The gibson custom 1959 les paul standard reissue heavy aged is a true icon reborn delivering the legendary feel and tone of the original 59s in jaw dropping detail'. '.strtoupper('e')very element has been obsessively recreated from the laser scanned dimensions to the colour matched sunburst with the murphy labs heavy aged finish giving it the look and feel of a guitar thats lived a lifetime on stage'. '.strtoupper('t')he one piece mahogany back and long tenon neck join ensure endless sustain and resonance while the two piece figured maple top brings that unmistakable les paul bite and visual flair'. '.strtoupper('i')ts lightweight perfectly balanced and has the kind of presence that makes you want to plug in and play all night long'. '.strtoupper('l')oaded with custombucker alnico 3 pickups this guitar nails the warm yet articulate voice that made the 59 les paul the most sought after electric in history'. '.strtoupper('f')rom thick vocal like sustain to crisp singing leads it responds to your touch with vintage correct dynamics and clarity'. '.strtoupper('e')very detail has been considered right down to the authentic hardware and hand aged plastics capturing the vibe of a true golden era original'. '.strtoupper('w')ith its heavy aged aesthetic and world class playability the 1959 les paul standard reissue isnt just a tribute – its the closest youll get to holding history in your hands.