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5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
10-year warranty & 180-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.
However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
Key Features
The Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Heavy Aged in Slow Iced Tea Fade is the most accurate recreation of the iconic ’59 Standard to date. Every detail has been meticulously captured, from laser-scanned dimensions to period-correct plastics and color-matched sunburst hues, delivering an instrument that feels and sounds like the real thing.
Finished with Murphy Lab’s Heavy Aging process and paired with authentically aged hardware, this Les Paul exudes the look, feel, and vibe of a vintage original that has seen decades of serious play. It is the ultimate tribute to the Holy Grail of electric guitars.
Product Ref: 322730
The 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Heavy Aged represents the pinnacle of Gibson Custom Shop’s pursuit of historical accuracy. Using advanced laser scanning and extensive research on priceless vintage examples, every contour, carve, and specification has been reproduced with remarkable precision. From the softly rounded top carve to the dimensions of the neck joint, this guitar is built to match the feel and performance of the original 1959 models that shaped music history.
Beyond aesthetics, this approach ensures the same playing experience that legendary musicians of the late ’50s would have enjoyed. Subtle details such as the correct neck angle, vintage-spec plastics, and carefully matched sunburst finishes make this instrument not just a reproduction but a living continuation of Gibson’s Golden Era craftsmanship. It is as much a historical document as it is a professional instrument, designed for players who demand absolute authenticity.
The Murphy Lab Heavy Aged treatment gives the guitar a commanding presence from the moment it leaves its case. The hand-applied finish checking, worn edges, and carefully simulated playwear are executed by skilled artisans who have dedicated their craft to understanding the way vintage instruments age naturally. The result is not a cosmetic effect, but a tactile and visual authenticity that instantly connects the player to a guitar that feels as though it has been making music for decades.
Hardware is equally treated to match the heavy-aged lacquer, with every bridge, tailpiece, and tuner carrying the subtle patina of years of use. This meticulous approach means each instrument is unique, with a personality and aesthetic character of its own. When combined with the resonant qualities of the nitrocellulose lacquer, the Heavy Aging process ensures that the guitar doesn’t just look the part — it feels alive in the hands and inspires confidence at the highest levels of performance.
True to its heritage, this Reissue is constructed from the same tonewoods that defined the original ’59 Les Paul. A two-piece figured maple top is fitted with hide glue to a single piece of lightweight mahogany, while the long-tenon mahogany neck completes the historically accurate recipe. This combination delivers the warmth, sustain, and dynamic response that players associate with the finest vintage examples.
Even the smallest details of craftsmanship have been considered. The Royalite binding is shaped and finished to match original instruments, while the nitrocellulose lacquer allows the woods to resonate naturally and age gracefully over time. The result is a guitar that feels both new and timeless — a modern build with the character and spirit of a genuine vintage treasure. It is this dedication to traditional methods that elevates the instrument into the realm of heirloom quality.
Central to the sound of the 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue are its meticulously voiced pickups, designed to replicate the magic of late-’50s PAF humbuckers. Wound in the Gibson Pickup Shop with period-correct materials, these pickups deliver a tonal palette that is clear, articulate, and rich with harmonics. Paired with hand-wired CTS potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors, the instrument responds dynamically to every touch, from delicate cleans to saturated overdrive.
The tonal range of this guitar is not only versatile but profoundly musical. Notes bloom with character, chords ring with definition, and sustain flows naturally, making it an instrument capable of excelling across genres. Whether used for intricate studio recordings or commanding live performances, the electronics preserve every nuance of expression, ensuring the guitar delivers on the promise of its legendary lineage.
Each 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Heavy Aged is accompanied by a Custom Shop hardshell case, certificate of authenticity, and period-correct case candy, underscoring its place as both a professional tool and a collector’s piece. The individual attention given to every instrument means no two guitars are identical — each carries its own story, feel, and finish pattern.
With its uncompromising build quality, meticulous aging, and strict attention to historical detail, this model stands as the highest expression of Gibson Custom Shop craftsmanship. For players, it offers an instrument that inspires every note; for collectors, it represents one of the finest reissues ever produced. It is not simply a guitar, but a continuation of a legacy that has defined the sound of popular music for over six decades.
