The real thing! These templates are based on measurements from an actual 1959 Les Paul Standard! This template covers Les Pauls from 1958-1960. The major difference being the neck profile which is something you customize on your end. This is our number one selling template! This one is 24.625” (24 5/8) vintage scale with exact fret placement. This set includes extra body parts to make your template 1/2” thick. Simply align with two holes cut in template with 1/4” dowel. Please see other templates for Modern scale and standard thickness body options.