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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ConditionExcellent (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
Brand
Model
  • Custom Shop Collector's Choice #9 "The Believer Burst" '59 Les Paul Standard Reissue
Finish
  • DaPra Burst
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
Color Family
  • Red
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Top Material
  • Maple
Wood Top Style
  • Flamed
Number of Frets
  • 22

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