The Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard is a tribute to the iconic Gibson Les Paul guitar from the late 1950s. It captures the vintage look, feel, and tone of the original instrument while offering it at a more affordable price point.
The Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard is designed to capture the essence of the classic Les Paul sound and aesthetic, making it a popular choice among players seeking vintage-inspired tones and feel.
Body:
Body Shape: Single-cutaway Les Paul
Body Material: Mahogany with a Maple Veneer top
Top: AAA Flame Maple veneer
Neck:
Neck
Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: 1959 Rounded "C" profile
Scale Length: 24.75" (628mm)
Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Graph Tech NuBone
Nut Width: 1.693" (43mm)
Inlays: Trapezoid
Electronics:
Bridge Pickup: Epiphone ProBucker-2 Humbucker
Neck Pickup: Epiphone ProBucker-1 Humbucker
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way Toggle Switch
Hardware:
Bridge: LockTone ABR Tune-o-matic
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Tuning Machines: Epiphone Deluxe Vintage Keystone
Control Knobs: Gold Top Hat with metal inserts
Pickguard: 3-Ply Cream
Other:
Strings: .010-.046 gauge
Case: Includes a hardshell case