The Holy Grail, Within Reach
Let’s be real. For most of us, getting our hands on a legit 1959 Les Paul Standard is a dream. But this Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard isn’t just another copy. It’s a painstakingly crafted tribute, built in direct partnership with the Gibson Custom Shop to bring that holy grail experience to the rest of us. From the classic ‘open book’ headstock to the long neck tenon, this guitar is built to feel and sound like the real deal.
The foundation is pure Les Paul: a solid mahogany body capped with a maple top and a stunning AAA flame maple veneer, all finished in a vintage gloss that lets the wood breathe. The one-piece mahogany neck has that legendary ’59 Rounded Medium C profile that’s arguably the most sought-after neck shape in history. It’s a comfortable, substantial feel that invites you to dig in.
Genuine Gibson Custombucker Tone
Here’s where things get serious. This isn’t just ‘vintage-voiced.’ Epiphone has loaded this ’59 with a pair of actual Gibson USA Custombucker pickups. These are the same PAF-style humbuckers you’ll find in Gibson’s Custom Shop reissues, and they deliver that iconic, articulate, and harmonically rich tone that defined a generation of music. Paired with top-shelf electronics like CTS pots and Bumblebee paper-in-oil capacitors, the sonic authenticity is simply unreal.
Built for a Lifetime
Every detail is here, from the ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and Gibson Historic Reissue Aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece to the Epiphone Deluxe vintage-style tuners. It all comes protected in a proper brown and pink hardshell case, just like the originals. This isn’t just a guitar; it’s a piece of history, remade for the modern player.
