The Gibson Custom Shop Beauty of the Burst series re-creates a specific example of a true "'Burst" featured in Yasuhiko Iwanade’s defining vintage guitar tome, The Beauty of the ’Burst: Gibson Sunburst Les Pauls from ’58 to ’60.

The Gibson Custom Shop Dealer Select 1959 Les Paul Standard "Beauty of the 'Burst" Page 74 VOS is a breathtaking tribute to one of the most iconic guitars in history, meticulously crafted to replicate the legendary instrument featured on page 74 of The Beauty of the 'Burst book. This limited-run masterpiece captures the essence of the original 1959 Les Paul, blending unparalleled craftsmanship with vintage-accurate details. From its stunning figured maple top to its rich, resonant tone, every element has been recreated with precision, using laser-scanned dimensions, chemically recreated plastics, and historically accurate materials. The VOS (Vintage Original Spec) finish adds a subtly aged patina, evoking the look and feel of a well-preserved vintage gem. Equipped with Custombucker Alnico III pickups, this guitar delivers the warm, dynamic tone that made the '59 Burst a legend, making it a must-have for collectors and players alike.

Specifications

• Body Material: 1-piece mahogany with a 2-piece highly figured maple top

• Body Shape: Les Paul

• Finish: VOS nitrocellulose lacquer, "Beauty of the 'Burst" Page 74 sunburst

• Neck Material: 1-piece mahogany

• Neck Profile: Authentic '59 Medium C-shape

• Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)

• Fingerboard Material: Indian rosewood with hide glue fit

• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)

• Number of Frets: 22

• Fret Type: Historic medium-jumbo

• Nut Material: Nylon

• Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85 mm)

• Inlays: Aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid

• Bridge: ABR-1 non-wire with lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece

• Tuners: Kluson reissue

• Pickups: Custombucker Alnico III (unpotted, neck and bridge)

• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers, paper-in-oil capacitors

• Hardware: Aged nickel

• Knobs: True Historic gold top hat

• Pickguard: True Historic cream

• Weight: 9Lbs even

• Case: Gibson Custom hardshell case with Certificate of Authenticity