There have been many great guitars throughout Gibson's long and storied history as a maker of musical instruments, but only one remains the definitive pinnacle of electric solid body guitar design. That guitar is the 1959 Les Paul Standard. Coveted by both players and collectors as the ultimate example of playability, attractiveness and tone, the iconic 1959 Les Paul Standard simply has no equal. This guitar has become the Holy Grail of guitars in the minds of professionals and collectors the world over. Guitar legends such as Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield and Billy Gibbons, to name only a few, have forged their musical pathways utilizing the incredible tonal characteristics and playability created by the artistry of the Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard. As an icon throughout the music industry, not only has this guitar become a legend, it has attained the highest most acclaimed value in quality and investment.

Probably the most famous and historically significant '59 Les Paul ever, would be Keith Richards 1959 Les Paul that he used extensively in the early days of the Rolling Stones. The guitar known as the Keith Burst had been fitted with a Bigsby in mid 1962. Appearances on 'Ready Steady Go' and classic songs like 'The Last Time' and 'Satisfaction' were recorded with this guitar. Jimmy Page used the guitar on at least one mid 60's recording session and Eric Clapton used the same guitar in 1966 with Cream at the Windsor Jazz & Blues Festival. The guitar appears next on the Rolling Stones' 1969 tour of America. The film 'Gimme Shelter' documents Keith using it for 'Honky Tonk Women'. The Keith Burst really has the most incredible provenance that has etched its mark on the eternal pages of rock 'n' roll history.

This 2011 Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1959 Les Paul Reissue Limited Edition is one of only 25 built to the exact specs as Gibson's legendary Holy Grail and fitted with a Bigsby Tremolo System, just like Keith's original Burst. This guitar has the wider, fatter, "jumbo" frets, just like a real '59 and it really has the fat, warm voice of the '59 Standard. Every subtle detail of this model has been painstakingly reproduced, and nothing has been left to chance. From the gold top-hat control knobs with dial pointers to the molded bell-shaped truss rod cover to the period correct cream pickguard and nickel tuners with green buttons, this guitar delivers the absolute ultimate in vintage guitar recreation. This guitar is finished in a rare and beautiful Ice Tea finish and given the VOS treatment to embrace the vintage vibe. This guitar has wonderful wide ribbon flames that are both breathtaking and captivating. It's this kind of raw wood, "the good wood" that captured the mojo of the legendary Les Paul Standard! Found in less than 1 in 1,000 trees, this kind of Flame Maple is very hard in texture and reflective, capturing stress between the flames of grain and producing a loud, powerful projective sound. This guitar's got really got soul! This guitar is extremely resonant and super light weighing 8 lbs 15 oz! You probably won't find another Les Paul with a Bigsby that weighs less than 9 lbs. This guitar is incredible! The thickness of the neck measures .925 at the first fret and 1.018 at the 12th.

This guitar is 100% MINT AS NEW UNPLAYED PERFECT and comes complete with the Gibson Custom case, Certificate of Authenticity, and all the MOJO you can handle! There's nothing to think about! Buy it now or kick yourself a year from now!