2011 Carter Vintage Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul R9 Sunburst in Mint Condition. The neck is straight and the action is low. Frets are in great shape with very little wear. Electronics function perfectly. Carter Vintage OX4 humbuckers sound fantastic. Comes with original Gibson hardshell case and case candy. Serial # 9 1929.

Make: Gibson

Model: Les Paul Carter Vintage R9 Les Paul

Year: 2011

Scale length: 25"

Weight: 8lbs 15oz

Nut Width: 1.71"

Neck Width at 12th fret: 2.06"

Neck Thickness at 1st fret: .89"

Neck Thickness at 12th fret: .99"

Pickup Output:

Bridge: 9.00

Neck: 8.36

A Gibson R9 (1959 Les Paul Reissue) paired with "Carter" pickups usually refers to high-end, custom-spec guitars featuring OX4 Carter Wind humbuckers—often sold by Carter Vintage Guitars or featured in specially commissioned, limited-run instruments. These are designed to replicate the clear, PAF-style tone of 1960s humbuckers. 

• The Pickups (OX4 Carter Winds): These are boutique, hand-wound PAF clones. The "Carter" set typically uses a long Alnico 5 magnet in the neck and an Alnico 4 in the bridge, offering improved clarity and vintage-inspired articulation compared to standard pickups.
• The Guitar (Gibson R9): These are top-tier Gibson Custom Shop reissues, often featuring hand-selected maple tops and authentic '59 neck profiles.
• Special Runs: Some of these combinations appear in limited runs (e.g., 8-15 guitars) made specifically for dealers, often in finishes like Bourbon Burst or Heritage Cherry.
• Availability: These guitars occasionally appear for sale in the used market, often listed through specialty shops like Carter Vintage Guitars. 

This video shows an example of a 2018 Gibson Custom Shop '59 Les Paul, which is similar to the R9 models often paired with custom pickups:

$150 flat shipping and insurance in CONUS only via UPS Ground.  

Guitar will be packed, padded and shipped in a sturdy shipping box.

 * Please be aware that humidity, temperature, and handling can affect guitars & basses such that adjustments to the instrument might be needed post-shipment. If tweaking action, intonation, etc. or having the instrument set up to your specs is not something you are comfortable with doing yourself, you will need the help of a local-to-you tech/professional. Note that any associated fees incurred for their time and labor will be your responsibility.