This killer aged 60th R9 just came back into the shop on trade and we're happy to have it back. Someone can save some $$$ on this piece!!!
We’re bringing you more hand picked guitars from the Gibson Custom Shop and this is a really special lightly aged version. If you like a comfortable pair of jeans that's what this R9 is like. It's got that broken in feel that just makes the guitar play like you've owned it for years. This was selected because of it's top, color, weight and tone. The R9’s coming out of the Custom Shop this year have been outstanding and this factory burst is no exception. The guitar ships with all of its case candy, COA and in a lacquered aged Lifton reissue case.
Weight 8lb 6oz
As per Gibson below:
60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard
The Most Desirable Guitar Ever Made Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary.
No specific Gibson model carries more intrigue and gravitas than the 1959 Les Paul Standard. It wasn't a successful model when it was released (under 650 were made) but before long it was adopted by some of the world's greatest guitarists -- Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Duane Allman, Mike Bloomfield, and Billy Gibbons, to name a few.
The instrument was simply enchanting, from its beautiful figured maple top to its extreme sonic versatility. "It has a deep, powerful sound and you can use it to imitate just about anything – violin, sax, cello, even a sitar," says Jeff Beck.
All these reasons and more made the 1959 Les Paul Standard the most coveted and legendary guitar on the planet. Gibson Custom Shop's 60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard is not just a tribute to the priceless original models -- it's a clone of them. From laser-scanned dimensions to chemically-recreated plastics to color-matched shades of sunburst, every element has been rendered in unbelievable detail. It represents the culmination of yearly advancements to accuracy and authenticity since Gibson Custom Shop began examining vintage Les Pauls over twenty years ago.