The 1959 Gibson Catalog included the Les Paul Standard ‘Burst’ – the 1959 edition is now one of the most sought-after and valuable guitars among collectors and players due to its unique sound, playability, and rarity.
Gibson Catalog PDF 1959
This was also the year that marked the introduction of the ES-335TD, Gibson’s first semi-hollow electric guitar, which offered players a versatile instrument with reduced feedback at high volumes, bridging the gap between hollow bodies and solid electric guitars.
Acoustic models like the J-200, with its lush, full-bodied sound and striking aesthetic, and the small-bodied but sonorous LG-2, featured prominently in the catalog.