Specs:
• Model: Gibson Custom Shop ’59 Les Paul Standard Reissue
• Finish: Aged Bourbon Burst
• Body: Solid Mahogany (Non-Weight Relieved)
• Top: Carved Maple
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: ’59 Medium Rounded
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Frets: 22
• Pickups: Custom Shop PAF-Style Humbuckers
• Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone
• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Stop Bar
• Tuners: Kluson Style
• Hardware: Nickel
• Year: 2016
• Condition: Excellent
• Case: Original Custom Shop Hardshell Case
• Paperwork: Included
Personal Thoughts:
2016 was a strong period for Gibson Custom Shop ’59s.
By this point, Gibson had really dialled in the carve, neck feel and overall resonance of the R9 platform. The ’59 profile sits perfectly between the chunkier ’58 carve and the slimmer 1960 shape — substantial, but never unwieldy.
The Aged Bourbon Burst finish gives you that slightly deeper, warmer hue compared to traditional cherry bursts. It leans more honeyed amber with subtle red undertones, and the ageing gives it that broken-in, gently played vintage vibe rather than an overcooked relic look.
Tonally, a good R9 from this era has that woody midrange bloom and singing top-end that makes these so addictive. Plenty of sustain, rich harmonic content, and that elastic response when you dig in. Roll the volume back and it cleans beautifully — push it and it compresses in all the right ways.
This one presents in excellent condition, with case and paperwork included — always reassuring on a Custom Shop piece.
A proper, classic R9 that ticks the right boxes.
Condition Report:
Excellent condition. Light natural handling wear only. No structural issues. Frets are clean, neck is straight and electronics function perfectly.
Original Custom Shop case and paperwork included.
Part exchange welcome, video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars, personal consignment service available via our site at 10% rate.