Gibson Les Paul 59 Southern Fade ULA
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Gibson
Les Paul 59 Southern Fade ULA
Product Info
Article Number:
549914
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul 59 Southern Fade ULA
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$7,689.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Southern Fade ULA is a serious instrument—a vintage-voiced Les Paul built with modern refinements. The Murphy Lab treatment elevates the build, and those Custombuckers are creamy and powerful. It's perfect for experienced players seeking a refined, historically-inspired tone and build quality.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul 59 Southern Fade ULA
- Electric Guitar
- Murphy Lab Custom Shop model
- Solid mahogany body
- Hide glued maple top
- One-piece mahogany neck
- Hide glued rosewood fingerboard
- Aged Cellulose Nitrate trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Authentic '59 Medium "C"
- Aniline dye back
- 22 Historic Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Custombucker humbucker
- CTS 500k pots
- Oil-in-Paper capacitors
- No-Wire ABR-1 bridge
- Aluminium stop bar
- Kluson Single Ring Vintage tuners
- Cellulose Acetate Butyrate plastic parts
- Nickel Hardware
- Finish: Ultra Light Aged - lacquer cracks
- Colour: Southern Fade
- Incl. Lifton case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Murphy Lab build quality guarantees exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail.
- • Custombucker pickups deliver a thick, articulate tone ideal for classic rock and blues.
- • The '59 Medium 'C' neck profile offers comfortable playability and vintage feel.
- • Southern Fade finish provides a unique aesthetic and aged charm, enhancing visual appeal.
CONS
- • The solid mahogany construction results in a substantial weight, potentially fatiguing for some players.
- • The ULA finish, while aesthetically pleasing, might not appeal to players seeking a pristine look.
- • The limited pickup selection restricts versatility for players needing extreme high-gain tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
One-piece Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Custombucker Humbuckers
Scale Length
24.75 inches
Frets
22 Historic Medium Jumbo
Bridge
No-Wire ABR-1 Bridge with Aluminium Stop Bar
Weight
Approximately 10.5 lbs
Similar Products
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona
Other Acoustic Guitars
$5,499
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Applause Jump Dark Matter
Other Acoustic Guitars
$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
Frequently Asked Questions
Custombuckers offer a slightly hotter output with a more focused midrange, retaining clarity and vintage character.
The cracks are part of the aesthetic and applied carefully; they don't compromise the guitar’s strength or tone.
They provide smoother tuning stability and a more authentic vintage feel, often preferred by players seeking a period-correct experience.
