Orphanage Burst 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard

Check out the incredible story of the Orphanage Burst, a 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard that has remained with one player for over 50 years. Bought in 1969 by Irish guitarist Joe Staunton, this iconic guitar has never circulated among collectors, giving it a unique history all its own. Staunton, a left-handed blues-rocker who played alongside Phil Lynott and Brian Downey in Orphanage, gave this right-handed guitar its distinct wear patterns, telling a vivid story of passion and unique playing technique.

Watch the full video on GTV now to discover more about its restoration and its new home at Gibson in Nashville!

In the full video, join Gibson President and CEO Cesar Gueikian as he introduces the remarkable story of the Orphanage Burst, a 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard purchased in 1969 by Irish guitarist Joe Staunton, the left-handed blues-rock wizard who played in the band Orphanage alongside Thin Lizzy icons Phil Lynott and Brian Downey.

Because the right-handed instrument was played for so many years by a left-handed player, its vivid flametop has a unique wear pattern that tells its own story about the expressive and passionate way that Staunton played the guitar, and why he was a hugely respected figure in a Dublin scene that was the breeding ground for some of the most iconic rock music of the 1970s.

A rare example of a 1959 Burst that hasn't circulated among collectors and stayed with the same player for most of its life, the Orphanage Burst is a very special guitar indeed—watch to find out about its restoration and new home with Gibson in Nashville, Tennessee.

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[SlyRyFry]

Now it will exlusively circulate through that circle of collectors

[PaulCush]

Stunning guitar and a nice tribute to an Irish legend.

[spudvader]

What is the cable looking thing between the bridge and the tailpiece

[edmundoramsesgalvanflores]

que chistosa se ve esa Gibson les Paul "atigrada", tiene buen look "felino" como los gatos..😱😨🎸📱😁😁😁😁😁

[meltedfro]

It's funny how it was a company for players now a majority of the product is made for rich dad's who don't mind taking a small house loan to buy the replica of said guitar for it to just be a talking piece at a party

[joshuataft]

That is the coolest nkt everyone has played Round with it it has mistique

[flapjack]

So how long until they release the next $50k Murphy Lab replica?

[SHAFFA]

Joe who? Tell me i feel like a munch for not knowing?

[Evs]

Love how the Gibson CEO thought,
“Well… our reputation is in the toilet.. our GC is very sub-par…. How do we fix these? I know…. Raise prices and only release high end guitars starting at 2500 and up” 😆

[JohnAydelotte-iw]

I found your next 1953 Golden Guitar hidden in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Come and get’r when you’re ready.

[undisputed]

You know who it is!....Joe bo low bow doe bro diddly do do😂😂😂

[themadplotter]

Gibson sold their soul a long time ago eh?

[des]

And now it's worth millions of dollars right?

[kevinstandow]

India 🇮🇳 into guitar 🤔! Not the norm !

[Pushbakgang]

😂 I get it was a band name but to call it the "orphanage guitar" is unhinged