Gibson Les Paul 59 ULA HPT SF
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Gibson
Les Paul 59 ULA HPT SF
Product Info
Article Number:
601523
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul 59 ULA HPT SF
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$8,358.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a serious Les Paul for the discerning player who craves that authentic 50s vibe. The aged finish and 'hide glue' construction contribute to a warmth and responsiveness that's hard to find, and the Custombuckers really nail that classic rock tone. It's a premium-priced instrument aimed at experienced players wanting a true vintage-inspired experience.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul 59 ULA HPT SF
- Electric Guitar
- Les Paul 1959
- Aged in Murphy Lab
- Body: Solid mahogany
- "Hide glued" top: Flamed maple
- Aniline dye back
- One-piece neck: Mahogany
- "Hide glued" fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Trapezoids made from aged cellulose nitrate
- Neck profile: Authentic '59 Medium "C"
- 22 Historic medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Custombucker Humbucker
- CTS 500K Pots
- Oil-in-paper capacitors
- Pickguard: Laminated cellulose acetate butyrate in white
- Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
- Aluminium stopbar
- Kluson Single Ring Vintage machine heads
- Cellulose Acetate Butyrate Plasic Parts
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Ultra Light Aged (cracks in the lacquer)
- Colour: Southern Fade
- Includes Lifton case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • The 'Hide Glue' construction enhances resonance and sustain significantly.
- • Custombucker pickups deliver a thick, articulate tone perfect for vintage rock.
- • The Southern Fade finish and aged aesthetic create a stunning, authentic look.
- • Kluson Single Ring tuners offer precise tuning stability and vintage character.
CONS
- • The Ultra Light Aged finish, while beautiful, may be fragile and require careful handling.
- • The weight, typical of Les Pauls, will be a factor for some players.
- • The tonal palette, while excellent, leans towards classic rock and might lack modern versatility.
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Key Features
Body Material
Solid Mahogany with Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid Inlays
Pickups
2 Custombucker Humbuckers
Scale Length
24.75 inches
Frets
22 Historic Medium Jumbo
Bridge
No-Wire ABR-1 with Aluminium Stopbar
Weight
Approximately 9.5 - 10.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hide glue allows for greater wood vibration and resonance, resulting in a more open and complex tone with increased sustain.
The cracks are applied artificially to mimic vintage wear; they're superficial and don’t compromise the guitar's strength.
They're designed to emulate the output and character of early PAFs, offering a similar warm, articulate, and slightly compressed tone, but with modern consistency.
