Gibson Les Paul 59 LB Lefthand VOS

Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy

Gibson Les Paul 59 LB Lefthand VOS

Gibson

Les Paul 59 LB Lefthand VOS

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 537860
Brand: Gibson
Model: Les Paul 59 LB Lefthand VOS
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.

Product Video

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

Similar Products

Behringer WING Compact Flyht Pro Bundle - Digital Mixers

Behringer WING Compact Flyht Pro Bundle

Digital Mixers

$2,748
4.8 Expert Rating
Ibanez GRGR221PA-AQB Bundle - ST Style Guitars

Ibanez GRGR221PA-AQB Bundle

ST Style Guitars

$325
5 Expert Rating
Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano - Pianos

Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano

Pianos

$9,119
Piano, With AnytimeX-4 equipment, Millennium III mechanics with ABS carbon parts of...
4.5 Expert Rating
Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT - ST Style Guitars

Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT

ST Style Guitars

$439
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Basswood with Art Grain in flamed maple look, Bolt-on neck:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Thomann Home Studio Bundle - Studio Packages

Thomann Home Studio Bundle

Studio Packages

$164
4.8 Expert Rating
Harley Benton SpaceShip 60 Bundle - Guitar Effect Power Supplies

Harley Benton SpaceShip 60 Bundle

Guitar Effect Power Supplies

$175
4.8 Expert Rating
Applause Jump Dark Matter - Other Acoustic Guitars

Applause Jump Dark Matter

Other Acoustic Guitars

$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
4.5 Expert Rating
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona - Other Acoustic Guitars

Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona

Other Acoustic Guitars

$5,499
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
4.8 Expert Rating

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.

We use cookies to improve your experience. Learn more