Gibson Les Paul 59 Royal Tea LA
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Gibson
Les Paul 59 Royal Tea LA
Product Info
Article Number:
612150
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul 59 Royal Tea LA
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$8,358.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Royal Tea Les Paul is a serious throwback, aiming for that authentic '59 vibe. The custom shop build quality and those unpotted Custombuckers give it a warm, powerful tone that's perfect for blues, rock, and classic tones. It’s a premium-priced instrument geared towards discerning players who appreciate vintage accuracy and exceptional craftsmanship.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul 59 Royal Tea LA
- Electric Guitar
- Custom shop model
- Les Paul 1959
- Top: Selected
- flamed maple
- Body: Solid mahogany
- One piece neck: Mahogany
- "Hide glued" fingerboard: Rosewood
- Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Authentic '59 Medium "C"
- 22 historic medium jumbo frets
- Aniline Dye Back
- Pickups: Two unpotted AlNiCo III Custombucker humbuckers
- CTS 500k potentiometers
- Oil-in-Paper capacitors
- No-Wire ABR 1 bridge
- Aluminium stopbar
- Kluson single ring vintage machine heads
- Cellulose Acetate Butyrate plastic parts
- Nickel hardware
- 2022 Switchplate Medallion (historically correct backplate in case)
- Colour: Royal Tea
- Includes Lifton case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • The '59 Medium C neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability.
- • Unpotted AlNiCo III Custombuckers deliver a thick, vintage-voiced tone.
- • Solid mahogany body and flamed maple top provide rich sustain and beautiful aesthetics.
- • Kluson single-ring vintage machine heads ensure accurate tuning and vintage vibe.
CONS
- • The solid mahogany construction results in a substantial and potentially unwieldy weight.
- • The Royal Tea finish, while striking, might not appeal to all players’ tastes.
- • The limited pickup options restrict versatility for modern or extreme musical styles.
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Key Features
Body Material
Solid mahogany with flamed maple top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
AlNiCo III Custombuckers (unpotted)
Scale Length
24.75 in
Frets
22 historic medium jumbo
Bridge
No-Wire ABR 1
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It provides a thinner, more resonant feel compared to modern finishes and imparts a subtle, vintage aesthetic with slight checking and imperfections.
Yes, they are unpotted, which allows for more high-frequency response and a more dynamic, slightly microphonic character compared to potted pickups.
Beyond the backplate, expect slightly thinner nitro finishes, period-correct hardware tolerances, and a more organic feel overall, reflecting the build practices of the late 1950s.
