Gibson 59 Les Paul FactoryB HPT LA #2

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Gibson 59 Les Paul FactoryB HPT LA #2

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59 Les Paul FactoryB HPT LA #2

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 619769
Brand: Gibson
Model: 59 Les Paul FactoryB HPT LA #2
Price: $9,898.90

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This FactoryB Les Paul is a serious recreation of a '59, nailing the vintage vibe and tone. The hand-selected woods and meticulous details elevate it above most production models. It’s ideal for players craving authentic, warm, and powerful tones, particularly in blues and rock settings, and who appreciate a premium-priced instrument with genuine character.

Product Description

  • Gibson 59 Les Paul FactoryB HPT LA #2
  • Electric Guitar
  • Built according to the specifications of our experts and woods hand-selected on site in Nashville
  • Les Paul 1959
  • Top: Hand-selected AAA maple
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Set-in neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Trapeze fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: R9
  • V1 Carmelita - neck thickness at 1st fret: 22 mm
  • at 12th fret: 25 mm
  • Single-ply binding on body top and neck
  • Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
  • Nylon Reissue nut
  • 22 Jescar FW45100 Reissue Medium Jumbo frets
  • Pickups: Two custombucker humbuckers
  • Two volume and two tone controls
  • 3-way toggle switch
  • Pickguard: Cream True Historic (not mounted
  • only included)
  • Bridge: ABR-1 Historic Reissue non-wire
  • Kluson Deluxe machine heads
  • Hardware: Nickel
  • Finish: Light Aged
  • Colour: Factory Burst
  • Includes case and certificate of authenticity
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Hand-selected maple top delivers exceptional clarity and shimmering highs.
  • • R9 neck profile offers a comfortable, familiar vintage feel.
  • • Custombucker pickups provide a balanced, articulate, and powerful tone.
  • • Nickel hardware and light aged finish enhance vintage aesthetics and feel.
CONS
  • • Mahogany body contributes to a significant weight, potentially uncomfortable for some.
  • • Cream True Historic pickguard is unmounted, requiring separate installation.
  • • Scale length limits versatility, best suited for classic rock and blues styles.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany with AAA Maple Top
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups Two Custombucker Humbuckers
Scale Length 629 mm (24.75")
Frets Jescar FW45100 Reissue Medium Jumbo
Bridge ABR-1 Historic Reissue Non-Wire
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Custombuckers aim to emulate PAFs, offering a balanced output and clarity, but with a slightly more modern articulation and refined dynamics.
Yes, the R9 profile is noticeably slimmer and more rounded than many current Gibson necks, providing a vintage-style feel that some players find more comfortable.
The light aging is primarily cosmetic, though it can slightly alter the feel of the finish and potentially allow the wood to resonate a bit more freely. It’s subtle, but contributes to the vintage aesthetic.

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