Wildwoodians, is there anything cooler than a Burst-era Les Paul? Maybe if a polar bear could hit a jump on a snowmobile and do a backflip, it would approach Burst-esque levels of coolness. But, until we humans make tremendous advancements in the field of polar bear training, the Bursts shall reign supreme. Though the original Bursts only lasted from 1958 to 1960, they enjoyed an oversized impact in popular music. Jimmy Page, Joe Walsh, Paul McCartney, and countless other iconic players have all featured the sweet sound of their Les Pauls on dozens of classic recordings. Without a doubt, the Les Pauls produced from '58 to '60 are some of the greatest examples of craftsmanship in the history of musical instruments. Their sound is as American as beer and monster trucks, and they are part of rock and roll's DNA.
Since we have the Burst bug bad here at Wildwood, we were overjoyed when we received the 2019 Historic reissue models from Gibson Custom. Once again, the wizard-like luthiers at the Custom shop have outdone themselves. With a combination of premium tonewoods, obsessive attention to detail, old-world manufacturing techniques, and a healthy dose of love and care, they have crafted some of the mightiest Les Pauls ever to grace the mortal realm. Let's take a closer look and examine some of the splendid ingredients that form their sonic cocktail.
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Amp: The Greg Koch Signature Combo from Koch Amps
Serial Number: 991875
Brand Gibson Custom Shop
Model 60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard
Finish Color Factory Burst
Finish Type VOS
Weight 8.60 lbs.
Top Wood Maple
Body Wood Mahogany with No Weight Relief
Neck Wood Mahogany
Neck Shape Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape
Neck Dimensions .890 1st - 1.010 12th
Fingerboard Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius 12"
Inlays Celluloid Trapezoids
Scale Length 24.75"
Width at Nut 1.695"
Frets 22
Pickups Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
Controls CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Hardware Nickel
Bridge No-Wire ABR-1
Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuners Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Case Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
COA Yes