Gibson 70th Les Paul 59 HPT DIT #6

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Gibson 70th Les Paul 59 HPT DIT #6

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70th Les Paul 59 HPT DIT #6

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Product Info

Article Number: 617596
Brand: Gibson
Model: 70th Les Paul 59 HPT DIT #6
Price: $8,798.90

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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.

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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.

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