Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue - Royal Teaburst

Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue - Royal Teaburst

The Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue in Royal Tea Burst is far more than a tribute to a legendary guitar. Created in collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop, it represents one of the most faithful and feature-rich recreations of a vintage Les Paul available outside the Gibson USA and Custom Shop ranges. For players who dream of owning the look, feel, and tone of a golden-era 1959 Les Paul, this guitar comes remarkably close to the real thing.

The moment you lay eyes on the stunning AAA flame maple top, it's clear that this is something special. Finished in a beautifully understated Royal Tea Burst, the figured maple displays the kind of depth and character that helped make the original 1959 Les Paul one of the most coveted guitars in history. Beneath the top sits a solid mahogany body, delivering the warmth, sustain, and rich midrange that define the classic Les Paul sound.

The neck is equally authentic. Constructed from mahogany and fitted with a long neck tenon, it offers exceptional resonance and sustain while staying true to vintage specifications. The comfortable '59 Rounded C profile fills the hand beautifully, providing the substantial feel that players associate with the finest late-1950s Les Pauls. Paired with a rosewood fingerboard and traditional 24.75" scale length, it delivers a playing experience that feels instantly familiar and inspiring.

At the heart of the guitar are two Gibson CustomBucker humbuckers, widely regarded as some of the finest PAF-style pickups available. Designed to capture the warmth, clarity, and dynamic response of the original late-'50s humbuckers, they offer rich cleans, articulate crunch, singing lead tones, and exceptional touch sensitivity. Whether played through a clean valve amp or a cranked stack, the CustomBuckers respond beautifully to every nuance of your playing. The electronics package reflects the same commitment to authenticity. Premium components including CTS potentiometers, Mallory 150 capacitors, Switchcraft toggle switch, Switchcraft output jack, and vintage-inspired 50s wiring ensure the guitar not only sounds authentic but responds like a true vintage instrument when interacting with the controls.

Hardware upgrades include a Gibson Custom Shop Historic Reissue tailpiece and a vintage-style ABR bridge, helping maximise sustain, resonance, and tuning stability while completing the period-correct aesthetic. From the bound body and fingerboard to the deluxe inlays and Gibson-style 1959 headstock profile, every detail has been carefully considered. The result is a guitar that honours one of the most iconic instruments ever built while remaining accessible to players who want vintage character without entering collector-grade territory.

At Musicmaker, few guitars generate excitement quite like a great Les Paul. The 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue captures the magic, feel, and sound of the original in a package that's guaranteed to inspire every time you open the case.

Features

• Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue

• Royal Tea Burst finish

• Developed in partnership with Gibson Custom Shop

• Mahogany body

• AAA flame maple top

• Mahogany neck with long neck tenon

• '59 Rounded C neck profile

• Rosewood fingerboard

• 24.75" scale length

• Gibson CustomBucker humbucker pickups

• Vintage-inspired PAF-style tone

• CTS potentiometers

• Mallory 150 capacitors

• 50s-style wiring

• Switchcraft toggle switch

• Switchcraft output jack

• Gibson Custom Shop Historic Reissue tailpiece

• Vintage-style ABR bridge

• Bound body and fingerboard

• Deluxe inlays

• Gibson-style '59 headstock