Gustavsson Bluesmaster BM-59 Ltd 2020 - Lemon Drop w/ 1-Piece Top. Clean.

Johan Gustavsson Bluesmaster BM-59 Ltd – Collector-Owned, Rare 1-Piece Top, No Buzz Feiten

There are few guitars that capture the spirit and tone of a golden-era Les Paul like a Gustavsson Bluesmaster, and this BM-59 Ltd is a perfect example of what makes Johan’s work so revered. Built in Sweden by Johan Gustavsson, one of the most respected luthiers in the boutique world, the BM-59 Ltd is his flagship singlecut; a lovingly aged tribute to the late-’50s Bursts, with an eye for nuance and detail that few can rival.

This instrument was collector-owned and is in excellent condition, playing with a perfect setup and low action. It features a rare one-piece eastern rock maple top, no Buzz Feiten tuning system, and no belly contour, staying true to vintage-correct specs and feel. The frets have their full life ahead of them, and the hand-applied aged nitro “Lemon Drop” finish brings out the natural elegance of the top, while the subtle factory aging gives it that lived-in magic.

Loaded with Throbak SLE-101 MXV pickups, a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, and lightweight Honduran mahogany for both the body and neck, this BM-59 has the bloom, clarity, and midrange honk you’d expect from a late-’50s Burst, but with Johan’s unmistakable touch in the details.

These guitars don’t come up often, especially in this configuration and condition. A true once in a lifetime instrument of the highest caliber.

Specifications

• Model: Bluesmaster BM-59 Ltd
• Serial Number: 43420
• Body: Honduran Mahogany
• Top: Rare 1-Piece Eastern Rock Maple
• Neck: Honduran Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood
• Scale length: 24.75”
• Nut widt: 1 11/16”
• Pickups: Throbak SLE-101 MXV
• Tuners: Kluson Deluxe
• Bridge: JB Wrap
• Finish: Aged Nitrocellulose “Lemon Drop”
• Strings: D’Addario 10–46
• Other Features: Aged hardware, no Buzz Feiten system, no belly cutaway
• Frets: Full life remaining
• Weight: 8lbs 15oz
• Condition: Collector-owned, professionally set up with low action
• Includes: Original case, assorted papers and signed hangtag