Gibson 70th Les Paul 59 HPT DIT #6
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70th Les Paul 59 HPT DIT #6
Product Info
Article Number:
617596
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
70th Les Paul 59 HPT DIT #6
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$8,798.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 70th Anniversary Les Paul is a serious instrument—a meticulously crafted homage to the '59 era. The hide-glued top and Carmelita neck make for a phenomenal feel and tone, leaning towards a warm, articulate vintage sound. It's perfect for players seeking a premium-voiced, historically inspired Les Paul experience.
Product Description
- Gibson 70th Les Paul 59 HPT DIT #6
- Electric Guitar
- Les Paul 1959 Custom Shop model
- ‘Hide glued’ top: hand-selected AAA curly maple
- Llightweight body: solid mahogany
- Set-in
- one-piece neck: Mahogany
- "Hide glued" fingerboard: Rosewood
- Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Carmelita Fine Carved ‘C’
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- 22 Historic medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: Custombucker AlNiCo III unwaxed (neck) and Custombucker Double Black AlNiCo III unwaxed (bridge) humbucker
- CTS 500k pots
- Paper-in-oil capacitors
- 3-way switch
- No-Wire ABR-1 bridge
- Aluminium stopbar
- Grover kidney machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Custom Shop Medallion (historically correct backplate in case)
- Finish: Ultra Light Aged
- Colour: Dark Iced Tea Fade
- Includes GWW aged case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Hand-glued top delivers exceptional resonance and sustain.
- • Carmelita neck profile offers unparalleled comfort and playability.
- • Custombucker pickups provide a powerful, vintage-voiced tone.
- • Ultra Light Aged finish enhances aesthetic appeal and perceived age.
CONS
- • The weight, typical for a Les Paul, can be fatiguing for extended playing.
- • The Dark Iced Tea Fade finish may not appeal to all tastes.
- • Limited pickup versatility for modern, high-gain genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Solid Mahogany with AAA Curly Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany (One-Piece)
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Custombucker AlNiCo III (Neck) & Custombucker Double Black AlNiCo III (Bridge)
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
22 Historic Medium Jumbo
Bridge
No-Wire ABR-1 with Aluminium Stopbar
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it allows for a tighter bond and enhanced vibration transfer, contributing to a more resonant and lively tone, a hallmark of vintage Les Pauls.
The Double Black has increased windings for a hotter output and a slightly more aggressive tone, ideal for lead work while maintaining vintage character.
It's a carefully applied aging process replicating natural wear, primarily cosmetic; the guitar is new and plays flawlessly, avoiding structural compromise.
