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The 1959 Gibson Les Paul Sunburst Flametop Reissue
Book-matched maple top with mahogany body and neck, with an Indian Rosewood fingerboard and trapezoid mother of pearl fingerboard inlays.
Date: 12/05/2007
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Looking Back
This guitar has limited playing time since purchased new in '99, meaning the cherry-finished back has no belt-buckle rash, fade or other damage.
Date: 12/05/2007
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Headstock
It's dusty but otherwise in excellent condition - no knicks, dents, dings or burns. Vintage replica tuning pegs; silk-screened "Les Paul", and pearl inlay "Gibson".
Date: 12/05/2007
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Serial Number & Tuner Detail
Ink-stamped serial number "991359". "Gibson Deluxe" nickel-plated tuner covers and no-excuses cherry-stained mahogany.
Date: 12/05/2007
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Top Detail
A closer look at Gibson's use of single white body binding, 2 humbucking pickups with white plastic frames and a single-ply white pickguard.
Date: 12/05/2007
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More Top Detail
Gibson used vintage replica "Tune-o-matic" bridge, stop tailpiece, nickel-plated metal hardware and yellow clear top bonnet shaped tone & volume knobs.
Date: 12/05/2007
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A Different Angle
There was substantial variation in the shape of the LP body and location of tone controls. Gibson says the '99 reissue was "blue printed" off several original '59 LPs.
Date: 12/05/2007
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Cut-away Binding & Side Detail
A closer look at the contour of the top, the application of the binding, and overall condition of the body.
Date: 12/05/2007
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More Binding & Body Detail
Date: 12/05/2007
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