USED Gibson Custom Shop / 1959 Les Paul Standard Plain Top Heritage Cherry Sunburst [05]

A 1999 Historic Collection 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue / Plain Top has arrived! This guitar features the original nut and frets and has very few scratches.

This guitar has the understated elegance characteristic of the Plain Top model. Unlike the flashiness of so-called flame maple, this Plain Maple Top naturally reveals the wood’s inherent texture and grain pattern, focusing on the beauty of the material and the charm of aging rather than visual flashiness.

Unlike the uniformly coated finish of current models, the nitrocellulose lacquer finish on this guitar has aged naturally, exhibiting slight unevenness and fading. As you can see in the photos, the cherry tones have faded somewhat, creating a vintage-like appearance where yellow and amber hues blend together. This “color developed over time” is one of the major charms of instruments from this era.

Although the neck shape is the 1959 Rounded, there are slight individual variations characteristic of this era, and the fact that you can sense the “traces of handcrafting”—unlike the uniformly designed current models—is another appealing feature. High-quality rosewood is used for the fingerboard, giving it a depth of color and texture that is hard to find today.

In terms of sound, it is equipped with a Gibson ’57 Classic Humbucker, producing a warm, full-bodied tone inspired by vintage PAFs. Furthermore, the combination of the ABR-1 bridge and a non-aluminum stopbar delivers a slightly denser midrange and moderate compression—distinct from the lightweight aluminum tailpieces found on current models—which is a characteristic unique to this era.

Unlike current Historic models, this guitar embodies the material quality, finish texture, and expressive character derived from individual variations that are unique to the transitional period. For those who value the “breath” of an instrument and the character developed over time more than the precision of a mass-produced item, this is a truly captivating piece.

* As this is a consignment item, we are unable to negotiate the selling price. We kindly ask for your understanding. Additionally, we regret to inform you that we cannot accommodate requests for transfers to other stores or for the instrument to be moved elsewhere.

Body: Solid Mahogany Back / Plain Maple Top
Top Grade: Plain Maple (Non-Flame)
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck: 1-Piece Mahogany, Set Neck
Neck Profile: 1959 Rounded
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Pickups: Gibson '57 Classic Humbucker (Neck & Bridge)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Non-aluminum stopbar
Tuners: Kluson Deluxe
Pickguard: Cream, Single-Ply
Knobs: Gold Top Hat

Condition: B+: Has some minor scratches, but is in good condition for normal use

Serial Number: 9 9920
Year of Manufacture: 1999
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Hard Case
, Owner's Manual, PRE-PACK CHECKLIST
Weight: 4.13 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; rod movement tested up to 60 degrees in both directions with no problems
Remaining Fret Life: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
String Height (Low String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String action (treble side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 42.9 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 23.1 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 26.1 mm
Scale: 628 mm (24.75")
RADIUS: 305 mm (12")
Strings at setup: .010–.046

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any specifications listed regarding the truss rod, remaining fret height, string action, etc., were measured by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be exactly the same when the item arrives.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize in the unlikely event that the item is sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.