Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue - Deep Cherry Sunburst

The 1959 Gibson Les Paul™ Standard is one of the most coveted—and valuable—vintage guitars in the world. Played by legends like Peter Green, Kirk Hammett, and Joe Bonamassa, its enduring appeal lies in its tone, craftsmanship, and feel. While the 1960 model that followed is nearly identical, many players prefer the 1959’s slightly chunkier Rounded Medium C neck profile over the thinner SlimTaper™ shape of the 1960s.

Now, Epiphone introduces the 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, a faithful and affordable recreation made in partnership with Gibson Custom. This model captures the iconic vintage vibe, tone, and craftsmanship of the original.

It features a one-piece mahogany neck with a long neck tenon for added sustain and strength, the classic 1959 Rounded Medium C profile, and a bound rosewood fretboard with historically accurate side dot markers. The headstock includes an aged mother-of-pearl Epiphone logo and a gold "Les Paul Model" silk screen in the Gibson “open book” style.

The body pairs genuine mahogany with a carved maple cap topped with AAA flamed maple veneer for stunning visual appeal. Electronics are top-notch: a pair of Gibson USA Custombucker humbuckers with Alnico 3 magnets are hand-wired to CTS® pots, Bumblebee paper-in-oil capacitors, and Switchcraft® components. Finished in a tasteful Vintage Gloss, this guitar has a gently aged appearance without going full relic. Nickel hardware and Epiphone Deluxe "Single Ring" Keystone tuners complete the look.

It all comes protected in a brown hardshell case with pink plush interior and Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics. This is the perfect Les Paul for those who crave vintage tone and style—without the six-figure price tag.

• Body:

  • Shape: Les Paul

  • Material: Mahogany

  • Top: Maple with AAA Flamed Maple Veneer

  • Binding: Single Ply Cream (Top and Fretboard)

• Neck:

  • Material: One Piece Mahogany

  • Profile: 1959 Rounded Medium C

  • Nut Width: 1.69” / 43mm

• Fingerboard:

  • Material: Rosewood

  • Scale Length: 24.75” / 628.65mm

  • Number of Frets: 22

  • Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Trapezoid

  • Nut: Graph Tech

• Hardware:

  • Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic

  • Tailpiece: Historical Aluminum Tailpiece

  • Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe, Single Ring Keystone Button

  • Plating: Nickel

• Electronics:

  • Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker (Alnico 3)

  • Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker (Alnico 3)

  • Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Bumblebee Paper-in-Oil Capacitors

• Case & SKUs:

  • Case: Brown Hardshell with Pink Plush Interior and Inspired by Gibson Custom Graphics 

• Weight: 9 lbs 6 oz