The Gibson Les Paul 1959 is a Gibson electric guitar, currently around $1736.18. Close alternatives include the ESP Phoenix and the Dan Erlewine Albert King Custom Flying V - "Lucy". It pairs well with the Blackstar St. James 100 and the Friedman Dirty Shirley.
Gibson Les Paul 1959
Gibson · electric guitar
The Gibson 1959 Les Paul is the holy grail of electric guitars, delivering thick, warm tone with legendary sustain. Its mahogany body and PAF pickups produce the quintessential rock and blues tone. The 1959 Les Paul is one of the most valuable and sought-after guitars.
- bass
- clarity
- blues
- treble
- sustain
- pure tone
- vocal
- rock
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Gibson Les Paul 1959 is commonly used in
- Blues
- Classic Rock
- Rock
- Blues Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Jazz
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Amps that pair well with the Gibson Les Paul 1959
Blackstar St. James 100
Blackstar
20% matchInto a transparent tone, Blackstar St. James 100 brings the high gain it's missing
Friedman Dirty Shirley
Friedman
19% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Friedman Dirty Shirley gives it high gain to fill it with
Soldano Astro-20 Head
Soldano
19% matchInto a transparent tone, Soldano Astro-20 Head brings the high gain it's missing
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun Synergy SL2 Module into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman BE-Mini Head into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchRun Ceriatone 2202H into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Jose LTD's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the Gibson Les Paul 1959
EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas
EarthQuaker Devices
19% matchInto a transparent tone, EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas brings the high gain it's missing
Greer Black Mountain
Greer
19% matchRun Greer Black Mountain into that transparent platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2's fuzzy fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchBlack Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Gibson Les Paul 1959 gives it exactly that
Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes
Electro-Harmonix
tonal matchInto Gibson Les Paul 1959, Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
J. Rockett Blue Note Select
J Rockett
tonal matchInto Gibson Les Paul 1959, J. Rockett Blue Note Select is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
tonal matchGibson Les Paul 1959 leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature wants
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Warm Audio Jet Phaser brings the high gain it's missing
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Gibson Les Paul 1959?+
The closest matches in character are the ESP Phoenix, the Dan Erlewine Albert King Custom Flying V - "Lucy", the Epiphone Riviera Electric Guitar. Budget picks: Epiphone Riviera Electric Guitar, Yamaha Pacifica 1421. Boutique upgrades: Gibson '58 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gibson ES-335, Gibson Tony Iommi SG Signature.
What pairs well with the Gibson Les Paul 1959?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Blackstar St. James 100, Friedman Dirty Shirley, Soldano Astro-20 Head — Into a transparent tone, Blackstar St. James 100 brings the high gain it's missing.
How much does the Gibson Les Paul 1959 cost?+
Around $1736.18 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).