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Weight: 8 lbs 0.2 oz

The Beauty of the Burst

The Gibson Custom Shop Dealer Select 1959 Les Paul Standard is more than just a reissue—it’s a meticulously crafted tribute to one of the most legendary original ’59 Bursts ever documented. This limited-run masterpiece is inspired by the stunning Les Paul featured on Page 78 of the iconic book The Beauty of the Burst, a definitive collection celebrating the most sought-after vintage Les Pauls in existence.

From laser-scanned dimensions to chemically recreated plastics and historically accurate materials, every detail of this guitar has been rendered with unparalleled precision. It represents the culmination of decades of expertise from the Gibson Custom Shop, capturing the vibe, tone, and feel of a true Golden Era Les Paul.

This is not just a guitar—it’s history reimagined, a rare collector’s piece that delivers timeless tone, stunning craftsmanship, and the spirit of an era-defining instrument.

Body Shape: Les Paul
Top: AAA Maple
Back: Mahogany
Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Light Aged
Color: Beauty of the Burst #78
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: 1959 Carmelita (.860"-.975")
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number of Frets: 22
Frets: Historic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon Reissue
Nut Width: 1.687"
Inlays: Cellulose Trapezoid
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Headstock Inlay: Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl | Les Paul Model Silkscreen
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Bridge: ’59 ABR-1 Historic Reissue
Saddle Material: Nickel-Plated Brass
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Deluxe SD90
Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hats
Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
Switch Washer: Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Jack Plate Cover: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Control Covers: Black Royalite
Strap Buttons: Aluminum
Mounting Rings: M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker Humbucker
Controls: 2 Volume | 2 Tone
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
Strings: .010–.046
Case: Hardshell Case

Gibson Custom Dealer Select 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Murphy Lab Light Aged- "Beauty of the Burst" Page 78 (96205)