Gibson 59 Les Paul FactoryB HPT LA #2

Gibson 59 Les Paul FactoryB HPT LA #2 review

The Gibson 59 Les Paul FactoryB HPT LA #2 is a U.S.-made, single-cut electric guitar built to the specifications of Gibson's experts, using woods hand-selected on site in Nashville. Its listed price is 8555, with availability beginning in June 2025. The item number is 619769. No customer reviews are available for this model, so this assessment is based only on its supplied specifications.

The construction follows the familiar Les Paul formula: a mahogany body, a maple top, and a set mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard. The top is specified as hand-selected AAA maple. A light-aged finish in Factory Burst gives the guitar its listed appearance, while single-ply binding runs along the body top and neck. The description identifies the model as a 1959 Les Paul, and the neck profile is listed as R9, V1 Carmelita.

Neck, fingerboard, and scale

The neck thickness is specified at 22 mm at the first fret and 25 mm at the twelfth. Those measurements offer a more concrete description of the neck than the profile name alone, although they do not describe every contour or the feel in the hand. The fingerboard has trapezoid inlays and 22 Jescar FW45100 Reissue Medium Jumbo frets. A nylon reissue nut is also specified.

There is a small discrepancy in the scale information. The general specifications list 628 mm, while the detailed build description gives 629 mm and the equivalent 24.75 inches. These figures are close, but buyers comparing measurements should confirm which value applies to the individual instrument. The supplied information does not explain the difference.

Pickups and controls

The guitar has two Custombucker humbucking pickups, described in the general specifications as an HH pickup configuration. Its controls comprise two volume knobs and two tone knobs, with a three-way toggle switch for pickup selection. No pickup output measurements, magnet details, wiring options, or control-circuit specifications are provided, so those aspects cannot be assessed from the listing.

This control layout is clearly specified, but the data does not establish how the guitar sounds or responds through an amplifier. Any claims about tone, sustain, playing comfort, or suitability for particular styles would go beyond the available evidence. The listed components identify the basic signal path without providing a basis for predicting a player's experience.

Bridge, tuners, and included items

Hardware includes an ABR-1 Historic Reissue bridge in a non-wire version and Kluson Deluxe tuning machines. The hardware finish is nickel. The tremolo specification is none, consistent with the listed bridge hardware. The cream True Historic pickguard is included but is not mounted, which is useful to note when checking the supplied parts or planning the guitar's appearance.

A case and certificate of authenticity are included. The listing explicitly says there is no gig bag, and the sales unit is one piece. The product is not identified as a limited run. These details distinguish the supplied package from configurations where a gig bag, installed pickguard, or limited-edition status might be expected.

What the specifications establish

The listing provides a substantial build description, including body and neck woods, fingerboard material, fret count, neck measurements, pickup type, controls, bridge, tuners, finish, and included case. It also identifies U.S. Manufacture and the Nashville wood-selection process. It does not give the guitar's weight, action, setup condition, exact pickup electrical specifications, or a measurement of the body and neck dimensions beyond the stated neck thickness. Those omissions matter to buyers who need to compare individual instruments closely.

The Factory Burst color and light-aged finish are stated specifications, but the data does not describe the extent or placement of aging. Likewise, the AAA maple designation and hand-selection note identify the top's stated grade and selection process, but do not provide a photograph or details of its grain. Buyers should consult the seller for instrument-specific images and condition information before purchase.

Verdict

The Gibson 59 Les Paul FactoryB HPT LA #2 is specified as a traditionally configured 1959-style Les Paul with a maple top, mahogany body and set neck, rosewood fingerboard, two Custombucker pickups, and period-oriented bridge and tuner choices. The included case and certificate are confirmed, while the pickguard ships loose. The scale-length discrepancy between 628 and 629 mm is worth clarifying. With no customer feedback available, the listed construction and components are the sound basis for evaluating this guitar, rather than claims about its real-world feel or tone.