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Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Reissue Root Beer

Gibson Custom Shop ยท #991573
BrandGibson Custom Shop
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.991573
PhotographyActual Photos
Part No.LPR59M2M14039
Archive ID45212
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The Story

1959 Les Paul Reissue Root Beer

This is an absolutely awesome playing as well as looking one-off '59 Les Paul, ordered by The Music Zoo with the elusive yet very popular Root Beer finish! The top on this one has great figuring to it, and as always - the Custom Bucker pickups have that classic '50s PAF tone to them.

Includes: Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity, Hang Tags and Paperwork

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • Solidbody Electric Guitar
  • Root Beer Finish
  • Figured Maple Top
  • Mahogany Body
  • Mahogany Neck
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Trapezoid Inlays
  • 24 3/4" Scale Length
  • 12" Radius
  • 1 11/16" Neck Width at Nut
  • 22 Frets
  • Gibson Custom Bucker Pickups
  • Individual Volume Controls and Tone Controls
  • Three Way Selector Switch
  • Gold Top Hat Knobs
  • ABR-1 Bridge
  • Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Kluson Tuners
  • Nickel Hardware
  • 8 lbs. 13 oz.
  • .890" Neck Profile at 1st Fret
  • .990โ€ Neck Profile at 12th Fret

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