Gibson 59 LP Standard HPT Amber Burst
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Gibson
59 LP Standard HPT Amber Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
611128
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
59 LP Standard HPT Amber Burst
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$8,798.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a serious Les Paul – the HPT construction really elevates the resonance. The DiMarzio pickups give you a powerful, vintage-inspired tone, and the neck profile is a real joy to play. It’s ideal for experienced players seeking a premium, historically-inspired instrument with a unique voice.
Product Description
- Gibson 59 LP Standard HPT Amber Burst
- Electric Guitar
- Les Paul 1959
- Custom Shop model
- Two-piece ‘hide glued’ top: Hand-selected quilted maple
- Top: Hand-selected AAA flamed maple
- Body: Mahogany
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: R9
- V1 Carmelita
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- 22 medium jumbo frets
- Nut: Reissue nylon
- Pickups: Two DiMarzio 36th Anniversary humbuckers
- Two volume and two tone controls
- 3-way toggle switch
- CTS 500K Audio Taper Pots
- Paper-in-oil capacitor
- Pickguard: Historic Cream (unmounted)
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Kluson Single Line machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Strings: .010
- .013
- .017
- .026
- .036
- .046
- Colour: Golden Poppy Burst
- Includes case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Hide glue construction offers exceptional resonance and sustain, noticeably improved.
- • DiMarzio 36th Anniversary pickups deliver thick, articulate tones perfect for rock.
- • R9/V1 neck profile provides a comfortable, familiar feel for vintage Les Paul lovers.
- • AAA flamed maple top adds stunning aesthetics and contributes to a vibrant voice.
CONS
- • High-end price point puts it out of reach for many players, a significant investment.
- • Relatively heavy body (around 10.5 lbs) may be fatiguing for some over extended play.
- • Historic Cream pickguard is unmounted, requiring additional effort for installation.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Quilted Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
DiMarzio 36th Anniversary Humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
ABR-1
Weight
10.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hide glue allows for more efficient transfer of vibration, resulting in a more resonant, open, and lively tone – a noticeable upgrade.
Yes, they offer a higher output than many stock Gibson pickups, providing more sustain and a thicker, more aggressive tone when needed.
It's a historically inspired finish, replicating rare and sought-after vintage Les Paul colors, adding to the guitar's aesthetic appeal and collectibility.
