Sydney, Australia
About this listing
Up for sale is an incredible 2010 Gibson Custom Shop Collector's Choice #1 Melvyn Franks "Greeny" '59 Les Paul VOS in COLLECTOR GRADE MINT condition. This guitar is from one of Australia's largest private collections and is completely UNTOUCHED. It has never been played or even been out of its case. It was bought and went straight into the collection vault.The Gibson Collector's Choice #1 Melvyn Franks 1959 Les Paul Standard is a reproduction of the 1959 Les Paul Standard that belonged to Peter Green from Fleetwood Mac and later to the legendary Gary Moore. Melvyn Franks purchased the guitar from Moore who then sold it to its current owner, Kirk Hammett of Metallica. It was produced in a limited run of 100 "aged" and 300 VOS (Vintage Original Spec) versions.All photos were taken in natural light. There's no trick photography here! The guitar is as awesome as your eyes can see! Collectors Choice #1 Melvyn Franks 1959 Les Paul VOS Features:2-Piece Figured Maple Top1-Piece Solid Mahogany BodyMahogany NeckRosewood Fretboard22 Frets12" Radius1.687" Nut WidthAged Acrylic Trapezoid InlaysReissue Fret Wire17 Degree Headstock AngleSperzel Nickel TunersNickel Plated ABR-1 BridgeNickel Plated Aluminum Stop Bar TailpieceBurstbucker PickupsNeck Pickup Wired Out of PhaseUnburst Butterscotch FinishCustom Shop CaseSpecial Collectors Choice Certificate of Authenticity. Worldwide shipping is available. Insurance is optional but highly recommended. Cost of insurance is AUD$2.00 for every AUD$100 of declared value.
PriceA$29,000
+ A$150 Shipping
