Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Murphy Lab Light Aged – Royal Tea burst
Gibson Custom Shop’s 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue is not just a tribute to the priceless original models — it’s a clone of them. From laser-scanned dimensions to chemically-recreated plastics to color-matched shades of sunburst, every element has been rendered in unbelievable detail. It represents the culmination of decades of work by Custom Shop’s expert team — a tireless quest to bring accuracy and authenticity to the hands of fans. It’s the definition of cool, and it’s the best representation of the 1959 Les Paul Standard since the Gibson Custom Shop began making Historic Reissues over twenty-five years ago.
It features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
Tech Specs
General
Number of Strings | 6 |
Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
Weight | 3.998 kg / 8.808 lbs |
Body
Body Shape | Les Paul |
Top Material | 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit |
Body Material | 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany |
Body Finish | Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Murphy Lab Light Aged |
Color | Royal Tea Burst |
Neck
Neck Material | Solid Mahogany |
Neck Shape | Authentic ’59 Medium C-Shape |
Neck Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
Fingerboard Radius | 304.8 mm / 12″ |
Fingerboard Material | Indian Rosewood |
Fingerboard Inlay | Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid |
Fret Wire | Historic Medium-Jumbo |
Number of Frets | 22 |
Scale Length | 24.75″ |
Nut Width | 42.85 mm / 1.687″ |
Nut Material | Nylon |
End Of Board Width | 56.89 mm / 2.239″ |
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Hardware
Bridge | ABR-1 |
Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
Hardware Finish | Nickel – Murphy Lab Light Aged |
Electronics
Neck Pickup | Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
Bridge Pickup | Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
Controls | CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft |
Miscellaneous
Model | 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Light Aged – Royal Tea Burst |
Collection | Murphy Lab |
Weight Relief | None |
Binding | 1-Ply Royalite |
Saddle Material | Nickel-plated Brass |
Tuning Machines | Kluson Single Line, Single Ring |
Pickguard | Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate |
Truss Rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube |
Truss Rod Cover | Authentic Stepped 2-Ply |
Control Knobs | Butyrate Gold Top Hats |
Switch Tip | Amber Catalin |
Switch washer | Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate |
Jack Plate Cover | Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate |
Control Covers | Black Royalite |
Strap Buttons | Aluminum |
Mounting Rings | M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate |
Pickup Covers | Authentic Profile Nickel Silver |
Output Jack | 1/4″ Switchcraft |
Strings Gauge | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
Case | Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch |
Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case |
Serial Number | 912057 |