Gibson Custom LPR9 Collector's Choice #4 VOS "Sandy" 1959 Reissue Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case
The Collectors Choice 59 Les Paul series makes it possible to own a recreation of a specific guitar from the few Les Paul Standards created in 1959. Once again working with a specific 59 and its owner allowed Gibson Custom full access so that it could be analysed, digitally scanned and measured from every conceivable perspective. Now Gibson Custom can faithfully recreate the individual personality of a specific serial number of 59 bringing its magic within reach of a limited number of owners. The details of finish, material, wear and tone in the Collectors choice range is as near to a perfect re-creation of each guitars current condition as is humanly possible.
Each Collectors Choice guitar by Gibson Custom brings the opportunity for the most avid fans of the Gibson legacy to own a piece of history. Through intense study, refined craft and a sincere dedication to bringing as exact a replica of each individual guitars tone and feel as possible, these limited run bench copies of specific instruments are an experience like no other. Collectors Choice #4, serial number 9-1228, aka Sandy, has been studies, scanned and replicated to deliver an unmatched experience that captures the essence of one of the most amazing original 1959 Les Pauls that we have ever had the pleasure of holding. Sandys current owner, Tom Witrock, contributed significant time and attention to insure that the Collectors Choice version of his prized 'burst is as close to the real thing as possible.
Some of the unique characteristics of Collectors Choice #4 include the guitars neck profile, exposed zebra coil pickups and dirty lemon finish, captured right down to the lacquer spray-over that a previous owner ordered for the neck to preserve it from further wear.
Fine details include precise neck and top-carves, exposed zebra coil, Alnico 3 magnets and wear patterns that capture the current state of Sandy nearly perfectly. Collectors Choice #4 will be crafted in a maximum run f 300 guitars,
Gibson Custom LPR9 Collector's Choice #4 VOS "Sandy" 1959 Reissue Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case
The manufacturer's warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the product. The warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse, and contains other exclusions.
