We sold this three years ago into a large Les Paul collection and she's back in excellent condition. One of the nicest 60th's that we had and a super low serial number. Our write up below.
Look at the top color and Bolivian rosewood fingerboard on this R9! We’re bringing you more hand picked guitars from the Gibson Custom Shop. This is one from our first batch of the new 60th Anniversary Les Paul 1959 Standard model. These were all selected because of their tops, color, weights and tone. The R9’s coming out of the Custom Shop this year have been outstanding and this royal teaburst is no exception. All of these guitars are in unplayed condition and were just taken out for pictures and then put back in the box waiting for their new home. The guitar ships with all of its case candy, COA and in the new style lacquered Lifton reissues. Don't wait on these as they won't be here for long.
Weight 8lb 12oz
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.
