Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard BOTB 116 Heavy Aged NH

A detail that considerably enhances its interest for discerning collectors.

Murphy Lab's work in Heavy Aged finish is particularly accomplished here. Every trace of wear, every patina is reproduced with impressive visual and tactile consistency, giving the illusion of an instrument that has survived several decades.

The construction scrupulously respects 1959 standards: a selected mahogany body combined with a figured maple top, all coated with a nitrocellulose varnish favoring Resonance and natural aging. The mahogany neck, with its authentic '59 profile, is complemented by an Indian rosewood fingerboard with trapezoidal inlays, offering fluid, balanced playability.

Sound-wise, this A delivers the very essence of the myth. Custom Bucker Alnico 3 pickups, with a double white in the bridge position, faithfully reproduce the character of vintage PAFs: warm, detailed cleans, precise attack and harmonically rich overdrive. A dynamic response that will suit both nuanced playing and more expressive registers.

The hardware, too, respects vintage specifications: ABR-1 bridge, lightweight stopbar, Grover tuners and aged nickel finish. Each element contributes to the overall balance between historical authenticity and modern performance.

Delivered in a brown/pink Lifton reissue case with certificate of authenticity, this Les Paul is much more than an instrument. It's a faithful recreation of a precise chapter in Gibson history, designed for discerning collectors and musicians in search of the ultimate 1959 sound.