Here is a clean and virtually unplayed Gibson Custom Shop Collector's Choice #9 1959 Les Paul, often referred to as "The Believer Burst" (and designated with serial numbers starting with CC 09A), is a highly accurate replica of a specific 1959 Les Paul Standard owned by collector and author Vic DaPra. Reverb +1Key Features and Details:
- Original Source: Based on a 1959 Les Paul featuring a distinct cherry sunburst finish with a wide chevron flame maple top, highlighted in DaPra’s book Burst Believers.
- Production & Aging: Released in a limited run (up to 100 guitars), with many featuring "aged" finishes to match the wear on the original, including the specific "DaPra Burst" coloration.
- Specifications:
- Body: One-piece mahogany body with a figured maple top.
- Neck: Mahogany with a 50s rounded profile and a rosewood fingerboard.
- Pickups: Gibson Custom Bucker humbuckers (bridge and neck).
- Hardware: ABR-1 bridge with a lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece and Kluson "Deluxe" Green tuning keys.
- Construction: Hide glue neck fit and aniline dye used on the body and neck.
- Tone: Described as having a balance of boldness and clarity.
- Weight: Examples typically weigh around 8 lbs 6 oz to 8 lbs 10 oz. Reverb +2
These guitars are rare collector's items. This example is serial number 013.
With same spare parts and case candy (see photo), this is an incredible example.
OHSC in excellent condition.
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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