2003 Gibson Les Paul 1959 Reissue (R9) – Verified Brazilian Rosewood – Collector Owned – Cherry Burst Flame Top. In 2003, Gibson’s Nashville Custom Shop hand-built 674 Les Paul 1959 Reissues with Brazilian Rosewood fretboards (serial numbers 93001 through 93674). This beautiful R9 is one of those very rare, collectible guitars. Brazilian Rosewood — the holy grail for guitar builders and the wood used on the original 1959 Les Paul — is now a near-extinct species and has been internationally banned for commercial use. Gibson announced that they will never make another guitar with this rare wood, so there will never be a more accurate’59 reissue than the handful of 2003 R9s made with the same Brazilian Rosewood as the original. I’m the second owner and have cared for it equally as well. It’s in excellent condition (see pictures) and all original. It also has a AAAA flamed maple top, adding to its rarity and uniqueness. This is a one-of-a-kind investment collectible that will increase in value as time goes on. Also included are the original Custom Shop Checklist, Certificate of Authenticity, and hardshell case. The guitar will be carefully packed and fully insured on its way to you. Sorry, no international sales. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or would like additional photos. I’m happy to schedule a personal inspection at my office in Allentown. Pennsylvania, or I can arrange a virtual inspection via Skype or FaceTime. Thanks for your interest. The item “2003 Gibson Les Paul R9 1959 Reissue Brazilian Rosewood” is in sale since Sunday, June 26, 2016. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Electric Guitars”. The seller is “benjamin_esq” and is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Brand: Gibson
- Model: Les Paul 1959 Reissue
- Body Type: Solid
- Dexterity: Right-Handed
- Body Color: Red
- Body Material: Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard
- Model Year: 2003
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- String Configuration: 6 String