There have been many great guitars throughout Gibson's long and storied history as a maker of musical instruments, but only one remains the definitive pinnacle of electric solid body guitar design. That guitar is the 1959 Les Paul Standard. Coveted by both players and collectors as the ultimate example of playability, attractiveness and tone, the iconic 1959 Les Paul Standard simply has no equal. This guitar has become the Holy Grail of guitars in the minds of professionals and collectors the world over. Guitar legends such as Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield and Billy Gibbons, to name only a few, have forged their musical pathways utilizing the incredible tonal characteristics and playability created by the artistry of the Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard. As an icon throughout the music industry, not only has this guitar become a legend, it has attained the highest most acclaimed value in quality and investment.

2009 marked the 50th Anniversary of the 1959 Les Paul Standard. In celebration, Gibson Custom has taken the art of recreating the company's legendary Holy Grail to an entirely new level. The new Gibson Custom Historic 1959 Les Paul Reissue is the most exact recreation of the legendary original ever produced. Every subtle detail of this model has been painstakingly reproduced, and nothing has been left to chance. From the gold top-hat control knobs with dial pointers to the molded bell-shaped truss rod cover to the period correct cream pickguard and nickel tuners with green buttons, this guitar delivers the absolute ultimate in vintage guitar recreation.

This 2012 Gibson Custom Historic 1959 Les Paul Reissue is the latest and the greatest Gibson has to offer. This guitar has a KILLER CRAZY FLAME MAPLE TOP that was HANDPICKED by the experts in the Gibson Custom Shop. The combination of 3D WIDE RIBBON FLAMES and HILLS AND VALLEY'S is MAGNIFICENT! It's BOLD. It's BEAUTIFUL! AND finished in Slow Ice Tea Fade "inspired by the Beauty of the Burst", then polished to a high gloss, it's like going back to 1959, picking up a brand new Burst right off the line and coming home with a perfect treasure. This guitar has the look and feel of an original 1959 Les Paul Standard that's never been touched! The thickness of the neck measures .913 at the first fret and 1.008 at the 12th. This guitar weighs 8 lbs 7.5 oz, she's light on your back and super resonate! Tone and sustain are amazing! This guitar really has that sweet, soulful woody tone with plenty of mid range growl! This guitar is 100% MINT UNPLAYED UNOWNED AND AWESOME, complete with the (new for 2012) Gibson Custom Shop Brown Tolex case, certificate of authenticity, and MAGIC!

There's nothing to think about! Buy it now or kick yourself a year from now!