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.
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 |
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