Gibson Custom Shop GHII 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue - Dark Cherry Burst Gloss

Some guitars feel historic. Others feel otherworldly.

This limited Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue from the Greatest Hits II collection is a true vintage time capsule—refined, feather-light, and absolutely glowing in Dark Cherry Sunburst NOS Gloss. With a hand-picked AAA figured maple top and a shockingly comfortable 8 lbs 1 oz weight, this is a Les Paul that delivers maximum tone without the gravitational pull. No back aches here—just endless sustain and liftoff-ready resonance.

What really sets this one into orbit? Gold hardware—a rare and striking sight on a ’59 Standard—paired with double white Custombuckers that channel pure late-’50s PAF magic. Warm, articulate lows. Vocal mids. Highs that shimmer like starlight without ever getting harsh.

Built with true historic construction throughout—hide glue, long tenon neck joint, authentic 1950s truss rod, and period-correct electronics—this R9 doesn’t just look the part, it feels alive. The Carmalita R9 neck profile fills the hand perfectly, inviting long sessions and deep explorations into tone territory unknown.

Housed in a Brown/Pink Lifton reissue case and complete with COA and historic accessories, this Les Paul isn’t just an instrument—it’s a celestial event. Rare. Beautiful. And ready to headline your sonic universe.

Model: 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss
Body Construction: Solid
Body: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Body Top: 2-Piece Handpicked Figured AAA Maple, Hide Glue Fit 
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Gloss
Body Binding: Single-Ply Royalite
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Nut: Nylon, 1.69"" 
Neck Profile: Carmalita R9: V1 (.860" - .975")
Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit 
Frets: Historic Medium-Jumbo 22 
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Binding: Cream, Single Ply Royalite
Scale Length: 24.75"
Bridge Pickup: Double White Custombucker Alnico 3
Neck Pickup: Double White Custombucker Alnico 3
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Outpuck Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1 (Nickel-Plated Brass Saddles)
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Hardware Color: Gold
Pickup Covers:  Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
Strap Buttons: Aluminum
Switchwasher: Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply 
Switch Tip: Amber Catalin 
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring 
Mounting Rings:  M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate 
Control Covers: Black Royalite 
Control Knobs: Gold Butyrate Top Hats
Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
String Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Accessories: COA, Historic Reissue Hang Tags, Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion 9w/Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case) 
Weight: 8lbs 1oz. 
Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch