Gibson 1959 Les Paul Reissue VOS 2007 Sunrise Tea Burst
Price: £3,950
Description:
If you know, you know! R9’s are the closest thing to an original 1959 Les Paul without spending many more £00,000s. Gibson historic reissues are built with extraordinary attention to period detail, and that authenticity is exactly what makes them so special.
This guitar is a vibey, well‑played R9 that was clearly someone’s go‑to instrument, and for good reason. It’s got honest, natural wear, a wonderfully worn‑in neck, and tons of mojo, a textbook example of how the good ones always get played!
During a full inspection it was clear the bridge volume pot had been changed at some point, and the bridge pickup had been subject to a DIY wax‑potting attempt, so the original status of the pickup also couldn’t be confirmed. It was decided to bring the guitar back toward original factory spec with quality parts that also improve reliability and tone. The parts that have been changed are:
- All pots changed to high quality CG CTS (USA) 500k Pots
- Luxe® repro paper and oil Luxe Bumble Bee caps
- Era‑correct Gibson Burstbucker #2 bridge pickup
- Graph Tech TUSQ nut
- CG Vintage Relic 50’s Square Ivory Jack Plate
- CG LP Pickguard & Pickguard Bracket
*All original parts that have been swapped, will be supplied with the guitar.
The guitar comes in a Faber Lifton ’59 LP Case, Custom Shop professional version.
The original COA was lost, and Gibson will not re‑issue one. However, we have emails from Gibson confirming the serial number matches the guitar, with our photos provided; all checks have been made to verify the model, and Gibson even commented how ‘fantastic’ the flame top is. This has provided confidence in the guitar’s authenticity.
Plugged in, you get the bite, bloom and sustain you expect from a great R9. The Burstbuckers deliver just the right output and harmonic richness, open, dynamic, and ultra‑responsive to picking nuance. Clean tones are woody and full; overdriven tones sing with midrange complexity and a tight low end. It’s the kind of guitar that sounds as good as looks and it feels in the hand.
The guitar is in player’s condition. A buyer should expect genuine play wear: small dents, marks, and indentations on the neck, headstock and body, real history, real play marks, not artificial relicing done by the Murphy lab. These are clearly shown in photos and video under direct lighting. There are no breaks or repairs other than the works noted above. There is loads of life in the frets and everything works as it should. This is just a proper, road-hardened Gibson R9 that sounds and feels as good as it looks.
Condition: Used but in good condition.
Price: £3,950
Shipping available.
Link to ebay listing: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/167971299831
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