SOLD GIBSON COLLECTOR’S CHOICE # 18 “DUTCHBURST”

Gibson Custom revels in the challenges of the guitars brought to life in its Collector’s Choice™ Series, precise recreations of prized existing Les Pauls. Collector’s Choice™ #18 brings to life a rare 1960 Les Paul Standard special ordered in a Dark Burst finish, a guitar that spent its time with one hard-working musician until its eventual sale to its second owner in 2012.

Acquired in Holland in 1961, “Dutchburst’s” world was one of mirror balls, three-piece suits, “Besame Mucho”, “Blue Moon”, and “Autumn Leaves”, in the hands of the Dutch guitarist who used it to ply his trade in a cruise-ship jazz trio. As such, this is not only a very distinctive and characteristic late-1960 Les Paul, but one in impressive condition for a lifelong “working axe”.

With the close cooperation of the guitar’s current owner, Robbert van der Ende, Gibson Custom has measured, scanned and traced every spec, line, and curve of the original ’60 Les Paul to bring you Collector’s Choice™ #18 1960 Les Paul “Dutchburst.”From its tightly figured maple top’s flame and precise dish carve, to its lusciously faded Dark Burst finish, to its characteristically slim late-’60s neck carve, to the two beautifully balanced PAF humbuckers, this recreation takes you straight to the heart of a rare and intriguing vintage Les Paul. Meticulously hand-aged to represent the guitar’s well-played but lovingly cared-for condition today, Collector’s Choice™ #18 1960 Les Paul “Dutchburst” will be available in a Limited Edition of 300 guitars, with the availability of qualifying materials ultimately determining the size of the run.

SOLID BEAUTY

LEGENDARY LES PAUL TONE GENERATED FROM SOLID ONE-PIECE MAHOGANY BODY WITH CARVED MAPLE TOP.

CLASSIC PICKUPS

IMPECCABLY BALANCED NECK AND BRIDGE CUSTOM BUCKERS.

VINTAGE ACCURATE HARDWARE

NICKEL-PLATED TUNE-O-MATIC BRIDGE AND LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM STOPBAR DELIVER BURST-CERTIFIED SUSTAIN.

V3 SLIM TAPER NECK

A PERFECT RECREATION OF THE FAST, SLIM LATE-’60S NECK PROFILE MAKES IT A SWEETHEART TO PLAY.

DARK MATTER

STUNNINGLY ACCURATE FADING OF A RARE ORIGINAL SPECIAL-ORDER DARK BURST FINISH, A FINISH OVER 50 YEARS IN THE MAKING.

HAND-AGED

METICULOUS HAND-AGING MATCHES THE CHARACTER EARNED BY A MUCH-PLAYED BUT WELL-LOVED LES PAUL OVER HALF A CENTURY.

Body

Top	2 Piece, Unique Figured Maple
Back	Genuine Mahogany
Binding	Reissue Cream, Single Ply
Adhesive	Franklin Titebond

Neck

Species	Genuine Mahogany Neck with a Maple Spline
Truss Rod	Reissue Truss Rod Assembly
Joint Angle	4° (+/- 15 seconds)

Neck Fit

Joint	Mortise & Tenon
Adhesive	Hot Hide Glue
Joint Angle Tolerance	+/- .005″

Fingerboard

Species	1 Piece Indian Rosewood
Radius	12″
Binding	Cream
Inlays	Nitrocellulose Trapezoid
Nut/E.O.B	1.700 / 2.045
Adhesive	Hot Hide Glue

Nut

Material	Nylon
Width	1.687
Slots	Gibson PLEK System

Headstock

Inlay	Reissue with Gibson Pearl Inlay
Truss Rod Cover	Vintage
Angle	17 Degrees

Tuners

Model	Kluson Deluxe Green Key Double Band
Tuning Ratio	12:01
Plating	Nickel

Bridge

Type	ABR-1 Thumbwheel
Plating	Nickel

Tailpiece

Type	Aluminum Stopbar
Plating	Nickel

Hardware

Knobs	Gold Top Hats with Silver Inserts
Pickguard	Reissue Cream
Toggle Switch Washer	Reissue Cream
Pickup Mounting Rings	Cream
Strings	.010 – .046
Strap Buttons	Aluminum

Pickups

Neck Position	Custombucker
Bridge Position	Custombucker

Electronics

Potentiometers	2 Volume Controls 2 Tone Controls
Capacitors	Bumble Bee
Toggle Switch	Three-Way
Output Jack	Traditional ¼”

Finish

Sealer

Nitrocellulose Lacquer

“Dutchburst”

Case

Type	Brown Exterior

Additional Materials

Certificate of Authenticity	Yes
Additional Materials	Hardshell Custom Shop Case / Certificate of Authenticity Engraved & Leather-bound / Extra Switch Plate in Case