Feb 22, 2019 · However, I do find it odd that a 60th anniversary Les Paul has numerous color options that don’t correspond to what the finishes of actual 1959 Burst's were called when they were new guitars fresh from the Kalamazoo factory. I don't remember seeing Orange Sunset Fade, Golden Poppy Burst or Royal Teaburst being offered in the 1959 Gibson catalog.

Jun 25, 2006 · I've seen three original 59 Les Pauls (two through pictures, and one in person) and all three were not flamed. Are there original 59 Les Pauls that are flamed? If not, why are most of the reissues flamed?

May 23, 2018 · A. ‘Carmelita’ is the nickname of a 59 Les Paul. It was a well known burst and was Bonamassa’s for a while. B. It was chosen for one of the Collectors Choice guitars (#37) where the neck profile was copied/recreated etc. These were well …

May 14, 2009 · To summarize, in '59 (again, speaking very much "in general") the guitars had the optimum neck and fret shape/size, the best sunburst color, the coolest flamey tops, and the best-sounding pickups. That's why real '59s command a premium -- but keep in mind that, from the standpoint of a guitar's function as a musical instrument, individual ...

Oct 28, 2017 · Which Gibson Les Paul years/models have a 59 neck profile? I have played lots of Les Pauls and the 60's slim-taper is just not great for me. Prefer a chunkier neck! Also, which of the year/models that have 59 neck profile are reasonable weight (chambered, ES or other weight-relief versions) Thanks for any info you can provide!

Feb 22, 2021 · NGD - Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard (Full Review) Well my first new guitar in 3 years arrived over the weekend, and it has been keeping me very busy! It has been so much fun getting to know it and bonding and getting my pedalboard and amp dialed in for it.

Apr 19, 2014 · We are pleased to have the highly anticipated Joe Bonamassa "Skinnerburst" Les Paul from Gibson Custom Shop. The guitar is based on Bonamassa's original 1959 Les Paul and according to him, “It is truly a special sunburst Les Paul and is the flagship of my collection.” Widely used on his studio recordings as well as live, he and the master …

Jul 22, 2017 · Utilizing Larry DiMarzio’s 1959 Cherry Sunburst Les Paul® for reference, DiMarzio used the same materials as 1959, gifted ears, and decades of winding experience to create the new PAF® 59 pickups. Larry says the PAF® 59 Neck and Bridge models were built following an “old family recipe.” We started with a 2-½-inch degaussed Alnico 5 ...

Feb 29, 2024 · Wildwood Spec 1959 Les Paul Standard: Finish Color: Slow Iced Tea Fade: Finish Type: Gloss: Weight: 8.83 lbs. Top Wood: Hand-Selected Maple: Body Wood: Mahogany with No Weight Relief: Neck Wood: Mahogany: Neck Shape: Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape: Neck Dimensions.910 1st - 1.010 12th: Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood with Hide Glue Fit: …

Dec 10, 2009 · The only difference is the finish. Gibson isn't putting cherry sunburst finishes on the 58's, but they've got the same top, same neck, it's the same guitar. I make more selling the 59's but honestly the 58 is the same guitar other than the finish." So I …