Gibson 59 LP Standard GLF HPT #2
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Gibson
59 LP Standard GLF HPT #2
Product Info
Article Number:
601515
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
59 LP Standard GLF HPT #2
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$10,668.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a serious contender for players chasing that classic 1959 Les Paul vibe. The hide glue construction and unpotted pickups give it a warmth and responsiveness you rarely find. It's an exceptional instrument for blues, rock, and anyone who appreciates a historically-inspired feel and tone.
Product Description
- Gibson 59 LP Standard GLF HPT #2
- Electric Guitar
- Les Paul Standard 1959
- Body: Mahogany
- Two-piece ‘hide glued’ top: hand-selected curly maple
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Trapezoids made from cellulose nitrate
- Neck profile: '50s Rounded Medium C
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Custom Alnico 3 Humbucker (Unpotted)
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- CTS 500K Audio Taper Pots
- Oil-in-paper capacitors
- Pickguard: Laminated cellulose acetate butyrate in white
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Kluson Single Line machine heads
- Nickle hardware
- Strings: .010
- .013
- .017
- .026
- .036
- .046
- Finish: Heavy Aged
- Colour: Green Lemon Fade
- Includes case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Hide glue construction enhances resonance and sustain noticeably.
- • Unpotted Alnico 3 pickups deliver a raw, vintage-voiced tone.
- • The '50s Rounded Medium C neck profile is supremely comfortable and playable.
- • Heavy Aged finish authentically replicates a well-loved vintage instrument.
CONS
- • The heavy aged finish might not appeal to players preferring a pristine look.
- • The short scale length limits versatility for players accustomed to longer scales.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many guitarists.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Two-Piece Curly Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid Inlays
Pickups
Custom Alnico 3 Humbuckers (Unpotted)
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
ABR-1
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hide glue allows for a tighter bond, promoting better vibration transfer throughout the body, resulting in increased sustain and a more resonant tone.
Yes, unpotted pickups are less constrained, allowing for more high-end frequencies and a more open, dynamic sound with a slightly 'grittier' character.
The finish itself doesn't directly affect tone, but the aging process can subtly alter the instrument's resonance over time. It’s primarily an aesthetic choice.
