In 1995 Gibson launched their Custom division with the "R9" 1959 Les Paul as their flagship model. This is a beautiful Gibson Custom Shop Historic Collection R9 Les Paul built in 2004 which happened to be Gibson's 110th Anniversary. Many collectors believe that 2004 was one of Gibson's best years for quality and historic accuracy regarding the R9.
This guitar has all the hallmarks both players & collectors are looking for in an R9 along with a stunning flame top a perfect '59 profile neck and all the detail that makes this beauty a very desirable creature.
This one is in excellent, almost new condition – only a few tiny nicks & dents almost impossible to see. No actual buckle rash and not a mark on the top or on the neck. No cracks breaks or repairs. The guitar has a beautiful mellow-aged look to it & has been professionally set up so it presents in perfect playing condition.
Simply a fabulous re-imagining of possibly the most iconic solid body guitar ever built by Gibson.
Comes with its Certificate of Authenticity other case candy and a replica Lifton hard shell case in excellent condition.
Features –
Action at 1st fret: 0.5mm
Action at 12th fret: 1.25mm
Neck depth at 1st fret: 23.85mm
Neck depth at 12th fret: 26.6mm
Nut Width: 42.83mm
12 fret width: 51.87mm
Weight: 3.83kg / 8.45lb
Carved flamed maple top
Solid one piece mahogany body – non weight relieved
One-piece mahogany neck with original-style truss rod routing
1959 rounded neck profile
22-fret rosewood fretboard with trapezoid inlays
Gibson '57 pickups
2 volume knobs 2 tone knobs and 3-way switch
Single-ply cream binding on top and fretboard
Nickel hardware
ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic Bridge
Aluminium stopbar tailpiece
Original-style toggle switch washer and jackplate
Vintage tulip-style tuners
