2011 Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1959 Les Paul Reissue

There have been many great guitars throughout Gibson's long and storied history as a maker of musical instruments, but only one remains the definitive pinnacle of electric solid body guitar design. That guitar is the 1959 Les Paul Standard. Coveted by both players and collectors as the ultimate example of playability, attractiveness and tone, the iconic 1959 Les Paul Standard simply has no equal. This guitar has become the Holy Grail of guitars in the minds of professionals and collectors the world over. Guitar legends such as Alex Lifeson, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield, Duane Allman and Billy Gibbons, to name only a few, who have forged their musical pathways utilizing the incredible tonal characteristics and playability created by the artistry of the Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard. As an icon throughout the music industry, not only has this guitar become a legend, it has attained the highest most acclaimed value in quality and investment.

2009 marked the 50th Anniversary of the 1959 Les Paul Standard. In celebration, Gibson Custom has taken the art of recreating the company's legendary Holy Grail to an entirely new level. The new Gibson Custom Historic 1959 Les Paul Reissue is the most exact recreation of the legendary original ever produced. Every subtle detail of this model has been painstakingly reproduced, and nothing has been left to chance. From the gold top-hat control knobs with dial pointers to the molded bell-shaped truss rod cover to the period correct cream pickguard and nickel tuners with green buttons, this guitar delivers the absolute ultimate in vintage guitar recreation.

This 2011 Gibson Custom Historic 1959 Les Paul Reissue is the latest and the greatest Gibson has to offer. This guitar has a BEAUTIFUL AND INCREDIBLY UNIQUE PERFECTLY BOOK-MATCHED CHEVRON FEATHER FLAME MAPLE TOP that was HANDPICKED by the experts in the Gibson Custom Shop. The grain of the wood actually looks like a giant feather! This is so rare and so desirable! Found in less than 1 in 1,000 trees, this kind of wood, captures stress between the flames of grain and produces a loud, powerful projective sound. This guitar weighs 9 lbs 1 oz. She's light on your back and super resonate! Tone and sustain are amazing! Not too bright, JUST RIGHT! This guitar really has that sweet, soulful woody tone with plenty of mid range growl!

The thickness of the neck measures .908 at the first fret and 1.005 at the 12th.

The Washed Cherry Sunburst finish is PERFECT...perfect and polished to a high gloss, shiny and new, just like going back in time to 1959. This guitar feels good, looks good and sounds good! 100% MINT AS NEW UNPLAYED UNOWNED AND AWESOME, complete with the Gibson Custom case, certificate of authenticity and MOJO! The pickguard is also included, but it was never installed. Why? Because Gibson will not drill a top like this. The top is just too beautiful to cover up! Only a handfull of guitars leave the Custom Shop without having the pickguard installed. It's a sign of greatness and this is one of those guitars! There's nothing to think about! Buy it now or you'll kick yourself a year from now!