In 2013, Gibson Custom was thrilled to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its Historic Reissue Series with the introduction of the Les Paul 20th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard Limited Collection. This special release marked a significant milestone in the series.

In a rare collaboration, both Edwin Wilson and Tom Murphy, who had previously worked independently, joined forces to bring this collection to life. They painstakingly handpicked 100 guitar tops, ensuring the utmost quality, and developed an exclusive sunburst finish tailored specifically for this limited run. A testament to their dedication, Tom Murphy personally sprayed each burst, just as he did when the Historic Series first began back in 1993.

To further commemorate the historical significance of this release, the guitar comes accompanied by an array of extras. These include a "retro" logo dust cover, a handwritten Certificate of Authenticity print, and even a pair of white gloves for those who prefer to handle this rare piece of history with the utmost care.

Hand Selected Flame Maple Top

Murphy Burst Finish Painted by Tom Murphy

Mahogany Body

Mahogany Neck with Historic No Tube Truss Rod

Hide Glue Neck Construction

Rosewood Fingerboard

Mother-Of-Pearl Trapezoid Inlays

24 3/4" Scale Length

12" Radius

1 11/16" Nut Width

22 Frets

Gibson Custom Bucker Pickups

Individual Volume Controls and Tone Controls

Three Way Selector Switch

Gold Top Hat Knobs

Tune-o-Matic Bridge

Stopbar Tailpiece

Gibson Vintage Style Tuners

Nickel Hardware