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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
10-year warranty & 180-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.
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Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
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Key Features
The Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Heavy Aged in Lemon Burst represents the pinnacle of Gibson’s historic craftsmanship. Built by the Custom Shop and aged by the artisans of the Murphy Lab, it offers not just the look, but the feel and sound of a true golden-era Burst. Every contour, carve, and component has been measured and matched to priceless originals, with laser-scanned neck profiles, historically correct plastics, and sunburst shades blended to mirror those from 1959.
This model is more than a guitar — it is a meticulous recreation of the most revered electric ever made, enhanced with Ultra Heavy Aging to replicate decades of genuine stage wear. The result is a Les Paul that feels like a lifelong companion from the first time you hold it, delivering the resonant tone, aesthetic depth, and authenticity that only the Gibson Custom Shop can achieve.
Product Ref: 322734
The 1959 Les Paul is legendary for its sonic balance — articulate highs, rich mids, and a low end that stays defined even under gain. This reissue captures that exact tonal formula with a carefully matched two-piece figured maple top and one-piece lightweight mahogany back. The hide glue joinery and lack of weight relief ensure that the body resonates as a single, unified piece, producing the sustain and depth that made the originals so sought after.
At the heart of its voice are Custombucker Alnico III pickups, designed to faithfully replicate late-’50s PAFs. Their slightly underwound coils and unpotted construction produce an open, dynamic response, letting the natural timbre of the woods shine through. Clean passages shimmer with clarity, while pushed tones yield the singing overdrive that has defined the Burst’s reputation for more than six decades.
The Ultra Heavy Aged finish is the work of Gibson’s Murphy Lab — a team dedicated to perfecting the art of vintage patina. Every checking line, every worn edge, every dulled area of the Lemon Burst nitrocellulose lacquer is applied by hand to replicate the kind of honest wear a true 1959 Les Paul would show after decades of dedicated play. The finish not only looks authentic but feels it, with a texture and response under the fingertips that captures the essence of a well-loved original.
The hardware is aged to match, with nickel parts showing the softened sheen and subtle oxidation of time. It’s not simply cosmetic — the combination of visual detail and tactile realism makes the guitar feel like an heirloom from the moment it leaves its case. This is not an imitation of age; it is the result of master-level craftsmanship dedicated to authenticity.
The neck profile is laser-scanned from genuine 1959 examples, resulting in a ’50s Rounded Medium C carve that delivers the perfect blend of substance and comfort. It is substantial enough to provide excellent leverage for bends and vibrato, yet shaped to sit naturally in the hand for extended playing sessions. Paired with an Indian rosewood fingerboard, 12-inch radius, and historic-spec fret wire, the feel under the fingers is unmistakably vintage.
Cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays, Royalite binding, and nylon nut material all mirror the specifications of the originals. Combined with the long tenon neck joint and hide glue construction, the result is an instrument that doesn’t just play like a ’59 — it connects the player to the build methods and design philosophies that made those guitars legendary.
From the no-wire ABR-1 bridge to the Kluson tuners, every piece of hardware on this reissue is chosen for both accuracy and function. The bridge and tailpiece are engineered to vintage spec, ensuring the correct break angle and sustain characteristics, while the tuners offer smooth operation with the patina of decades-old originals.
Every component is hand-fitted to the guitar, just as it would have been in 1959. The attention to detail is more than aesthetic; it ensures that the instrument performs to the same standard as the models it honours, with stability and tone that will endure for decades to come.
The 1959 Les Paul Standard remains the most coveted electric guitar ever produced, celebrated for its tonal perfection, visual beauty, and role in shaping the sound of modern music. This Ultra Heavy Aged reissue exists to preserve that legacy with absolute fidelity. From tonewoods to finish, from pickups to plastics, every decision in its creation is guided by the goal of bringing the most accurate ’59 experience possible into the hands of today’s players.
For collectors, it is a museum-level recreation of a cultural icon. For musicians, it is a chance to play an instrument that feels, sounds, and responds like a genuine Burst. In both cases, it stands as a testament to Gibson’s dedication to authenticity and to the enduring magic of the 1959 Les Paul.
