1993 Gibson Custom Shop ’59 Les Paul R9 — First Year Historic Reissue

This 1993 Gibson Custom Shop ’59 Les Paul R9 is an ultra-rare first-year Historic Reissue, preserved in flawless, investment-grade condition. Finished in a stunning Heritage Cherry Sunburst with a beautifully figured flame top, this guitar has been kept unplayed for over 30 years in a climate-controlled studio, exactly as a true collector’s piece should be. It is 100% original, featuring the iconic long neck tenon, ABR-1 bridge, perfect ’59 neck profile, and a highly desirable weight of just 8lbs 9.8oz — the golden range for authentic burst tone and resonance.

This is not merely a Les Paul — it is a milestone in Gibson Custom Shop history, created in the very first year of the Historic program and built with a level of craftsmanship and tonewood selection that many consider unmatched today. Museum-level clean, investment worthy, and highly collectible, this R9 offers the tone, feel, and visual presence of a real ’59 Burst. Includes its original hard shell case. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the serious collector who accepts only the absolute best.