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 Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield and Billy Gibbons, to name only a few, 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. Marked for Yamano, this Limited Edition SUNTBURST is extremely RARE and highly sought after - "Handpicked" FOR YAMANO as indicated in the model name and designation Y-LPR9VOSSNTBNH1. The Yamano's are considered to be the very best guitars, built to the highest standard. They are built from the finest woods and handpicked for their outstanding appearance and performance. Until 2007 when Gibson severed ties with Yamano, who was Gibson's Japanese distributor, the very best guitars were sent to Japan. Today, guitars are still handpicked for their outstanding appearance and performance, built from the finest woods, judged by the highest standard and they are still marked with a Y designation in the SKU. However, they are now available to the domestic market in extremely limited numbers. This is one of those guitars.

This guitar has an AWESOME FLAME MAPLE TOP and finished in the SUNTBURST VOS finish (inspired by the "Beauty of the Burst"), this guitar is a REAL BEAUTY that looks authentically aged. This is the perfect LP and weighing in at 9 lbs 2 oz, she's light on your back and super resonant! Tone and feel are amazing! The thickness of the neck measures .944 at the 1st fret and 1.025 at the 12th. This guitar really has the look, feel, and sound of an original 1959 Les Paul. It is 100% MINT AS NEW and comes complete with a Gibson Custom case, certificate of authenticity, and MAGIC!

There's nothing to think about! Buy it now or you'll kick yourself a year from now!

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