Gibson / 1959 LG-1
Called the golden age in Gibson’s history, this is a vintage 1959 Gibson that worldwide guitarists would covet.
Among them, the small-bodied LG-1 stands out for its excellent playability and its muddy yet warm, distinctive tone, and has earned strong popularity.
The year 1959 holds special significance in the vintage guitar market, and is remembered as a miraculous era when exceptionally fine tonewoods and skilled craftsmanship merged.
Rather than merely decorating a case as a historical artifact, we present it here as a highly practical vintage guitar, suited to the modern player in search of a bluesy tone on today’s music scene.
1959, which symbolizes Gibson’s acoustic golden age
The late 1950s, when the finest materials were used without hesitation.
The refined build assembled by the craftsmen of the time still exudes an overwhelming presence even after more than half a century.
The beautifully faded sunburst finish and the large pickguard combination, bathed in stage lighting, give off a different kind of vintage aura.
The ultimate blues tone unleashed by ladder bracing
After more than half a century, the top’s dryness, the well-aged spruce, and the side-back mahogany produce a dry, vintage-like resonance.
Unlike the X-bracing used in higher-tier models such as the LG-2, this guitar features the ladder-bracing construction that is the LG-1’s greatest characteristic, and its percussive attack, muddy flavor, and excellent note separation allow it to shine as the ultimate accompaniment instrument for blues and ballads.
Resilient playability forged through surviving harsh conditions
It retains the firm neck grip unique to 1959 that many players consider ideal, carrying through the player’s intent from powerful strumming to delicate fingerpicking without compromise.
While remaining vintage, its greatest appeal is that it still maintains enough toughness to serve as a main instrument even in today’s harsh live and recording environments.
An overwhelming aura that can truly be called the history itself of Gibson’s golden age, and the ultimate vintage sound woven by more than half a century.
The 1959 example, which has achieved both historical value and actual playing performance, is already becoming scarce on the market, making this a once-in-a-lifetime encounter.
Please experience for yourself the craftsmanship of Gibson’s golden age and its supreme dry tone with your own strumming.
Feel free to contact us for details on the condition or to request a trial playing.
[Specifications / Included Case]
TOP : Spruce
BACK/SIDES : Mahogany
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE : Rosewood
NECK : Mahogany
NUT WIDTH : 42.5mm
SCALE : 258mm
CASE : Chipboard Case
[Repair / Processing History / Replacement Parts / Appearance Condition, etc.]
※This information is based on what we can determine through inspection in-store for used/vintage items.
Please understand in advance.
- Weather checking and fine finish checking give it a timeworn look with a sense of dignity.
- The peg shafts for the 3rd and 4th strings are bent, but tuning can still be performed without issue.
- There is crack repair on the body top and back.
- A strap pin has been added to the neck heel.
- The body back finish has been refinished.
- The bridge plate string holes have been reinforced.
[Playing Condition]
- String height at the 12th fret: 2.5mm on the 6th string side, 2.0mm on the 1st string side
- Saddle protrusion: approx. 2.5mm to 3.5mm
- The playability is good, with no choking or buzzing of notes.
[安心保証：6ヶ月]
[Mail-order Peace of Mind Service]
In mail-order sales, we cannot provide an opportunity to try the instrument, so we offer a 6-day trial period after delivery.
Please take your time trying the product at home, and if you are not satisfied, we will refund the product price.
※Shipping costs for both directions are the customer’s responsibility.
