Gibson 59 Les Paul HPT TWR ULA #1
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59 Les Paul HPT TWR ULA #1
Product Info
Article Number:
619850
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
59 Les Paul HPT TWR ULA #1
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$7,918.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously dialed-in Les Paul, aiming for that '59 vibe with modern refinements. The Custombuckers give you plenty of punch for rock and blues, while the neck profile is surprisingly comfortable. It’s a premium-priced instrument best suited for experienced players seeking a refined, vintage-inspired tone and feel.
Product Description
- Gibson 59 Les Paul HPT TWR ULA #1
- Electric Guitar
- Les Paul 1959 Standard model
- According to the specifications of our experts and woods hand-selected on site in Nashville
- Top: AAA maple
- Body: Mahogany
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Single-ply binding on body top and neck
- Neck profile: R9
- V1 Carmelita - neck thickness at 1st fret: 22 mm
- at 12th fret: 25 mm
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- 22 Reissue Jescar FW45100 frets
- Nut: Reissue nylon
- Pickups: Two unpotted Custombucker humbuckers
- Two volume and two tone controls
- 3-way toggle switch
- Pickguard: Cream True Historic (not mounted
- only included)
- Bridge: ABR-1 Historic
- Kluson Deluxe machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Ultra Light Aged
- Colour: Translucent Wine Red
- Includes case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • AAA maple top delivers exceptional clarity and sustain.
- • R9/V1 neck profile offers a comfortable, vintage-inspired feel.
- • Custombucker pickups provide a powerful, dynamic, and responsive tone.
- • Ultra Light Aged finish enhances the vintage aesthetic and feel.
CONS
- • The Ultra Light Aged finish might not appeal to those wanting a pristine look.
- • The weight, typical of Les Pauls, will be a factor for some players.
- • Custombuckers, while fantastic, may lack the extreme high-gain character of some modern pickups.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with AAA Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Two Unpotted Custombucker Humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
22 Reissue Jescar FW45100
Bridge
ABR-1 Historic
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The finish is thinner, allowing more wood vibration and potentially a slightly more resonant tone. It's primarily aesthetic, but the aged look contributes to the overall vintage feel.
These are unpotted, which generally leads to a more open, dynamic, and slightly breathy tone with more natural harmonic complexity, though they may be slightly more prone to microphonic noise.
The R9/V1 is a blend of vintage profiles; it’s slimmer than a '50s neck but thicker than a '60s, offering a comfortable balance. Neck consistency can vary slightly, but Gibson generally maintains tight tolerances.
