Gibson Custom Shop M2M 59 Les Paul Standard, Tangerine Burst VOS with Hard Case (pre-owned)

The Magic of ’59.

The formula of the ’59 Les Paul transcends the sum of its parts. It’s the silhouette, the proportions, the unmistakable aesthetic and that elusive combination of character and attitude that has made this particular vintage year the stuff of guitar folklore. This 2024 Gibson Made 2 Measure model taps directly into that mythology, bringing the spirit of the golden era into a meticulously crafted modern Custom Shop instrument.

This is a guitar built around an idea as much as a specification. The ’59 has long occupied its own rarified space in the electric guitar world, synonymous with the holy grail of vintage tone, organic response and that wonderfully elusive sense of musicality that players spend a lifetime chasing. There’s a reason the original examples have become the benchmark against which so many others are measured. The Made to Measure approach takes that legacy seriously, offering a more individualised expression of the classic Les Paul formula.

At the heart of the ’59 mystique is the PAF-inspired pickup sound: open, airy and beautifully three-dimensional, with a sense of space around each note that gives chords room to breathe. There’s a wonderful balance between warmth and clarity, with a touch-sensitive response that rewards every nuance of the player’s technique. Dig in and those pickups deliver real bite, harmonic complexity and crisp articulation, letting individual notes cut through even when the gain starts to climb. Ease back your attack and the sound softens, revealing a sweeter, more rounded character. It’s this combination of dynamic sensitivity, raw energy and effortless musicality that makes the PAF voice so endlessly compelling.

It’s all about the details, the feel and the connection between player and instrument. The sort of guitar that invites you to turn the amplifier up, roll back the volume, find the sweet spot and let the notes breathe. Whether you’re digging into a singing lead line or coaxing a little more complexity from a softly played chord, the appeal lies in that endlessly rewarding relationship between touch, dynamics and tone.

This example remains in good condition, with no fret wear and minimal tarnish to the hardware. Gentle swirling and handling marks are present, along with a couple of dings around the back edge and top side, at the waist and middle of the lower bout.

A serious Custom Shop Les Paul with vintage-inspired DNA, unmistakable presence and all the romance of the ’59 legend. For those who know exactly why that number matters, this one needs little introduction.

Main Features & Specs

• Colour: Tangerine Burst
• Serial: 942509
• Year: 2024
• Top Material: Flame Maple
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: ‘59 Rounded
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 12" Radius
• Frets: 22, Vintage
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Pickups: Gibson PAF Humbuckers
• Bridge Type: Tune-O-Matic
• Tuners: Vintage Kluson Style
• Finish Type: Gloss Nitrocellulose
• Weight: 3.71 Kg
• Case: Gibson Vintage Style Hard Case

All our pre-owned guitars and basses are sold freshly set-up & fully serviced in our state-of-the-art guitar workshop. The pre-sale service includes a 21 point check, including:  

• Brand new strings
• Action
• Electronic components
• Neck angle and Truss Rod adjustment
• Hardware
• Fretwork
• Clean and condition inc. Fretboard
• Saddle/Bridge height, radius, intonation
• Nut  

The Absolute multi point pre sales service & set-up is free with every pre-owned guitar. Also included is a 12 month warranty*. We provide a 14 day no-quibble money back guarantee on all our used instruments, so you can buy with confidence.