The starting point of Gibson's Collector's Choice series is to optimally recreate the most prized examples from the brand's rich history. This is also the case with this Les Paul #30 1959 'Gabby'; a guitar based on a Les Paul with a unique story. Only 300 of these guitars were built, of which this guitar is #291.

The Les Paul that inspired this Collector's Choice is a 1959 model that had only one owner from day one, and which this owner has maintained exceptionally well. The Gibson Custom Shop was amazed by the nearly pristine Cherry Sunburst, still in its full splendor, and renamed the finish for this reproduction Appraisal Burst. This finish brings out the flamed maple top at its finest and also demonstrates what Gibson was capable of in the 1950s!

The 1959 Les Pauls are among the most highly regarded electric guitars in history, and are considered by many to be the pinnacle of their kind. Featuring a mahogany body and neck combined with a maple top, this guitar laid the foundation for Gibson's successful model, which has remained true to the same specifications over the years. Weighing just four kilograms, this guitar is even relatively light.

The humbuckers were custom-made for this guitar and match the specifications of the original PAF pickups, making it period-correct. Components such as the frets, inlays, and meticulously distressed hardware are also completely true to the original, making this guitar a highly sought-after instrument.

The guitar was built in 2014 and is in excellent condition. The control knobs all have glued cracks, but four undamaged knobs are included in the case, along with an extra jack plate. It comes with a certificate of authenticity in the original Gibson hardshell case.