Freshly inspected and set up in-house by our esteemed Guitar Tech.  In Excellent condition with every detail made to match an original 1959 Les Paul Burst guitar (serial number 9-0291) by the Gibson Custom Shop as part of the Collector's Choice series. 

This limited edition guitar represents the pinnacle of Gibson craftsmanship.  Very few people will ever be fortunate enough to play, let alone own, an actual 1959 Burst.  But this superb Collector's Choice gem is as close as we'll ever get to the real thing.  Nothing has been spared in the creation of this guitar and it shows in every detail.  Sounds fantastic, of course.  And once you have it in your hands, you will never want to put it down.  

Please feel free to contact us for an in-hand description and to ask any questions you may have prior to making a purchasing decision.  See below for more details and specifications.

FROM GIBSON CUSTOM SHOP:

The Collector's Choice '59 Les Paul series makes it possible to own a recreation of a specific guitar from the few Les Paul Standards created in 1959.  Once again working with a specific '59 and its owner owner allowed Gibson Custom full access so that it could be analyzed, digitally scanned and measured from every conceivable perspective.  Now Gibson Custom can faithfully recreate the individual personality of a specific serial number of '59 bringing its magic within reach of a limited number of owners.  The details of finish, material, wear and tone in the Collector's Choice range are as near to a perfect re-creation of each guitar's current condition as is humanly possible.

Offered in a limited edition of up to 300 handcrafted hand-aged guitars, Collector's Choice #30 is the result of close collaboration between the craftspeople of Gibson Custom and the original guitar's current and previous owners.  As it is with all Collector's Choice guitars, "Gabby" captures the look, feel and tone of the original with detailed accuracy, right down to the finish wear that reflects the unique lifetime of a very special guitar.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Aged Nickel Hardware

Kluson Deluxe Tuners

1 11/16” Nylon Nut

Mahogany Neck with 24 3/4” Scale Length

Neck Thickness .88" at First Fret and 1.01" at Twelfth Fret

Bound Indian Rosewood Fingerboard with Aged Trapezoid Inlays and 12" Radius

22 Medium Jumbo Frets in Excellent Condition

Custombucker Pickups

Aluminum ABR-1 Bridge and Stop Bar Tailpiece

Highly Figured Maple Cap in Aged "Appraisal Burst" Finish on Mahogany Body in Dark Natural Finish

Weight 8 lb 15 oz

Original Hard Shell Case

Serial Number 9-0291 (CC 30A 175)

NOTE TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS:

We want you to be happy with your purchase and we try to represent the condition of all used and vintage guitars as accurately as possible in our listings.  Every used guitar shows some signs of play wear and vintage models even more so.  We call out all areas of damage or unusual wear, and describe the overall condition based upon what is "normal" for the age of the instrument.  Expect to see minor dings, finish checking, or other evidence of normal use and aging which may not be captured by photography or explicitly mentioned in the listing. 

We recognize that everyone has their own personal standard of what constitutes acceptable wear and tear.  If play wear is especially critical for you, please contact us for a complete in-hand description and to answer any questions you may have.  Your satisfaction is of paramount importance to us.