Gibson Les Paul 59 LB Lefthand VOS
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Les Paul 59 LB Lefthand VOS
Product Info
Article Number:
537860
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul 59 LB Lefthand VOS
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$6,927.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously gorgeous and authentic-feeling Les Paul for the lefty player seeking vintage mojo. The VOS finish and aged hardware give it a real depth of character, and those Custombucker pickups are a sweet spot for classic rock, blues, and beyond. It's a premium-priced instrument aimed at the discerning player who appreciates the finer details of a custom shop build.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul 59 LB Lefthand VOS
- Electric Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Custom shop model
- VOS - Vintage Original Specifications
- Top: Flamed maple
- Body: Solid mahogany
- One-piece neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Authentic ´59 Medium "C"
- 22 Historic medium jumbo frets
- Aniline Dye Back
- Pickups: 2 Unwaxed Custombucker Alnico III humbuckers
- CTS 500k Pots
- Oil-in-paper capacitors
- No-Wire ABR-1 bridge
- Aluminium stopbar
- Kluson Single Ring Vintage machine heads
- Cellulose Acetate Butyrate Plastic Parts
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Lemon Burst
- Includes Lifton case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • One-piece mahogany neck offers exceptional resonance and stability.
- • Custombucker Alnico III pickups deliver a thick, vintage-voiced tone.
- • VOS finish replicates aged nitrocellulose lacquer, enhancing character and feel.
- • Kluson Single Ring tuners provide smooth, accurate tuning stability.
CONS
- • The '59 Medium C neck profile may not suit all playing styles.
- • Solid mahogany construction results in a potentially heavy instrument.
- • The limited pickup selection restricts versatility for modern genres.
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Key Features
Body Material
Solid Mahogany with Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Unwaxed Custombucker Alnico III Humbuckers
Scale Length
24.75 in
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
The thinner VOS finish allows the wood to breathe more, generally resulting in a more resonant and open tone, though the difference is subtle and subject to personal preference.
They’re designed to emulate vintage tones but offer a touch more output and clarity compared to original '50s specs, providing a more defined signal without sacrificing warmth.
While mahogany is inherently dense, Gibson's chambering techniques in other models often aren’t applied here; a strap and potentially a wide, comfortable strap is recommended for longer gigs.
