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Potentiometer Codes 1959 Les Pauls used Centralab potentiometers with specific date codes that can be decoded: Format : Three-digit manufacturer code (134 for Centralab) followed by a four-digit date code Date interpretation : First two digits indicate year (58 or 59), last two indicate week Example : 134 5852 = Centralab, 52nd week of 1958 Cross-reference : Pot dates should precede the guitars final assembly by several weeks or months Factory Markings and Stamps Authentic 1959 Les Pauls contain several internal markings: Control cavity : Often contains pencil markings indicating final assembly dates Neck pocket : May contain routing stamps or quality control markings Pickup cavities : Should show appropriate router marks and aging patterns Bridge posts : Original posts show specific threading and aging characteristics Wood Identification The wood selections for 1959 Les Pauls were exceptional: Body : Honduran mahogany with distinctive grain patterns and density Maple top : Typically 1/2 to 5/8 thick with dramatic flame figure Fretboard : Brazilian rosewood with tight, even grain and natural oil content Neck : One-piece mahogany neck with volute reinforcement Hardware Specifications Original 1959 hardware includes specific details: Bridge : ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridge with retainer wire Tailpiece : Aluminum stop-bar tailpiece with specific knurling pattern Tuners : Single-line Kluson Deluxe tuners with single-ring buttons Pickup rings : Cream-colored plastic that ages to warm amber Switch tip : Amber-colored tip with specific dimensions Finish Characteristics The 1959 sunburst finish used aniline dyes that react uniquely to UV light: Cherry red pigments : Fade over time, creating the tobacco burst appearance Nitrocellulose lacquer : Shows age-appropriate checking and wear patterns Flame visibility : The transparent finish reveals the maple flame clearly Color gradation : Smooth transition from cherry red edges to natural amber center Detailed Physical Specifications Understanding the precise specifications helps distinguish authentic 1959 Les Pauls from later reissues and reproductions: Weight and Dimensions Weight range : 8.5-9.5 pounds (most fall between 8.8-9.2 pounds) Body length : 17 overall length Body width : 13 at widest point Body thickness : 1.75 (body only, not including arched top) Scale length : 24.75 (Gibson standard) Neck Specifications Profile : Early 1959 necks featured a fuller baseball bat profile, while late 1959 examples transitioned to a slightly slimmer feel Nut width : 1-11/16 (1.6875) Fretboard radius : 12 radius (flatter than earlier Gibson models) Fret wire : Transitional periodearly 1959 retained smaller vintage fretwire, late 1959 adopted slightly larger wire Neck angle : Approximately 4-degree neck angle for optimal string tension Pickup Specifications The PAF humbuckers in 1959 Les Pauls are legendary for their tonal qualities: Resistance readings : Typically 7.0-8.5k ohms (neck pickup often slightly lower) Magnet type : Alnico II or Alnico V magnets (both were used) Wire type : 42 AWG plain enamel wire Construction : Unpotted coils allowing for maximum harmonic complexity Covers : Nickel-plated covers that age to a warm patina Bobbins : Black plastic bobbins with varying degrees of translucency Electronics Layout Wiring harness : Cloth-covered wire throughout Capacitors : Bumblebee capacitors (.022 microfarad) Resistors : Carbon composition resistors Switch : 3-way toggle switch (many players modified these to 4-way) Output jack : Cup-style output jack mounted on side of guitar Tonal Characteristics: The Sound That Changed Music The 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standards tone has become the benchmark for electric guitar sound, influencing generations of musicians and defining entire genres of music
