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5-year warranty & 30-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
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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.
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.
However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
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 Light Aged, Factory Burst, is the ultimate tribute to the most iconic electric guitar ever made. Built with painstaking attention to historical accuracy, it features a two-piece figured maple top, lightweight one-piece mahogany body, and a long-tenon neck joint secured with hide glue. Every detail, from the cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays to the nylon nut and ABR-1 bridge, has been recreated to mirror the legendary 1959 originals.
Its unpotted Custombuckers, loaded with Alnico 3 magnets, deliver the unmistakable bloom, warmth, and bite of a true vintage Burst, while the Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish lends the feel of a well-played classic. Complete with a Lifton-style hardshell case and certificate of authenticity, this is not just a guitar — it’s Gibson history, brought to life for today’s players and collectors.
Product Ref: 322736
The Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Light Aged is more than an instrument — it’s a painstakingly recreated icon. Every contour, carve, and material is informed by laser scans of priceless originals, ensuring the dimensions match the legendary ’59 Bursts down to the smallest detail. From chemically recreated plastics to historically correct hardware, no element has been overlooked. This isn’t just a guitar inspired by history — it is history, faithfully reborn for modern hands.
The Factory Burst finish captures the golden-era look in stunning authenticity, paying homage to the most coveted electric guitar of all time. With its accurate top carve, Royalite binding, and period-correct nitrocellulose lacquer, it embodies the Gibson Golden Era in both sight and sound. This is the closest you can come to owning a true 1959 original without the million-dollar price tag.
The Murphy Lab team has given this Reissue its Ultra Light Aged treatment — a finish that simulates decades of light play wear, bringing the look and feel of a well-cared-for vintage Burst. The checking patterns, softened edges, and lightly aged nickel hardware create a guitar that feels alive, as though it has stories to tell. It carries the aesthetic charm of a seasoned vintage piece without sacrificing the playability and reliability of a brand-new instrument.
This subtle relicing is ideal for players and collectors alike: authentic enough to exude character, yet restrained enough to let the beauty of the figured maple top shine through. When you hold it, you feel that unmistakable connection to Gibson’s most hallowed era — as if the guitar has already lived a musical life before it reached your hands.
Just like its 1959 predecessors, this Reissue is crafted with a two-piece figured maple top joined with hide glue and a single piece of lightweight mahogany for the body. These materials are chosen not just for beauty, but for their unmatched tonal response. The marriage of figured maple’s bite with mahogany’s warmth has been the foundation of the Les Paul’s legendary sound for over six decades.
Every joint, every carve, every curve reflects Gibson’s relentless pursuit of vintage-correct craftsmanship. The nitrocellulose lacquer finish allows the wood to breathe and resonate, promising a voice that only improves with age. This is not only a guitar to admire — it’s one that will grow richer with every note you play.
At the heart of the 1959 Les Paul sound are its humbuckers, and this Reissue is equipped with CustomBucker Alnico 3 pickups. Wound to period-correct specs, they deliver the clarity, bite, and warmth that defined the sound of rock and blues for generations. From glassy cleans to soaring leads, they respond with the dynamic range and touch sensitivity that only a true Burst can provide.
The signal path is equally authentic: CTS 500k audio taper potentiometers paired with paper-in-oil capacitors recreate the nuanced sweep and harmonic detail of the originals. Together, these electronics ensure your tone is as historically faithful as the craftsmanship that surrounds them.
The 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Light Aged is more than a guitar — it’s a symbol of Gibson’s artistry and legacy. The Factory Burst finish and hand-aged Murphy Lab details echo the magic of the original Bursts that became the voice of legends. Think of Jimmy Page, Slash, Joe Perry, Billy Gibbons — players who made the Les Paul an icon of rock and roll.
Owning this guitar means stepping into that same tradition of expression and tone. Every subtle detail, from the lacquer’s patina to the feel of the neck, evokes an emotional connection to the past while inspiring new music for the future. It’s a piece of Gibson history that resonates far beyond its wood and wire.
