Gibson Les Paul 59 HPT DIT #2
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Les Paul 59 HPT DIT #2
Product Info
Article Number:
574217
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul 59 HPT DIT #2
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$8,798.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Les Paul 59 HPT DIT #2 is a meticulously crafted tribute to Gibson's golden age. The 'hide glue' construction, aged finish, and Custombucker pickups combine for a truly authentic vintage tone and feel. It's a dream instrument for serious players seeking a premium, historically inspired Les Paul experience.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul 59 HPT DIT #2
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop Model
- Les Paul 1959
- "Hide glued" top: selected maple
- Lightweight body: solid mahogany
- One-piece neck: Mahagony
- "Hide glued" fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoids
- Neck profile: Carmelita Fine Carved "C"
- 22 Historic medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: unwaxed Custombucker AlNiCo III (neck) and unwaxed Custombucker Double Black AlNiCo III (bridge) humbuckers
- CTS 500k pots
- Oil-in-paper capacitors
- No-Wire ABR-1 bridge
- Alumuinium stopbar
- Custom Shop Medallion (historically correct backplate in case)
- Grover kidney machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Ultra Light Aged at the Murphy Lab
- Colour: Dark Iced Tea Fade
- Incl. GWW Aged case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • The 'hide glue' construction promises enhanced resonance and sustain, a hallmark of '59 era instruments.
- • Custombucker AlNiCo III pickups deliver thick, articulate tones ideal for classic rock and blues.
- • The Carmelita 'C' neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability – truly a vintage feel.
- • Ultra Light Aged finish minimizes the thick, modern gloss, revealing the wood's natural beauty.
CONS
- • The lightweight body, while desirable, might feel too fragile for aggressive players.
- • The Custombucker pickups, while excellent, lack the extreme output of some modern high-gain pickups.
- • The premium-priced nature makes it inaccessible to many players, despite its value proposition.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Solid Mahogany with Selected Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Custombucker AlNiCo III (neck) & Custombucker Double Black AlNiCo III (bridge)
Scale Length
24.75"
Frets
22 Historic Medium Jumbo
Bridge
No-Wire ABR-1 with Aluminum Stopbar
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hide glue generally allows for more vibration and resonance, resulting in a more lively and open tone with improved sustain.
They're designed to emulate the output and character of vintage PAF humbuckers, but with subtle refinements for clarity and balance – a sweet spot for many players.
The finish is a rare color, and the Murphy Lab aging replicates the wear and character of a decades-old guitar, enhancing its visual appeal and perceived vintage authenticity.
