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Gibson Custom is proud to announce the Limited release of the Rick Nielsen 1959 Les Paul Standard, a precise replica of the 'Burst that has been Rick's favorite stage and studio guitar since he acquired it over a quarter of a century ago. From the start, the foundation of one of rock and roll's most lasting legacies has been Rick Nielsen. The guitarist, writer and seemingly endless source of energy is known to the masses for his songsmith's prowess and guitar skills on stage and in the studio with Cheap Trick, but to guitarists, there's a whole other level of Rick's expertise. To those who love guitars and love to collect them, Rick is an authority on the instrument itself, known the world over as one of the most ambitious and knowledgeable guitar collectors.
For the last 25 years, an original 1959 Les Paul has been along for the ride, flying precariously through the air in the hands of Rick Nielsen, who hasn't spent much time without it since the two found each other a quarter century ago. He's become so attached to the original that he insists on bringing it on the road, a demand that his road crew isn't too thrilled about. "It's a valuable guitar, so it takes up most of our insurance rider coverage," Rick observes with a laugh.
So that Rick can travel with the authentic look, tone, and feel of his original, and so that a few players and collectors can enjoy an ownership experience to rival Rick's own, Gibson Custom has worked directly with Rick and his original 1959 Les Paul to replicate his original at a level of detail so fine that Rick himself put the prototype and the original side by side and declared the results "remarkable."
Crafted to True Historic Specifications and offered in two finish options (Aged and Vintage Gloss), and with the first 50 hand-signed by the artist himself, the Rick Nielsen 1959 Les Paul Standard is available on a limited basis, with qualifying materials ultimately determining the size of the run.
Clean Tones: Tone King Imperial
Overdrive Tones: Friedman Smallbox 50
Leslie Cabinet Effect: Neo Instruments Ventilator
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Serial Number: RN019
Brand Gibson Custom Shop
Model Rick Nielsen 1959 Les Paul
Finish Color Nielsen Burst
Finish Type Thinner lacquer, wet-sanded by hand
Weight 8.19 lbs
Top Wood Carved Figured Maple attached with Hot Hide Glue
Body Wood Mahogany
Neck Wood 1-Piece Mahogany Neck
Neck Shape 1959 Les Paul
Neck Dimensions .890 1st - .990 12th
Fingerboard Rosewood attached with Hot Hide Glue
Fingerboard Radius 12"
Inlays Aged Nitrocellulose Trapezoids
Scale Length 24.75"
Width at Nut 1 11/16"
Nut Material Nylon
Frets 22
Headstock True Historic Pegged Veneer
Pickups 2 Custom Buckers Tone matched to Rick Nielsen's original '59
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone and 3-way Toggleswitch
Hardware Nickel
Bridge ABR
Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar
Tuners Kluson "Deluxe"
Unique Features Vintage Accurate Plastic Parts
Case Gibson Custom Hardshell
COA Yes