Gibson 1959 Les Paul Reissue VOS – R9 Sunrise Tea Burst

If you know, you know. The Gibson 1959 Les Paul Reissue is about as close as it gets to owning an original 1959 Les Paul without spending many more £00,000s. Gibson Historic reissues are built with extraordinary attention to period-correct detail, and that authenticity is exactly what makes them so sought after.

This particular R9 is a vibey, well-played example that has clearly been someone’s go-to instrument, and for good reason. It has honest, natural wear, a beautifully worn-in neck, and tons of mojo… a textbook case of how the good ones never stay in their cases.

During a full in depth inspection, it was noted that the bridge volume pot may have previously been changed and the bridge pickup had been subject to a DIY wax-potting attempt, meaning the originality of that pickup could not be confirmed. As a result, it was decided to bring the guitar back closer to factory-correct spec using high-quality, era-appropriate components, improving both reliability and tone.

The following work has been carried out:

·         All pots upgraded to high-quality CG CTS (USA) 500k pots

·         Luxe® repro paper-in-oil Bumblebee capacitors

·         Era-correct Gibson Burstbucker #2 bridge pickup

·         Graph Tech TUSQ nut

·         CG Vintage Relic 50s square ivory jack plate

·         CG LP pickguard and bracket

All original removed parts are included in the sale.

The original COA has unfortunately been lost, and Gibson do not reissue replacements. However, we have written confirmation from Gibson verifying that the serial number matches this instrument, supported by photos. All checks have been carried out, and Gibson even commented on how “fantastic” the flame top is, which gives additional confidence in the guitar’s authenticity.

Plugged in, this guitar delivers everything you would hope for from a great R9, bite, boom, sustain and clarity in abundance. The Burstbuckers provide that perfect balance of output and harmonic richness, remaining open, dynamic and incredibly responsive to picking nuance. Clean tones are woody and full, while overdriven tones sing with midrange complexity and a tight, controlled low end. It’s the kind of guitar that feels alive in your hands.

The guitar is in player’s condition, so a buyer should expect genuine signs of use: small dents, marks and indentations across the neck, headstock and body. This is real wear from years of playing and enjoying this wonderful guitar, not artificial relicing like those R9’s from the Gibson Murphy Lab, which folks pay vast amount of extra $$ for! All of these details are clearly shown in the photos and video and may appear more pronounced under direct lighting. Importantly, there are no breaks or structural repairs. There is plenty of life left in the frets and everything functions exactly (or better) as it should.

This is not a case queen, it’s a proper, played in R9 with character, tone and presence in equal measure.

The guitar comes complete with a genuine Gibson Les Paul hard case, replacing the previously listed Faber case.

Other than the honest cosmetic signs of use mentioned above, this is a fantastic example of a 2007, 1959 re-issue R9, that deserves to continue to be played and enjoyed.

I can assure you — if this becomes your new guitar, you will not be disappointed.

Condition: Used but in good condition.