Ive been playing a little catchup with the build blog. The gibson les paul has become an icon within the world of electric guitars and a classic pairing of tonewoods maple and mahogany since the very beginning, maple and mahogany have been the goto tonewood combination used on the gibson les paul models. The magic tone is a combination of several factors and we will go through all of them step by step to convert your les paul into a roaring monster. Here you can find all you need for making a gibson like les paul standard, following the 1959 specifications, download the les paul plan we offer as shareware and for free.
The gibson les paul sun burst guitar from 1958 1959 1960 is the top of the electric guitar heap. This item plan of gibson les paul 59 electric guitar full scale print set of 4 electric guitar plans les paul, les paul double cutaway, firebird studio, flying v all full scale actual size making guitar. This is my homemade replica of a gibson les paul 59 flame top. View and download gibson 1934l5 owners manual online. The gibson 59 true historic les paul comparison the music zoo. I startet personally one year ago my own replica, but i had to stop because of lack of time. All in all a very successful first guitar project and demonstrates just what can be achieved on a low budget nowhere near the ten grand asking price of the gibson. Description pdf les paul electric guitar plan gibson style. Free guitar templates available to download all plans are provided in pdf format, and printable 1. The special was further distinguished by its yellow. The two previous answers give the definitive answers numerically i up voted them both subjectively let me put it this way.
Inspired by slash, built by gibson, and now, played by you. Building the slash les paul from plans by john anthony. First marketed as the les paul model in 1952, the les paul evolved throughout the 50s until the design was replaced by the sg in late 1960. Les paul, stratocaster, telcaster, flying v and sg. They are the one gibson guitar at used pricing that i definitely think are worth the cost imho. Thp rapp paf aged nickel covers, our thp paf pickups, aged abr1 historic bridge and tailpiece. Matt, i have a lot off data, but look for a start with also other people. Gibson les paul sunburst standard guitar info 1958 1959 1960. True historic 1959 les paul additional specifications unprecedented accuracy in vintage looks, feel, and tone the most desirable les paul ever captured with unprecedented accuracy for the 2015 true historic series, with wetsanded nitro finish, doublecarved and handsanded top and neck, rolled binding and more.
This link contains many blue prints of a gibson les paul. How does the gibson les paul traditional compare to an. Full scale 59 lp standard guitar bodies and kits from byoguitar. Pdf les paul electric guitar plan gibson style cad. These plans are drawn from one specific burst from 1959. Jan 14, 2010 i have to say that this is the best ever 1959 replika les paul build thread ive ever seen. The gibson les paul is a true guitar icon that has continually made its mark upon the landscape of music for over 60 years.
Full scale 59 lp standard guitar bodies and kits from. Jun 29, 2014 parlor guitar plans in adobe illustrator and pdf. Elite guitar plans store john anthony guitars, luthiers plans. Complete plans and routing templates for all variations of the gibson les paul custom, 59, plus les paul junior. Featuring a detailed drawing of the les paul 1959 model by gibson, this full scale plan provides a clear outline to help you build a stunning replica of the electric guitar. Selection file type icon file name description size. Gibson les paul sunburst standard guitar info 1958 1959. Les paul, stratocaster, telcaster, flying v and sg plans. Thp hysteric rings, aged screws, thp cream doognut set and aged tip. I used my home built cnc router and a digitizer to scan one of my gibson bodies, and then i routed it out on some bookmatched hard maple.
Plan of gibson les paul 59 electric guitar full scale print. Sep 15, 20 follow me on instagram inside the luthiers shop with. Building a les paul lp guitar neck for a 59 paulie luthier jigs. The gibson 59 true historic les paul comparison posted on jun 03, 2015 by walter bryant the new gibson custom shop les paul true historic models are a perfect representation of gibsons pursuit of achieving a precise reissue of the original les paul. Custom gibson les paul guitar build diary project electric. If youve ever watched the film indiana jones and the last crusade, you know that the concept of a holy grail is nothing to take lightly. Gibson les paul guitar templates les paul guitars, les. Still made today, but the original 58 59 60 sunburst models are the originals that started it all. I had one years ago, a studio model that i traded in on another gibson, an es335 that i ended up selling to raise cash to buy woodworking tools.
