2025 Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue – Southern Fade, Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged

Straight out of the golden era—without the six-figure price tag. This 2025 Gibson Custom Shop ‘59 Les Paul Reissue in Southern Fade is everything you want from an R9: killer flame, lightweight feel, and that unmistakable vintage voice. Finished by the Murphy Lab with Ultra Light Aging, it’s got just the right amount of broken-in character—subtle checking, light patina, and zero overdone wear.

This one comes to us preowned and in excellent condition from the original owner, showing only the faintest signs of handling beyond the factory aging. It’s been well cared for, plays effortlessly, and rings with that open, woody resonance you expect from a great ‘59. At 8lbs 9oz, it hits that sweet spot—substantial, but never a shoulder killer.

Whether you’re chasing tone, feel, or vibe…this one nails all three.

Key Specs

• Serial Number: 95371
• Weight: 8lbs 9oz
• Body Shape: 1959 Les Paul Standard
• Body: Solid Mahogany
• Top: 2-Piece Figured Maple
• Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged
• Color: Southern Fade

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck: Mahogany
• Profile: Authentic ‘59 Medium C
• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
• Radius: 12"
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Nut Width: 1.6875"
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Inlays: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoids

Hardware

• Bridge: ABR-1 Adjustable
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar
• Tuners: Kluson Single Line

Electronics

• Pickups: Custombucker Alnico III Humbuckers (Neck & Bridge)
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
• Switching: 3-Way Toggle

Miscellaneous

• Strings: Gibson .010–.046
• Case: Gibson Custom Shop Hardshell Case