burst finish. Made in China in 2020, this guitar was made in collaboration with the Gibson custom shop as a recreation of the legendary '59 Les Paul. Naturally, a set-neck construction is featured, and comprises a Mahogany body with Carved Maple cap and 'AAA' Flame Maple veneer, Mahogany neck and 22 fret Laurel fingerboard. Nickel hardware is fitted including an Epiphone LockTone StopBar tailpiece, a Tune-O-Matic bridge and Epiphone Deluxe tuning machines with Vintage Tulip keys. A pair of Gibson humbucking pickups are fitted, with a BurstBucker 2 in the neck and BurstBucker 3 in the bridge. These are wired to a 3-way toggle switch and independent volume & tone controls. The Mahogany neck plays very well, with the '50s Vintage profile filling the hand nicely, as would be expected from a '59 Les Paul. Whilst the profile is certainly substantial, it remains slim enough for articulate playing, and with the Satin finish to the rear feels plenty fast enough for lead lines and solos. Traditional appointments and specifications such as the 12" fingerboard radius go a long way to capturing the spirit and vibe of the highly sought after '59 Les Pauls, whilst the Medium Jumbo frets add a level of modern playability for enhanced vibrato and string bending techniques. The pair of Gibson BurstBucker pickups installed in this guitar deliver classic Les Paul tones, with plenty of warmth and character. The BurstBucker pickups were designed by Gibson to capture the nuance and magic of the original PAF pickups, and make use of unbalanced coils with no wax potting to provide a more open and airy tone than most modern pickups. The neck position is particularly warm and creamy, delivering beautiful solo and lead tones with plenty of power to push you to the front of the mix. The BB3 in the bridge is hotter, and drives the front end of an amp into a thick, saturated distortion with ease. The controls use CTS pots with traditional '50s wiring and Mallory capacitors, allowing for comprehensive control of your tone in an authentic and faithful package. Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.

Verification report

Our ID: 1180725118050 Weight: 8.7lbs Serial: 20061523527 Aesthetic Condition: Headstock: Overall very good condition. The front face of the headstock displays light to moderate scratching particularly surrounding the tuning posts. Neck: Overall very good condition. The rear of the neck has worn down to a gloss however does not display any marks or indentations. The fingerboard demonstrates light lateral scratching. Body: Overall very good condition. The front face demonstrates light scratching and has some slight wear to the finish. The sides of the guitar display light to moderate scratches with some light indentations on the treble side which do not break the finish. Light scratching consistent with buckle marks are evident on the rear of the guitar with some slightly more prominent scratches on the lower bout, additionally there is a small indentation on the rear lower bout, just below the rear cavity plate, which does not break the finish. Condition of Frets: The frets display moderate indentations and flattening of the crown, not affecting playability. There is substantial material remaining for any future fret work the new owner may wish to perform. Current Set Up: Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss Rod Tool (4mm Hex) not included. Hardware: Fully functional and very good condition with only light signs of wear. Structural: No concerns to note. Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height. Strings on Guitar - 10-46 Electrics: Fully functional. Case & Accessories Original Epiphone Hard Case. Overall excellent condition with minimal signs of use. Guitar supplied with original swing tags and strap locks.