USED Gibson Custom Shop / Dealer Select 1959 Les Paul Standard VOS Kentucky Bourbon Fade [03]

We’ve just received a used 2026 1959 Les Paul Standard—a model originally ordered by a domestic dealer!
This special-edition model features a flame maple top—selected on-site by a Japanese dealer who visited the Nashville factory in October 2025—and is finished in the “Kentucky Bourbon Fade” color, inspired by the Les Paul once owned by Michael Bloomfield.

The body features a two-piece figured maple top selected at the Nashville factory, a one-piece lightweight mahogany back, a solid mahogany neck, and an Indian rosewood fingerboard. Traditional hide glue is used for all joints, resulting in a cohesive, vintage-style body that boasts excellent natural resonance and response.

The neck features an authentic ’59 medium C-shape with a comfortable grip that’s easy to hold, paired with Historic Medium Jumbo frets.

It is equipped with a “Custombucker Alnico 2 Unpotted” pickup. While standard models typically feature an “Alnico 3” Custombucker, this instrument—as a Japan-exclusive order—uses Alnico 2, which has a different magnetic strength. It delivers a juicy, sticky tone with a creamier sound and a full, forward midrange, along with a highly appealing response that faithfully reflects the player’s dynamics.

There is some rust visible on the pickguard bracket, but since it has a VOS finish, it shouldn’t be too noticeable. Additionally, there is a crack in one of the screw holes on the jack plate; however, the guitar shows almost no signs of wear and is in excellent condition.
The neck is in excellent condition, and the frets show almost no wear.

This is a truly magnificent instrument, featuring a stunning combination of beautifully figured maple—selected on-site—and the elegant hues of the Kentucky Bourbon Fade finish! The fingerboard boasts a rich, deep color, giving this instrument an air of luxury!

* Please note that due to the nature of this product, we are unable to transfer it between stores.

Condition Grade: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: 9 61493
Year of Manufacture: 2026
Country of Manufacture: United States
Case: Hard Case
Accessories: Instruction manual, order specification sheet, manuals and tags, toggle switch back panel, case key
Weight: 3.99 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; rod movement confirmed up to 60 degrees in both directions with no problems
Remaining Fret Life: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playability
String Height (Low String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String action (low-string side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 42.5 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 22.6 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 25.5 mm
Scale: 625 mm (24.6")
Radius: 305 mm (12")
Strings at Setup: ERNIE BALL 2221 / .010-.046 set
Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment

* 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 listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret life, string height, etc., were taken 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 identical when the item arrives at your location.

* This item is a one-of-a-kind product, and we are listing it 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 if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding in such cases.