Description
I was looking for a beautiful '59 with great tone.
When I first picked up Danger 'Burst", it felt alive, like it wanted to play itself.
It only took a few seconds to know that this was the guitar I'd been searching for."-Anonymous Owner of Original Serial #9 0676 If you put the Original 1959 Ser #9 0676 in a glass case in a gallery surrounded by fine works of art, it would look completely in place.
Its Lemonburst finish reveals a thick, ribbony flame that runs from top to bottom, interrupted only by a "bald spot" beneath the treble side of the tailpiece; a birth mark complementing a thing of rare and undeniable beauty.
There's no arguing that this is one intensely attractive Les Paul.
But she wasn't made to sit in a case.
Like all great guitars, she was made to be played.
And it was her tone that won over her current owner.
Within a few seconds, he knew this was the guitar for him.
One strum on one of its Collector's Choice counterparts and we believe you'll experience that same, immediate and intense attraction.
Collector's Choice #45, a detailed replica of original 1959 Les Paul Standard #9 0676, exhibits all the rugged, well-played beauty and tone of a masterpiece built by Gibson over 50 years ago then owned and played in Europe for 40 years until finding its way back to the USA, where an anonymous collector fell in love and made it his own.
To this day, it's played, as it should be, on regular gigs throughout the year.
Known as - "Goldfinger" among collectors, Charles Daughtry's original 1957 Goldtop #7 3308 is as recognized for its tone as it is easily identifiable by its trademark finger wear around its cutaway.
Collector's Choicee #36 is the first Standard Historic Spec in the series for 2016 and is handcrafted based on digital analysis of the original as well as collaboration with its owner.
To pick up one of the Limited Run guitars and play it is to experience the tone, look and feel of #7 3308 just as Charles has since adding it to his collection.
You'll find CC#36 to be one of the most gorgeous sounding, excellent feeling and character-rich Les Pauls we've ever crafted.
Additional Info
Top Only (back binding), 1 (back pieces), Aged Reissue Lightweight Aluminum (tailpiece type), 2.26 cm /.900 (thickness fret 1), 2.54 cm / 1.0 (thickness fret 12), .040 True Historic Reissue Cream (fingerboard binding), Tortoise Shell (fingerboard side dots), 30.38 cm / 12 (fretboard radius), None (includes), 1959 Les Paul (neck shape), Hot Hide Glue (neck fit adhesive), 1 (neck pieces), Nylon (nut material), 5.6896 cm / 2.24 (neck end board width), 1959 True Historic Thin Head Veneer (peg head type), Figured Maple (top material), Single Bound, True Historic Reissue Cream (top binding), 2 (top pieces)
None (back binding), 1 (back pieces), Reissue Lightweight Aluminum (tailpiece type), 2.20 cm / .890 inch (thickness fret 1), 2.44 cm / .960 inch (thickness fret 12), Single Bound, 50's Cream (fingerboard binding), Tortoise Shell (fingerboard side dots), 30.38 cm / 12 (fretboard radius), None (includes), 1950's Style Les Paul (neck shape), Hot Hide Glue (neck fit adhesive), 1 (neck pieces), Nylon (nut material), 5.6896 cm / 2.27 (neck end board width), 50's Profile LP (peg head type), Plain Maple (top material), Single Bound, 50's Cream (top binding), 2 (top pieces)
