What is a 59 neck?
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What is a 59 neck?
Taken from a sampling of good feeling 59 necks it is commonly agreed that it is somewhat C-shaped with small shoulders and varied between 0.860″ and 0.895″ under the first fret, and 0.960″ and 0.995″ under the 12th.
Whats the difference between a 1958 and a 1959 Les Paul?
’57 Les Pauls were the first to use humbuckers, had a thick neck, and Gold top finishes. ’58s introduced the sunburst and thinned the neck. ’59s hit the sweet spot with their neck profile, bigger frets, hotter pickups, and heavily figured tops. The ’60s kept the specs from the ’59s but thinned the neck even further.
How thick is a 1959 Les Paul neck?
The ES-Les Paul ’59 Neck is the ultra-lightweight answer to a 1959 Tobacco Sunburst Les Paul, only with the added bonus of having ES-semi-hollowbody construction!…
| Neck | |
|---|---|
| Thickness at Fret 1: | 22.86 mm / .900″ |
| Thickness at Fret 12: | 25.40 mm / 1.000″ |
| Other Materials: | Franklin Titebond 50 |
| Average Weight: | 544.31 g / 1.2 lbs |
What is slim taper neck?
Varying in thickness only about a tenth of an inch from the first fret out to the twelfth and maintaining a precisely controlled width-to-thickness ratio, the “slim-taper” neck was meant to promote speed, while at the same time reduce player fatigue.
How thick is a Les Paul neck?
1.695 inches
The neck width at the nut of a typical Les Paul is 1.695 inches (43mm).
Why is a 59 Les Paul Special?
It’s as versatile an instrument as it is iconic, and the right hands can wring thunderous riffs, molten solos and warm, clean tones from it in equal measure. Gibson enjoyed its golden era between 1958 and 1960, and the 1959 Les Paul Standards are some of the most highly sought-after guitars in the world.
How many 59 Les Pauls does Joe Bonamassa own?
The book is just another piece of the puzzle.” Bonamassa bought his first ’59 Les Paul in 2010. He now has 10—with an additional eight 1960 Les Pauls—in his massive arsenal.
