#9 0871 - SUNBURST FINISH

The sunburst Les Paul Standard is the most iconic electric guitar ever made. For collectors, nothing quite sets pulses racing like the chance to own a vintage 1959 Les Paul Standard. Even among Bursts, this is an exceptional guitar indeed.

This guitar, which sports the serial number 9 0871, shipped in 1959 and features 1959 specifications, with 1959 parts and cosmetics and a 1959 neck profile. Sold by the original owner’s family at a Christie’s auction in New York City in October 2005 at what was then a record-breaking price for a non-celebrity-owned guitar, it was exhibited at the Songbirds Guitar Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee, before being purchased by Gibson Brands, Inc. and residing in the Vault at the Gibson Garage in Nashville.

During its time in the Gibson Garage Vault, it has been played by numerous celebrity musicians and was used as a benchmark for the Gibson Custom Shop’s Historic reissue and Murphy Lab programs. The maple top’s extensive figuring is a rare and desirable trait that significantly increases its value compared to plainer vintage examples, while the original cherry sunburst has partially faded to a beautiful, iced tea shade around the top’s perimeter. With new fretwire, replacement tuners, and no other major modifications, this guitar is presented in the kind of condition collectors dream of.

Sold as part of Gibson’s world-first Gibson Certified Vintage program and offering collectors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, this 1959 Les Paul Standard comes with an array of exclusive extras:

• The buyer will receive a one-of-one hardcover book from Gibson Publishing, with stunning, immersive photography of the guitar.
• The buyer will also be invited to visit the Gibson Garage in Nashville for a guided tour of the Vault.
• Additionally, the buyer will receive a Les Paul from Gibson Custom’s acclaimed Made 2 Measure program with their choice of a VOS, gloss, or Murphy Lab-aged finish.

A NEW WARRANTY, PLUS TWO CASES — OLD AND NEW

Gibson Certified Vintage instruments come with a manufacturer-minted certificate of authenticity and a detailed letter of appraisal confirming the provenance and history of the instrument, signed by both Gibson’s Senior Director of Product Development Mat Koehler and Director of Brand Experience Mark Agnesi. Covered by a new limited lifetime warranty, this guitar from the Gibson Certified Vintager program will ship with its original case plus a modern Gibson Deluxe Protector case.

Inspired by the design of vintage 70s era Gibson “chainsaw” cases, Gibson Deluxe Protector Series hardshell cases feature rugged polyethylene shells and modern improvements like TSA-approved locks, ergonomic soft-grip handles, and black powder coated hardware. Protect your instrument with a case that delivers both vintage-inspired style and modern technology.