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1959 is widely considered to be the pinnacle year for Gibson's mid-century solid body electric guitars, and no 1959 Gibson model is more famous than the sunburst Les Paul Standard. At first a commercial failure, the model was eventually adopted by some the world's greatest guitarists - Jimmy Page, Duane Allman, Mike Bloomfield, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, and Billy Gibbons, to name a few. The rarity and celebrity association of the model has pushed the values of original examples into the stratosphere.
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SpecificationsBody
Body shape: Single cutaway
Body type: Solid body
Body material: Solid wood
Top wood: Figured Maple
Body wood: Lightweight Mahogany
Body finish: Gloss
Orientation: Right handed
Neck
Neck shape: 1959 Medium C
Neck wood: Mahogany
Joint: Set-in
Scale length: 24.75"
Truss rod: Standard
Neck finish: Gloss
Fingerboard
Material: Rosewood
Radius: 12"
Fret size: Vintage-style
Number of frets: 22
Inlays: Trapezoid
Nut width/material 1.687" (42.8 mm) Nylon
Pickups
Configuration: HH
Neck: CustomBucker
Bridge: CustomBucker
Brand: Gibson Custom
Controls
Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, tone 1, tone 2
Pickup switch: 3-way
Hardware
Bridge type: Fixed
Bridge design: ABR-1 Tune-o-Matic
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Tuning machines: Kluson Deluxe
Color: Nickel
Other
Number of strings: 6-string
Case: Hardshell case
Country of origin: United States
Warranty Information
Gibson Warranty
Your new Gibson instrument is warranted to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for the life of the original retail purchaser, subject to the limitations
contained in this warranty.
If at any time this Gibson instrument malfunctions as a result of faulty materials or
workmanship, Gibson will repair the defect(s) or replace the instrument, as it deems
appropriate in its sole discretion. Gibson reserves the right to use materials regularly
utilized at the time of repair in the event that original materials are no longer available. If
replacement of your instrument is deemed appropriate by our staff, Gibson will replace
the instrument with one of the same or most similar style of a value not in excess of the
original purchase price of your instrument.
This warranty covers the cost of both labor and materials on any repair deemed
necessary by our Customer Service Representative for the lifetime of the original
purchaser. In the unlikely event that your instrument is destroyed, lost or damaged
beyond repair, while in the possession of Gibson for repair,Gibson will replace that
instrument with one of the same or most similar style of a value not in excess of the
original purchase price of your instrument. Any insurance covering the instrument,
including but not limited to collector's value insurance, must be carried by owner at
owner's expense.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXTENDED TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER ONLY
AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS.
YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE OR SALES RECEIPT MUST ACCOMPANY ALL
REQUESTS FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE.
This Warranty Is Subject To The Following Limitations
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
1. Any instrument that has been altered or modified in any way or upon which the serial
number has been tampered with or altered.
2. Any instrument whose warranty card has been altered or upon which false information
has been given.
3. Any instrument that has been damaged due to misuse, negligence, accident, or
improper operation.
4. The subjective issue of tonal characteristics.
5. Shipping damages of any kind.
6. Any instrument that has been subjected to extremes of humidity or temperature
7. Normal wear and tear (i.e., worn frets, worn machine heads, worn plating, string
replacement, scratched pickguards, or damages to or discoloration of the instrument
finish for any reason).
8. Any instrument that has been purchased from an unauthorized dealer, or upon which
unauthorized repair or service has been performed.
9. Any factory installed electronics after a period of one (I) year following the original date
of purchase.
10. Cracking, discoloration or damage of any sort to the finish or plating for any reason.
11. Gibson does not warranty the playability of a instrument whose "action" is lower than the
standard "action" as defined in the owners manual.
GIBSON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER. ALL
IMPLIED, WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEEDING THE SPECIFIC
PROVISIONS OF THIS WARRANTY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED
FROM THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND/OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THAT THE
ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
GIBSON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES SUFFERED BY THE PURCHASER OR
ANY THIRD PARTY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION. DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
PROFITS OR BUSINESS OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OR
PERFORMANCE OF THE INSTRUMENT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT,
EVEN IF GIBSON OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND GIBSON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY EXPENSES, CLAIMS, OR SUITS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO
ANY OF THE FOREGOING.
**Customers who purchased product outside the U.S should contact their local
distributor for the handling and resolution of all warranty issues as the above-described
Gibson Gold Warranty is not applicable.
How To Obtain Warranty Service
In the event of malfunction of your Gibson instrument, you should notify your nearest
Authorized Gibson Dealer.
The Dealer or Owner must ship the instrument, freight and insurance pre-paid, to the
nearest Authorized Gibson Service Center. If there is no Authorized Gibson Service
Center near you, contact or have your dealer contact Gibson for information and an
authorization to return the Instrument to Gibson. No instrument may be returned to
Gibson without such prior Return Authorization. Only Authorized Gibson Service
Centers may perform warranty service and any service performed by unauthorized
persons will void this warranty. Gibson disclaims liability for defects or damage caused
by services performed by unauthorized persons or non-warranty service not performed
by Gibson or an Authorized Gibson Service Center.
When contacting Gibson, you must include a complete written description of the
malfunction of the instrument. If non-warranty work is required or recommended by
Gibson, a quotation will be issued and must be approved by you before any nonwarranty work is commenced. You should consider quotations obtained for nonwarranty work immediately and advise the Authorized Gibson Service Center or Gibson
of your wishes. You are not required to purchase non-warranty work in order to obtain
service on materials covered by this warranty. Following its inspection of an instrument
upon its arrival, Gibson or the Authorized Gibson Service Center will advise you or your
dealer of the approximate date of completion. The repaired instrument or part will be
returned to you or your dealer, freight collect insured.
No representative or other person is authorized to assume for Gibson any liability
except as stated in this warranty. This warranty gives you specific rights which vary from
state to state or from country to country.
Need to know more or have additional questions? Reach out to us.
Gibson Brands, Inc.
ATTN: Customer Service
209 10th Ave South
Suite 460
Nashville, TN 37203
1-800-4GIBSON
service@gibson.com
