Collector's Choice #4
Now is your chance to own one of the closest things you can get to a 1959 Les Paul, The Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Collector's Choice #4 "Sandy". This fourth installment in the Collector's Choice series is an exacting reproduction of the 1959 Les Paul, serial number 9-1228, known as "Sandy". Owner/collector Tom Witrock spent significant time to ensure that this Collector's Choice guitar was as close to the original as possible. Collector's Choice #4 surpasses Gibson's famed Reissue program with painstaking exactness from neck profile to aged hardware to holly veneer headstock to pickup selection. This Gibson is as accurate a reproduction of a 59 Les Paul as you can get. As with all Collector's Choice guitars, Sandy is limited to a run of 300. Call Sweetwater and order yours today!
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- A precise re-creation of a very special Les Paul
- Custom humbuckers give you the sound of yesterday
- Gibson Custom Shop quality and craftsmanship
The Collector's Choice #4 1959 Les Paul "Sandy" is based on a classic instrument that eventually found its way into the hands of collector Tom Witrock. Built in 1959, "Sandy" features the chunkier '59 profile that Les Paul enthusiasts have come to know and love. The precise neck carve, top carve, and wear patterns have been accurately reproduced in this collectible beauty to give you the feel and playability of a true vintage instrument.
BurstBucker pickups give you the sound of yesterdayGibson Custom analyzed the sound of the original PAF humbucking pickups on "Sandy" and re-created that vibe with BurstBucker 3 and BurstBucker 1 humbuckers. These exposed-coil pickups use period-correct wire and a precise number of turns to create the tone we all know and love. You'll love the tight low end, complex midrange, and sweet highs you'll get out of these pickups - it's everything you expect when you pick up a Les Paul!
Gibson Custom Shop quality and craftsmanshipGibson's Custom Shop took extra care with every detail of the Collector's Choice #4 1959 Les Paul "Sandy". Every Gibson Custom guitar receives an ultra-precise Plek Pro setup, which precisely re-created the feel and performance of the original "Sandy". The fretboard and nut offer incredibly accurate intonation and a "just right" feel. And little touches, like the exposed zebra pickups and the accurately-aged hardware remain true to the original 1959 Les Paul Standard that "Sandy" pays homage to.
Gibson Custom Collector's Choice #4 1959 Les Paul "Sandy" Limited Edition Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:- Precise re-creation of a unique 1959 Les Paul Standard
- Color: Light Burst
- Extremely limited edition - only 300 available worldwide
- One-piece mahogany back with hand-selected Eastern maple top for incredible tone and sustain
- Rosewood fingerboard with a 12" radius for fluid playability
- BurstBucker humbucking pickups for a truly vintage sound
- Features precise neck and top carves, exposed zebra coils, and accurate wear patterns