This is the same plan we have offered for years, with incremental improvements to. Hello all, i took the les paul plans from this site. I do send the real size blueprints on request but please send me your email address when asking, it saves time. Something that might interest amateur guitar builders, blueprint for a les paul model if you click on the smaller pic, you can access bigger size. All dimensions were taken directly from a vintage instrument.
I used the stewmacplan at that time, wich is not very accurate. Electric guitars free delivery possible on eligible purchases. I have saved all guitar plans i have ever come across. Gibson les paul guitar templates les paul guitars, les paul. Building a les paul guitar body luthier building process 59. Gibson les paul guitar templates les paul guitars, gibson. By tony on march 2, 2012 in les paul build 1, woodworking.
True historic 1959 les paul additional specifications. And although eric clapton actually used a 1960 model on the beano album, his work in the 1960s is very much associated with the 59 les paul. The gibson les paul is one of the most revered and coveted electric guitars. The holy grail of guitars the 1959 gibson les paul standard. Gibson les paul guitar templates avec images lutherie, guitare. These models represent electric and acoustic guitars slash has played before millions of fans during his career and influenced multiple generations of players around the world. If you have a 59 gibson les paul to spare, ill gladly take it off your hands for free. For many many players too damned heavy to play for long sets and for those of us like myself in the extra large economy size 6. Lately ive been hankering for another one, but they dont come cheap.
With specific dimensions and full scale size, you can achieve unrivaled accuracy with the plans. Some of these steps happen pretty quickly, but have a bunch of interesting ministeps to get them done. Gibson les paul standard 1959 burst price guide reverb. Custom gibson les paul guitar build diary here are the specs. Front, side, neck, neck pocket, pickup and electronics routing positions. Thp rpg 59 pickguard, gold relector knobs with aged index pointers. I went on a hunt a while back for accurate 59 les paul blue prints and what a nightmare that was at any rate i eventually purchased a set and i had the opportunity to compare them to a real deal 1958, 1959, 1960 gibson les paul standard guitar. Ive always had a les paul around and primarily am a gibson guy. Gibson and slash are proud to present the new slash collection of signature guitars. The builders at gibson custom shop scrutinized the original specs of the instrument, all in efforts of. All the pdf templates that you need can be easily found. Guitarists around the world have a les paul as their instrument of choice youll see it gracing stages everywhere and you can hear its voice on countless recordings. The new gibson custom shop les paul true historic models are a perfect representation of gibsons pursuit of achieving a precise reissue of the original les paul. Some have a very plain top the maple wood on the top side of the guitar, and some are very flamey the figure in the maple wood that is often.
Buy set of 4 gibson electric guitar plans cs356, les paul, les paul double cutaway, and firebird studio full scale actual size making guitar or framing buy only from spirit flutes. I have to say that this is the best ever 1959 replika les paulbuild thread ive ever seen. The gibson 59 true historic les paul comparison the. What are the dimensions, angles of a gibson les paul. This item gibson les paul electric guitar plans full scale plans technical drawings to make guitars set of 4 electric guitar plans les paul, les paul double cutaway, firebird studio, flying v all full scale actual size making guitar. Other than the carving of the top, the rest of it was a lot easier than i thought it would be. I just need the dimensions of every nook and cranny. Now i want to start a new one, wich should be a 99,9% replica of the 59. May 08, 2008 this is my homemade replica of a gibson les paul 59 flame top. The gibson les paul standard stands as one of the most widely played and universally recognizable guitars ever. Unfortunately, i do not have a few hundred grand to drop on a beautiful, stunning, heavenly guitar. Durant les annees suivantes, gibson fit evoluer ses modeles, tant sur le plan des.
Vintage guitar building plans are as ubiquitous on the internet as they are inaccurate. There are plenty of plans on the web, just do a search for les paul plans and you should find them easily. Follow me on instagram inside the luthiers shop with. In 1958, the standard finish for the les paul was changed from gold to cherry sunburst. My process for building out a les paul guitar neck.
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