Epiphone 1959 Les Paul IceTea Burst VOS
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Epiphone
1959 Les Paul IceTea Burst VOS
Product Info
Article Number:
588242
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
1959 Les Paul IceTea Burst VOS
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$1,428.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Ice Tea Burst VOS is a seriously impressive Epiphone. The aged look is spot-on, and the Custombucker pickups deliver a fantastic, thick, vintage tone perfect for blues, rock, and classic rock players wanting that '59 vibe without the premium-priced Gibson tag. It's a real workhorse instrument.
Product Description
- Epiphone Les Paul 59 Ice Tea Burst VOS
- Electric Guitar
- Inspired by Gibson Custom
- Top: flamed maple
- Body: solid mahogany
- One-piece neck: Mahagony
- Fingerboard: Indian laurel
- Trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Authentic 59' medium "C"
- 22 Historic medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Custombucker humbuckers
- CTS 500k pots
- ABR-style bridge
- Alumuinium stopbar
- Single Ring Vintage machine heads
- Vintage plastic parts
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Iced Tea Burst VOS
- Includes Lifton-inspired case
PROS
- • Flamed maple top provides gorgeous aesthetics and enhanced resonance.
- • Solid mahogany body delivers that classic Les Paul warmth and sustain.
- • Custombucker pickups offer a surprisingly authentic vintage-era humbucker tone.
- • Vintage plastic parts and nickel hardware enhance the aged, authentic feel.
CONS
- • Weight can be significant, especially for extended playing sessions.
- • Indian laurel fingerboard, while stable, lacks the traditional feel of rosewood.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to more modern, coil-splitting guitars.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Solid Mahogany with Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Pickups
Epiphone Custombucker Humbuckers
Scale Length
24.75"
Frets
22 Historic Medium Jumbo
Bridge
ABR-Style with Aluminum Stopbar
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Epiphone has done a commendable job replicating the '59 medium 'C' profile – it’s comfortable and familiar, though subtle differences exist in thickness and finish.
Yes, the CTS 500k pots noticeably improve the guitar’s responsiveness and tonal clarity, reducing that common 'budget guitar' feel.
The VOS (Vintage Overall Satin) finish genuinely feels aged and worn, with subtle checking and imperfections that contribute to the guitar's vintage character and playability.
