Gibson Les Paul 59 HPT MF #4
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Gibson
Les Paul 59 HPT MF #4
Product Info
Article Number:
574186
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul 59 HPT MF #4
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$9,018.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Les Paul 59 HPT MF #4 is a serious instrument—the hide glue construction and Custombuckers really deliver a vintage vibe with modern power. It's built for the discerning player who appreciates meticulous craftsmanship and wants a guitar that feels and sounds exceptional. Ideal for players seeking that classic Les Paul tone, but with a refined, lightweight feel.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul 59 HPT MF #4
- Electric Guitar
- Model: Custom Shop
- Les Paul 1959
- "Hide glued" top: Selected AAA flamed 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: 2 unwaxed Custombucker Zebra AlNiCo II humbuckers
- CTS 500k Pots
- Oil-in-paper capacitors
- No-Wire ABR-1 bridge
- Alumuinium stopbar
- Custom Shop Medallion (historically correct backplate in case)
- Kluson reissue machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Ultra Light Aged at the Murphy Lab
- Colour: Mojave Fade
- Includes GWW Aged case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • The 'hide glue' construction promises enhanced resonance and sustain, a hallmark of vintage instruments.
- • Custombucker Zebra pickups deliver a powerful, articulate tone, versatile for rock and blues.
- • The Carmelita Fine Carved neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability for extended playing.
- • Ultra Light Aged finish beautifully replicates a vintage aesthetic while minimizing the instrument's weight.
CONS
- • The premium-priced tag places it out of reach for many players, a significant investment.
- • The Mojave Fade finish, while visually striking, may not appeal to all tastes.
- • While versatile, the pickup configuration leans toward a hotter, more focused sound, limiting clean tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Solid Mahogany with AAA Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Custombucker Zebra AlNiCo II Humbuckers
Scale Length
24.75 inches
Frets
22 Historic Medium Jumbo
Bridge
No-Wire ABR-1 Bridge with Aluminum Stopbar
Weight
8.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hide glue allows for a more flexible bond, potentially enhancing vibration transfer and resulting in a slightly more resonant and open tone, closer to original 50s Les Pauls.
Yes, they're hotter, providing more output and a thicker, more saturated tone. While versatile, you might need to adjust amp settings for cleaner sounds compared to standard PAF replicas.
The aging is primarily cosmetic, designed to replicate the wear of a well-played vintage instrument. However, the process is carefully executed to avoid impacting the neck's action or the instrument's overall tonal character.
