Gibson Les Paul 59 SITF Heavy Aged
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Les Paul 59 SITF Heavy Aged
Product Info
Article Number:
504264
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul 59 SITF Heavy Aged
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$9,788.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SITF Les Paul is a serious contender for players chasing that elusive vintage vibe. The Murphy Lab attention to detail is stunning, and the Custombuckers have a real growl. It's a premium-priced instrument, but if you're a dedicated rock or blues player who appreciates the finer details, this is a phenomenal choice.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul 59 SITF Heavy Aged
- Electric Guitar
- Lab Les Paul 1959 - Murphy Lab Model
- "Hide glued" top: flamed maple
- Body: solid mahogany
- One-piece neck: Mahagony
- "Hide glued" fingerboard: Rosewood
- Aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Authentic '59 medium "C"
- 22 Historic medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Custombucker humbuckers
- CTS 500k pots
- Oil-in-paper capacitors
- Aniline Dye Back
- No-wire ABR-1 bridge
- Alumuinium stopbar
- Kluson Single Ring Vintage machine heads
- Cellulose Acetate Butyrate plastic parts
- Nickel hardware
- Custom Shop Switchplate Medallion (historically correct backplate in case)
- Finish: Heavy Aged with strong traces of use
- Colour: Slow Iced Tea Fade
- Includes Lifton case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Murphy Lab construction ensures exceptional accuracy and detail in vintage replication.
- • Custombucker pickups deliver a thick, articulate tone ideal for rock and blues.
- • The '59 medium C neck profile provides incredible comfort and playability.
- • Heavy Aged finish authentically recreates the wear and character of a vintage instrument.
CONS
- • The heavy weight can be fatiguing for extended playing sessions.
- • The Slow Iced Tea Fade color limits versatility for certain modern genres.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for most players.
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Key Features
Body Material
Solid Mahogany with Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Custombucker Humbuckers
Scale Length
24.75 in
Frets
22 Historic Medium Jumbo
Bridge
No-Wire ABR-1 Bridge with Aluminum Stopbar
Weight
Approximately 10-11 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The finish itself doesn’t significantly impact the tone, but the aging process can subtly affect resonance by opening the pores of the wood.
They’re a period-correct choice, offering a slightly different feel, but they are well-made and function perfectly well for tuning stability.
Custombuckers aim to capture the essence of a PAF, offering a similar output and tonal complexity, but with a slightly more refined and controlled response.
