Epiphone Les Paul 1959 Standard Southern Fade

Vintage-Inspired Les Paul With Gibson Custombucker Sound!

The Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue blends the classic character of a late-'50s Les Paul with modern manufacturing standards and appointments that stay close to the historic original. With a mahogany body, carved maple top, AAA flamed maple veneer and two Gibson Custombucker humbuckers, this electric guitar delivers the warm, punchy yet open tone that the Les Paul has been prized for decades.

Classic Les Paul Construction

The mahogany body forms the tonal foundation for long sustain, strong mids and a solid presence in the band mix. The carved maple top adds definition and attack, while the AAA flamed maple veneer provides premium looks. Thanks to the traditional Les Paul shape, the guitar sits comfortably against the body and delivers the playing feel many guitarists associate with blues, classic rock, hard rock, studio work and expressive lead tones.

Set Mahogany Neck With Long Tenon

The one-piece mahogany neck is glued and fitted with a long tenon. This construction supports solid vibration transfer between neck and body and contributes to the guitar's sustaining, resonant core tone. The 1959 Rounded Medium C profile feels beefier than modern slim profiles and offers a substantial hand-to-neck feel without sacrificing playability. The rosewood fretboard with a 12\" radius, 22 Medium-Jumbo frets and mother-of-pearl trapezoid inlays underscores the classic character and allows clean bends, chord work and melodic soloing.

Gibson Custombucker For Authentic Humbucker Sounds

The two Gibson Custombucker humbuckers are voiced for an open, dynamic PAF-inspired tone. They respond sensitively to attack, the volume controls and playing dynamics, delivering a wide range of classic Les Paul voices—from clear, bell-like neck pickup tones to singing leads and beefy crunch riffs. The electronics, featuring a 3-way Switchcraft switch, CTS pots and paper-in-oil capacitors, provide a high-quality platform for finely controllable tones right on the guitar.

Historic Details and Reliable Hardware

Equipped with an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, Gibson Historic Reissue aluminum stop-bar tailpiece and Epiphone Deluxe tuners with keystone buttons, the guitar is both traditional and practical. The nickel hardware suits the vintage character and complements the authentic look. A Graph Tech nut helps tuning stability and clean string guidance, while the classic control layout with 2x volume and 2x tone provides familiar access to all key tonal nuances.

For Stage, Studio and Collectors

This Epiphone is aimed at players seeking a Les Paul with historically oriented construction, quality electronics and professional appointments. It's equally suited to bluesy dynamics, singing rock solos, punchy rhythm work and warm studio cleans. The included hard-shell case protects the instrument in transit and makes the guitar ready for rehearsal, stage and sessions.