Gibson Custom Collector's Choice #39 - Minnesota Burst

Replica of One of the Most Beautiful '59 Les Pauls Ever

The Gibson Custom Collector's Choice #39 Andrew Raymond '59 a.k.a. "Minnesota Burst" offers you the chance to own the instrument widely known by collectors and vintage experts throughout the world as one of the best-looking and best-preserved Les Pauls. The original was well cared for, which accounts for the rich color and minimal wear that is re-created on #39's deeply figured woods. But Minnesota Burst still oozes vintage appeal thanks to the detailed aging of the guitar's hardware and finish. And the guitar sings with the clarity of Andrew Raymond's original through a set of custom-wound humbucking pickups.

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• Crafted based on a historic Les Paul
• Detailed re-creation in feel, aesthetic, and tone
• Custom-wound humbucking pickups match the originals

Andrew Raymond's original 1959 Les Paul Minnesota Burst is named for the state in which it was rediscovered. The guitar quickly became legendary on the vintage market for how well it had been cared for and how rich and vibrant its finish remained. The guitar's deep burst was further accentuated by one of the most consistent and deeply figured maple tops ever found on one of the vintage treasures. Raymond's '59 also boasted a deep and round neck carve that is a great example of why players who enjoy a chunky feel live for this design.

The Collector's Choice #39 Andrew Raymond '59 a.k.a. "Minnesota Burst" is part of Gibson Custom's Standard Historic line. The original was gone over with extreme attention to detail to re-create everything from the woods used to the way the original finish has worn over the years. You will understand why these old neck profiles are so sought-after when you put its rounded carve in your hands and experience the late-'50s neck angle. And even the nylon string nut and a lightweight aluminum stopbar are included.

One of the most astounding characteristics of Andrew Raymond's 1959 is its plugged-in voice. Its mismatched PAF humbuckers exude the perfect balance of aggressive lows and a clear-as-a-bell high end. Many vintage experts and collectors feel "Minnesota Burst" is among the best-sounding vintage Les Pauls in existence. To capture that magic, Gibson Custom hand-wound a set of CustomBucker humbucking pickups to perfectly match those tones. We've heard many vintage-style pickups at Sweetwater, and Gibson Customs are among the sweetest sounding out there.

• Re-creation of Andrew Raymond's prized '59 Les Paul
• Detailed replica down to the nylon nut
• 2 humbuckers wound to exactly replicate the original's tone
• Aged to look and feel exactly like the original
• Deeply figured maple top