Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard WBB
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Epiphone
1959 Les Paul Standard WBB
Product Info
Article Number:
608491
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
1959 Les Paul Standard WBB
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$1,395.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard WBB is a fantastic entry point into the classic Les Paul experience. The build quality is solid, the pickups offer a great blend of warmth and bite, and that neck profile is a joy to play. It’s perfect for players craving that vintage vibe and sustain without the premium-priced tag of a Gibson.
Product Description
- Epiphone Les Paul 59 Washed Bourbon B.
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- Set neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Trapeze
- Upper body binding
- Neck profile: 1959 rounded "C"
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- 22 frets
- 2 USA Custombucker Alnico 3 HumbuckerPickup: 2 volume and 2 tone controls
- .022uF Luxe Bumblebee capacitors
- 3-way switch
- Pickguard: Cream
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Washed Bourbon Burst
- Includes case
PROS
- • The '59 Rounded C neck profile is exceptionally comfortable for extended playing.
- • USA Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups deliver a surprisingly authentic vintage Les Paul tone.
- • Washed Bourbon Burst finish provides a beautiful, aged aesthetic and unique character.
- • The Luxe Bumblebee capacitors noticeably improve the clarity and responsiveness of the tone controls.
CONS
- • The weight, typical of Les Pauls, can be a burden for some players over long gigs.
- • Rosewood fingerboards are increasingly uncommon and may not appeal to all players.
- • While versatile, it leans towards a warmer sound; high-gain modern genres might feel constrained.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 x USA Custombucker Alnico 3 Humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
22
Bridge
Nickel Hardware Tune-o-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're a very respectable approximation, offering similar output and tonal character but with a slightly more modern edge.
No, the 'Washed' finish is designed to be unique; expect variations in color and grain patterns between individual instruments.
The binding adds a slight smoothness, but it’s a subtle difference; it's mostly an aesthetic enhancement.
