{"product_id":"2001-gibson-custom-shop-1959-les-paul-standard-reissue-killer-top-r9-59-historic","title":"2001 Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue KILLER TOP R9 59 Historic","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2001 Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue KILLER TOP R9 59 Historic!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong\u003equintessential Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e from the so-called \u003cstrong\u003e\"Good Wood Era.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Built in \u003cstrong\u003e2001\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is exactly the kind of R9 that has become increasingly sought after by collectors and players alike. It's a guitar that has aged beautifully over the last two decades and truly has that broken-in vintage vibe.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCherry Sunburst\u003c\/strong\u003e finish has mellowed nicely, and the \u003cstrong\u003eambered binding\u003c\/strong\u003e that is so common on these early-2000s reissues gives it a fantastic vintage look. The \u003cstrong\u003etiger-striped flame maple top\u003c\/strong\u003e is a really good one—strong flame with nice movement and three-dimensionality. It's definitely \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a flat \"barbecue top.\" It has depth, character, and looks different depending on the angle, just like the real late-'50s Bursts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e overall. There are very minimal marks on the back, a few light dings here and there, and a slight finish reaction on the back that was likely caused by a guitar strap. The nitro finish is also beginning to sink naturally into the grain, giving it the subtle appearance of very light vintage checking. It's aging exactly the way you'd hope a great Custom Shop Les Paul would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar appears to be original with the exception of \u003cstrong\u003eone replaced potentiometer\u003c\/strong\u003e. It retains what appear to be the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal '57 Classic pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e, although the pickup covers have likely been removed and reinstalled at some point. The original \u003cstrong\u003eABR-1 bridge without a foundry mark\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly what you'd expect to see on a 2001 reissue, along with the original lightweight tailpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003erosewood fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e has a particularly exotic appearance, though we are making no claims beyond that. The neck is a wonderful chunky late-'50s profile that really fills the hand without feeling cumbersome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes complete with the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Plus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original aside from one replaced potentiometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desirable \"Good Wood Era\" R9; beautiful tiger flame top; naturally ambered binding; chunky '59 neck profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is everything you'd want from a great Good Wood Era R9. The chunky neck feels substantial without being oversized, and the guitar has a wonderful balanced feel at \u003cstrong\u003e9.0 lbs.\u003c\/strong\u003e The original '57 Classic pickups deliver warm vintage PAF-style tones with excellent sustain, clarity, and harmonic richness. It's a guitar that feels broken in and plays effortlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibson Custom Shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue (R9)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly Figured Tiger Flame Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Gibson '57 Classics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original ABR-1 (No Foundry Mark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTailpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Lightweight Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94\" (1st Fret) \/ 1.04\" (12th Fret)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.0 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Gibson Custom Shop Hardshell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy From Kansas City Vintage Guitars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe specialize in \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality vintage and modern guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors and serious players alike. 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