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A 2010 Gibson Custom Shop Collector's Choice #1 Melvyn Franks 1959 Les Paul VOS with Faded Sunburst finish.  From a limited series of 300 guitars in VOS finish, this guitar is a reproduction of the 1959 Les Paul Standard that once belonged to Fleetwood Mac's Peter Green, and later to guitar powerhouse Gary Moore.  Melvyn Franks purchased the guitar from Moore.  The guitar is now owned and played by Kirk Hammett of Metallica. 

Guitar has never been played outside the home.

Check out the specs below for more information.  Feel free to call us for an in-hand description and to answer any questions you may have before making a buying choice.  This guitar will thrill any Gibson Les Paul aficionado with its authenticity and craftsmanship.  A true Lifetime Guitar.

SPECS:

Sperzel Non-Locking Tuners

1 11/16" Nylon Nut

Mahogany Neck with 24 3/4" Scale Length

Bound Rosewood Fingerboard with Pearloid Trapezoid Inlays and 12" Radius

Gibson Burst Bucker Pickups

Original Mis-Matched Control Knobs

Factory Out of Phase Setting in Middle Position

Aged Nickel ABR and Stoptail

Faded Sunburst Flamed Maple Top on 1-Piece Mahogany Body

Weight 9 lbs 1 oz

Original Hard Shell Case

Serial Number CC01V149

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Listed5 months ago
ConditionMint (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Custom Shop Collector's Choice #1 Gary Moore '59 Les Paul Standard Reissue
Finish
  • Gary Moore Butterscotch Aged
Categories
Year
  • 2010s
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Model Sub-Family
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Single Cutaway
Series
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Model Family
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Artist
  • Gary Moore
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Top Material
  • Maple
Color Family
  • Yellow
Wood Top Style
  • Flamed
Number of Frets
  • 22

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Private Collection Illinois

Downers Grove, IL, United States
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