Les Paul Standard 50s or Standard ‘59?

[Daniel Desmarais]

I kinda want a Les Paul Standard ‘59. The thing is those are hard to come by. The guy at my local store said they’ve had a few in but they never last more than one day. And the Epiphone web site says they’re back ordered. Meanwhile the store has a couple of Standard 50s in different finishes hanging on the wall right now.

Bite the bullet and get a Standard 50s, or go on a quest to source a Standard’ 59?

 

[Darkness]

I was considering a 50s but when I saw the "extras" you get with a 59 I went hunting. Sweetwater and my local shop were looking at possibly 6 month waits. I did what I didn't want to do and called Guitar Center, they had a few in stock and I had it a week later. I'd say go hunting because if you settle you might still want a 59 and end up with 2 guitars.

 

[Daniel Desmarais]

if you settle you might still want a 59 and end up with 2 guitars.

More guitars? Horrifying!

 

[Nikki M]

I have 4 new ones and I used one..all dark burst...really..enjoy your 59!..best epi value imo..

 

[Daniel Desmarais]

Can’t find any ‘59s anywhere. There are a few on Reverb. All are either $200+ over retail or are broken headstock sold “as is” at $0 discount.

Ive decided to use this pile of money to get a new acoustic instead, Taylor GS Mini. I’ll start saving again after that. I think the key will be to have the cash set aside so that when one becomes available then I can pull the trigger that day.

I guess the medallion on the back it correct - Limited Edition.

 

[Daniel Desmarais]

I have 4 new ones and I used one..all dark burst...really..enjoy your 59!..best epi value imo..

So YOU’RE the reason there aren’t any anywhere!

Actually I blame asshats who buy them retail and then resell them on Reverb for a premium.

 

[Darkness]

Can’t find any ‘59s anywhere. There are a few on Reverb. All are either $200+ over retail or are broken headstock sold “as is” at $0 discount.

Guitar center says in stock.

 

[Biddlin]

Guitar center says in stock.

Musicians Friend (same outfit), also.

 

[Raiyn]

Actually I blame asshats who buy them retail and then resell them on Reverb for a premium.

Meh. If they weren't "limited edition" there wouldn't be the hype. Couple that with global shipping issues and it's a ready-made market for flippers. I've had my Squier Contemporary Series Jaguar on pre-order since January. I know I'll get one eventually and not at scalper prices.

 

[Biddlin]

$799 with case is a deal. I'd jump on it and buy one of the dark bursts if I had any dough.

 

[Daniel Desmarais]

"I'd jump on it and buy one of the dark bursts if I had any dough."

No, cherry burst for a LP.

 

[shimmilou]

Mine

 

[dasherf17]

I was considering a 50s but when I saw the "extras" you get with a 59 I went hunting. Sweetwater and my local shop were looking at possibly 6 month waits. I did what I didn't want to do and called Guitar Center, they had a few in stock and I had it a week later. I'd say go hunting because if you settle you might still want a 59 and end up with 2 guitars.

...aaaand that would be bad, how?