EPIPHONE 1959 Les Paul Standard

Epiphone Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard — Gibson Custom Shop Collaboration

The 1959 Les Paul Standard is the holy grail of electric guitars — a sunburst-finished, PAF-loaded slab of mahogany and maple that collectors pay six figures to own. Now, for the first time ever, Epiphone has partnered directly with the Gibson Custom Shop to build an accessible recreation that doesn’t cut corners where it matters most. Real Gibson BurstBucker pickups. Real ’59 neck profile. Real aged finish. This is as close as most players will ever get — and it’s closer than you’d expect.

Key Features:

• Gibson USA BurstBucker™ 2 & 3 Humbuckers — The same pickups found in Gibson Custom Shop instruments, delivering the warm, complex, slightly asymmetrical PAF tone that made the original ’59 legendary
• Mahogany Body with Carved Hard Maple Cap and AAA Figured Maple Veneer — Classic Les Paul construction with premium visual impact; the figured maple top gives each guitar a unique, stunning appearance
• ’59 Rounded “C” Hand-Rolled Neck Profile with Long Tenon — The long tenon joint improves resonance and sustain, while the hand-rolled neck edges and authentic ’59 profile deliver the comfortable, broken-in feel of a vintage original
• Aged Finish — Applied to evoke the look of a guitar that’s already lived a life; the aesthetic perfectly complements the vintage-correct appointments throughout
• 50s-Era Wiring with CTS® Pots, Switchcraft® Hardware, and Mallory™ Capacitors — Premium electronics throughout, wired the old-school way for that characteristic vintage taper and warm tone rolloff
• Epiphone LockTone™ ABR-1 Bridge and Stop Bar Tailpiece — Locks into place to prevent shifting, improving sustain and making string changes easier
• Graph Tech® NuBone® Nut — Self-lubricating for improved tuning stability and resonance
• Epiphone Deluxe Tuners with Vintage Tulip Keys — Classic look with reliable performance
• Limited Edition Metal Medallion Toggle Switchplate — A distinctive, collectible detail exclusive to this run
• Vintage-Style Brown Hardshell Case Included

Why Buy from Dietze Music?

A guitar this special deserves more than a blind online purchase, and at Dietze Music, we think you should play it before you take it home. Our team in Lincoln, Omaha, and Bellevue, NE can walk you through exactly what makes this Gibson Custom Shop collaboration different from a standard Epiphone Les Paul — and why the BurstBucker pickups alone make it worth serious consideration. Give us a call at (800) 357-1535 or stop in and let us put it in your hands.

Ideal For:

The Epiphone Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard is built for the serious player or collector who wants authentic ’59 Les Paul character without the vintage price tag. It’s ideal for blues, classic rock, and hard rock players who want genuine Gibson pickup tone in a beautifully crafted, limited-run instrument. With its aged aesthetics, premium electronics, and exclusive Gibson partnership pedigree, it’s also a compelling piece for collectors who appreciate the history behind the model it honors.