Specs:
• Model: Gibson Custom Shop ’59 Les Paul Standard Reissue
• Finish: Washed Cherry – Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body: Mahogany
• Top: Carved Maple
• Neck: Mahogany – ’59 Rounded Profile
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Radius: 12"
• Frets: Medium Jumbo
• Inlays: Trapezoid
• Pickups: Gibson Custombuckers
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
• Hardware: Nickel
• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Tailpiece
• Case: Original Gibson Custom Shop Hard Case + COA
• Country: USA
• Year: 2020
• Condition: Mint
Personal Thoughts:
The Washed Cherry ’59 is one of those finishes that quietly nails the vintage vibe without trying too hard. Slightly softer and more translucent than a full Cherry Burst, it lets the maple top breathe visually and feels much closer to an aged original than many modern bursts.
This 2020 example sits right in the sweet spot of recent Gibson Custom Shop production — excellent build consistency, lightweight feel, and a very lively acoustic response. Unplugged it rings loudly and evenly, and once amplified the Custombuckers deliver exactly what you want from a great R9: open mids, airy highs, and that unmistakable chewy, elastic Les Paul response under the fingers.
It’s a classic, no-nonsense ’59 — elegant, musical, and utterly usable. The kind of guitar that works just as well as a long-term keeper as it does a serious player’s main instrument.
Condition Report:
Mint condition. No marks, wear, or playwear to note. Frets, hardware, and finish are all immaculate. Supplied with original Gibson Custom Shop hard case and Certificate of Authenticity.
Part Exchange Welcome:
Part exchange welcome. Video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars. Personal consignment service available via our site at a 10% rate.