Gibson Custom Shop 2014 Southern Rock Tribute 1959 Les Paul - Aged Reverse Burst (116)

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Weight: 9.0 lbs

Gibson Custom is proud to stand up as the first guitar maker to pay tribute to an influential genre of music, while supporting an extremely worthy cause at the same time. The new Southern Rock Tribute 1959 Les Paul entirely captures the look, feel, and tone of the guitar that has been at the center of Southern Rock since its origination in the late 1960s, while proceeds from the sales of this extremely Limited Edition will go to benefit members of the music community in need through Music Health Alliance and The Gibson Foundation.

Capturing all the essentials of the legendary burst, and crafted with the utmost skill by the luthiers of Gibson Custom to a feature set derived through vintage experts and members of the Southern Rock community, the Southern Rock Tribute 1959 Les Paul stands out with its unique "Reverseburst" finish over a beautifully figured maple top, which results in a subtle heart-like pattern toward the center of the guitar. To further commemorate the occasion, the switch cavity in the guitar's back will be adorned by a metal "Southern Rock Tribute" cover (spare traditional plastic cover included in the case).

In every other way, the Southern Rock Tribute 1959 Les Paul stands out as a classic vintage burst. From its rounded '59 neck profile, to its killer PAF-style Custom Bucker pickups, to its traditional plastics and hardware set, this is every ounce a stunning Les Paul, and one you'll be proud to display, whether as part of a growing collection or out on the big stage. The first 50 guitars will be hand-aged by the skilled craftspeople of Gibson Custom and signed by our Southern Rock AmbassadorsäóÁí_�çíëí�íëíÍDickey Betts, Charlie Daniels, Gary Rossington, Jimmy Hall, and vintage guitar expert Ronny ProleräóÁí_�çíëí�íëíÍwhile the remainder of the run will be non-aged/signed. All include a Gibson Custom hardshell case and trifold Certificate of Authenticity.





THE HEART OF THE WOOD
STUNNING "REVERSEBURST" FINISH OVER FIGURED MAPLE FADES TO A SUBTLE HEART-LIKE CENTER.

THE SOUL
SWEET AND JUICY CUSTOM BUCKERS CONSTRUCTED TO THE EXACT SPECS OF VINTAGE PAF HUMBUCKERS.

GENUINE '59 HARDWARE
NICKEL-PLATED TUNE-O-MATIC BRIDGE AND LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM STOPBAR DELIVER BURST-CERTIFIED SUSTAIN.

ONE PIECE FINGERBOARD
GENUINE ONE-PIECE ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD WITH AGED CELLULOSE INLAYS.

'59 NECK PROFILE
FULL, ROUNDED '59 NECK PROFILE FOR THAT AUTHENTIC VINTAGE-BURST FEEL.

COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLION
COMMEMORATIVE METAL "SOUTHERN ROCK TRIBUTE" SWITCH-CAVITY COVER.
Body
Top Hand Picked Figured Maple
Back Genuine Mahogany
Binding Cream Reissue
Adhesive Franklin TitebondBody
Neck
Species Mahogany Neck/Maple Spline
Truss Rod Reissue Truss Rod
Joint Angle 4íë¥í«í� (+/- 15 seconds)Neck
Neck Fit
Joint Mortise & Tenon
Adhesive Hot Hide Glue
Joint Angle Tolerance +/- .005"Neck Fit
Fingerboard
Species Rosewood
Radius 12"
Binding .04 Cream Reissue
Inlays Aged Nitrocellulose Trapezoid
Nut/E.O.B 1.687 / 2.062
Adhesive Hot Hide GlueFingerboard
Nut
Material Nylon
Width 1.687
Slots Gibson PLEK SystemNut
Headstock
Inlay Reissue, Holly with Gibson Pearl Inlay
Truss Rod Cover Vintage
Angle 17 DegreesHeadstock
Tuners
Model Reissue Kluson Deluxe Green Key, Single Band
Tuning Ratio 12:01
Plating NickelTuners
Bridge
Type ABR
Plating NickelBridge
Tailpiece
Type Aluminum Stop Bar
Plating NickelBridge
Hardware
Pickguard Reissue Cream
Knobs Gold Top Hats
Toggle Switch Washer Cream Toggle Washer
Pickup Mounting Rings Cream
Strings .010 - .046
Strap Buttons AluminumHardware
Pickups
Neck Position Custom Bucker
Bridge Position Custom BuckerPickups
Electronics
Potentiometers 2 Volume Controls
2 Tone Controls
Capacitors Bumble Bee
Toggle Switch Three-Way
Output Jack Traditional íë¥_"Electronics
Finish
Sealer Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS Reverse Burst

Aged Reverse Burst
Case
Type Custom Shop, Brown with Red Fur
Additional Materials
Certificate of Authenticity Southern Rock Tribute Certificate of Authenticity
Additional Materials Custom Shop Case/Southern Rock Tribute Certificate of Authenticity