Gibson Custom Shop Greatest Hits Vol II 1959 Les Paul Standard Purple Tiger Murphy Lab Heavy Aged (448)

Crafted by the Gibson Custom Shop as part of the exclusive Greatest Hits Collection, this 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue in Purple Tiger Heavy Aged captures the spirit of the most legendary electric guitar ever produced while showcasing a striking, collector-grade aesthetic. A hand-selected AAA figured maple top finished in the vivid Purple Tiger burst delivers dramatic visual depth, while Murphy Lab Heavy Aging gives the instrument the look and feel of a well-played original from the golden era.

Built with historically accurate construction including a long neck tenon, hide-glue fit, and lightweight one-piece mahogany back, this reissue offers the resonance, response, and sustain that define a true ’59 Les Paul. A pair of Custombucker Alnico III pickups provide airy highs, woody midrange character, and dynamic clarity — faithfully recreating the unmistakable voice that made the original Burst the most revered electric guitar in history.

From its aged gold hardware and vintage-correct appointments to its broken-in feel straight out of the case, this instrument is equal parts player’s guitar and collector centerpiece — a modern masterpiece that honors Gibson’s most iconic design while standing apart as a truly special Custom Shop creation.

Body Shape: Les Paul
Top: Hand-Selected AAA Figured Maple | Purple Tiger Finish
Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Binding: Cream Body Binding | Historic Spec
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
Weight Relief: None
Neck Profile: 1959 Carmelita (.860"–.975")
Scale Length: 24.75" | 628.65 mm
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12" | 304.8 mm
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Type: Historic Reissue Jescar Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687" | 42.85 mm
End of Board Width: 2.239" | 56.89 mm
Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Neck Joint: Long Tenon | Hide Glue Fit
Hardware Finish: Aged Gold
Bridge: ABR-1 Historic Reissue (No Retaining Wire)
Saddle Material: Gold-Plated Steel
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar | Gold
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line | Single Ring | Gold
Pickguard: Historic Black
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s Reissue
Truss Rod Cover: True Historic Advanced
Control Knobs: True Historic Black Top Hats with Dial Pointers
Switch Tip: Cream
Switch Washer: True Historic Black with Gold Lettering
Jack Plate Cover: True Historic Black
Control Covers: Black Historic Spec
Strap Buttons: Brass
Pickup Rings: Historic Black
Pickup Covers: Collector’s Edition Aged Gold
Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III | Zebra Coils (Covered) | Unpotted
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III | Zebra Coils (Covered) | Unpotted
Controls: 2 Volume | 2 Tone | CTS Potentiometers | Historic Wiring
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
Output Jack: Switchcraft
Strings: .010 | .013 | .017 | .026 | .036 | .046
Case: Brown/Pink Reissue Hardshell
Included Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity