The Gibson Custom Shop Billy Gibbons 1959 “Pearly Gates” Les Paul Standard is a legendary limited edition reissue, meticulously recreating Billy Gibbons’ original iconic 1959 Les Paul. Produced in 2009, this VOS model is one of only 150 with the Custom Shop Vintage Original Spec (VOS) finish of the total 250 only worldwide and they rarely become available , crafted with unparalleled attention to detail, from the highly figured maple top to the faded sunburst finish. 

With genuine Billy Gibbons BurstBucker pickups, authentic hardware, and full original case and documentation, this collector-grade Les Paul delivers the classic Les Paul tone, vintage vibe, and collectible status that makes it extremely rare and sought-after. 

50 of these guitars were aged and signed by BG himself and haven’t been seen again plus another 50 Murphy lab : this guitar has the exact and famous Pearly Gates finish to the top (neither a burst or a flame or quilt : the most unique top of any Les Paul ‘59 - in fact that’s the reason for its nickname the Pearly Gates : the doors to Heaven!) and the exact pickups that Billy used in the guitar to get his amazing and distinctive tone and made this guitar his most treasured and used in his 50 plus year career. A True Treasure and collectors dream

• Exact replica of Billy Gibbons’ original 1959 “Pearly Gates” Les Paul Standard
• Produced by Gibson Custom Shop, 2009 Limited Edition
• Only 250 guitars in the full run: 150 VOS - Vintage Original Spec (this guitar), 50 Murphy lab, and 50 signed by BG
• Original VOS finish hand-aged by Tom Murphy
• Seymour Duncan Custom Shop Pearly Gates PAF replica pickups: exact replicas of Billy actual guitar giving the most incredible and distinctive sound.
• Non-weight relieved mahogany back with hand-carved, highly figured maple top
• Original BurstBucker pickups for classic Pearly Gates Billy Gibbons tone
• Collector-grade condition with original case, cloth sheath, certificate, tags, papers, and shipping box
• Serviced and inspected by professional luthiers

• Model: Gibson Custom Shop Billy Gibbons 1959 “Pearly Gates” Les Paul Standard
• Year: 2009 (VOS Limited Edition - Vintage Original Spec)
• Body: Mahogany back with highly figured maple top
• Neck: Mahogany 
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Frets: Perfect
• Hardware: Original, aged to match the vintage style
• Weight: 4.21 kg
• Condition: Collectors Grade, original

• Pickups: Seymour Duncan Custom Shop Pearly Gates PAF replicas / Gibson BurstBuckers
• Controls: Standard Les Paul configuration
• Output Jack: 1/4" mono

These pickups deliver the creamy, velvety, unmistakable Les Paul tone that Billy Gibbons fine-tuned for stage and recording.

• Case: Original hard case with cloth sheath
• Documentation: Certificate of Authenticity, tags, original shipping box, and papers
• Finish: Hand-aged VOS by Tom Murphy
• Rarity: Extremely limited, highly sought-after collector’s instrument
• Service: Fully checked and serviced by professional luthiers

This Gibson Custom Shop Billy Gibbons “Pearly Gates” 1959 Les Paul Standard is a once-in-a-lifetime collector’s piece—perfect for vintage enthusiasts, serious guitarists, or collectors looking for an iconic Les Paul with unmatched authenticity.