Gibson Les Paul 59 SITF HA HPT
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Gibson
Les Paul 59 SITF HA HPT
Product Info
Article Number:
608023
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul 59 SITF HA HPT
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$10,338.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a serious instrument, meticulously crafted to evoke the feel and tone of a '59 Les Paul. The hide-glued construction and Custombuckers offer a depth and warmth that's truly special. It's for the player who appreciates the finer details and wants a vintage-voiced Les Paul experience, premium-priced and ready to inspire.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul 59 SITF HA HPT
- Electric Guitar
- Les Paul 1959 Custom Shop Murphy Lab Modell
- Hand-picked top
- Top: Flamed maple (hide glued)
- Body: Solid mahogany
- One-piece neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: rosewood (hide glued)
- Neck profile: Authentic ´59 Medium "C"
- Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- 22 Historic medium jumbo frets
- Aniline Dye back
- Pickups: 2 Custombucker Humbucker
- CTS 500k pots
- Oil-in-paper capacitors
- No-Wire ABR-1 bridge
- Aluminium stopbar
- Kluson single ring vintage machine heads
- 60th Anniversary Switchplate Medallion - historically correct backplate in a case
- Cellulose acetate butyrate plastic parts nickel hardware
- Finish: Heavy Aged (strong play marks)
- Colour: Slow Iced Tea Fade
- Includes Lifton case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Hide-glued top and neck offer exceptional resonance and sustain, a true vintage touch.
- • Custombucker pickups deliver thick, articulate tones perfect for rock and blues.
- • The Authentic '59 Medium 'C' neck profile is incredibly comfortable and familiar.
- • Murphy Lab construction ensures meticulous attention to detail and superior build quality.
CONS
- • The heavy aged finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can be prone to further wear.
- • The SITF color, while beautiful, might not appeal to all tastes and is quite rare.
- • The weight, typical of Les Pauls, will be a factor for some players – expect around 10-11 lbs.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Solid Mahogany with Flamed Maple Top (Hide-glued)
Neck Material
Solid Mahogany (One-piece)
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Hide-glued)
Pickups
2 Custombucker Humbucker
Scale Length
24.75 inches
Frets
22 Historic Medium Jumbo
Bridge
No-Wire ABR-1 Bridge with Aluminium Stopbar
Weight
10.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hide glue allows for a tighter bond between the top and body, resulting in improved vibration transfer and a more resonant, complex tone.
They're designed to emulate the output and character of early Custombuckers – slightly hotter than vintage PAFs but with a more refined, balanced tone.
It's a deliberate aging process simulating years of playing; the wear patterns will vary slightly, adding character and uniqueness to each instrument.
