Gibson Custom Shop Willcutt Cavern Collection 1959 Les Paul Standard VOS Slow Iced Tea Fade Chambered (701)

$7,899.00

Serial Number:

96701
Instrument Weight:

6.62 lbs
Condition:

New

Neck Depth: .92-1.00

A Gibson Custom Shop Willcutt Exclusive Cavern Collection 1959 Les Paul Standard in Green Lemon Fade VOS that takes everything players love about a great R9 and elevates it with the lightweight resonance and responsiveness that defines the Cavern Collection series. Built exclusively for Willcutt Guitars through the Gibson Custom Shop, this special run was designed to deliver the iconic look, feel, and tone of a legendary Burst while dramatically enhancing comfort and acoustic liveliness.

Constructed with super lightweight mahogany and a chambered body design, this Cavern Collection ’59 Les Paul is remarkably resonant and alive in hand. Notes bloom effortlessly with rich sustain and harmonic complexity, while the reduced weight creates a more comfortable and responsive playing experience.

This model features a hand-selected 3A figured maple top finished in Green Lemon Fade VOS, giving the guitar a classic vintage-inspired appearance with outstanding visual depth and character.

Loaded with Willcutt-spec Cloudbuckers—underwound PAF-style humbuckers—this Les Paul delivers exceptional clarity, articulation, and dynamic response. The underwound design preserves the warmth and sweetness of a great late-’50s humbucker while adding enhanced openness, note separation, and touch sensitivity.

Combining vintage-inspired craftsmanship, lightweight construction, and uniquely expressive tone, this Cavern Collection ’59 Les Paul offers a fresh take on one of the most iconic electric guitars ever made.

Body Shape: Les Paul
Top: 3A Figured Maple, Hand Picked Top
Back: Super Lightweight Mahogany, Chambered
Binding: Cream Body Binding
Finish: Green Lemon Fade VOS
Neck Material: Mahogany
Profile: R9 Carmelita
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 22
Frets: Historic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
End of Board Width:
Inlays: Aged Cellulose Trapezoid
Joint: Long Tenon
Headstock Inlay: Les Paul Reissue Head Veneer
Hardware Finish: Nickel, VOS
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1 Historic Reissue
Saddle Material: Nickel-Plated Steel
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Deluxe Single Line, Single Ring
Pickguard: Cream True Historic Pickguard
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s Reissue
Truss Rod Cover: True Historic Advanced
Control Knobs: Gold Top Hat Knobs
Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
Switch Washer: Cream True Historic
Jack Plate Cover: Cream True Historic
Control Covers: Black Reissue
Strap Buttons: Historic
Mounting Rings: Cream True Historic
Pickup Covers: Nickel Silver
Neck Pickup: Willcutt Cloudbuckers (Underwound PAF-Style Humbucker)
Bridge Pickup: Willcutt Cloudbuckers (Underwound PAF-Style Humbucker)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft