CC #35 1959 Les Paul Vic DaPra “Gruhn Burst”
Precise replica, handcrafted, Double-carved top/neck
In 1984, when Vic DaPra set out to acquire an original ’59 Les Paul (ser# 9 0627), he didn’t have the luxury of the internet. “I had to wait for Polaroid pictures to come through the mail. It felt like forever.” Rarely does an original late ’50s Gibson Les Paul make it to us with such clean lineage. The days of “closet” finds are quickly becoming the folklore of a bygone era. Unearthing one of the very few two-owner 1959 ‘Bursts with so much character in its top is incredible: this guitar is astounding, from the billowy, unending, multi-dimensional flame to the softly mellowed hue of its now caramel-colored burst. Gibson Custom is excited to offer a very limited number of “Gruhn ‘Burst” Les Pauls, hand-crafted featuring our True Historic features. To bring you the specific tone and feel of Gruhn ‘Burst, we’ve re-created its neck profile and top carve through digital analysis of the original and tone-matched its pickups with specially wound Custom Buckers. To capture the finite details of this very special Collector’s Choice edition, the color and wear are hand-applied and based on in-depth study of the Gruhn ‘Burst, with Vic’s personal involvement in developing and approving the run.
- True Historic Plastics: Based on Lab & Engineering Analysis of Original Parts
- True Historic Pickup Covers: The Right Shoulder and Overall Shape of the 50’s
- Double-Carved Top: Authentic vintage dish profile
- Double-Carved Neck: Hand sanded for ideal playability and accurate profile
- “Broken” Peghead Edges: Soft, Original Vintage Lines Like Originals
- Thinner Peghead Veneer: A Testament to Obsession with Detail
- Thinner True Historic Wet-Sanded Finish: Time and Labor Intensive, But Oh So Authentic
- Hide Glue Top Construction: An Original 50’s Craft Specification
- Rolled Fingerboard Binding: Exceptional Palyability You Have to Feel to Believe
- Exceptional Flame Maple Top: Hand selected at the forest to reflect the same level of beauty as the original Gruhn ‘Burst
Body
Top
Back
| Top | |
| Wood Species: | Figured Maple |
| Pieces: | 2 |
| Grade: | |
| Binding: | Single Bound, True Historic Reissue Cream |
| Back | |
| Wood Species: | Mahogany |
| Pieces: | 1 |
| Density: | |
| Binding: | Top Only |
| Weight | |
| Weight Relief: | None |
| Average Weight (body only): | 3.175 kg / 7.0 lbs average |
| Materials Used | |
| Glue: | Hand Applied Hide Glue |
| Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: | Hand selected backs for lightweight |
| Body Contour | |
| Carve: | Original 1959 Les Paul |
Neck
| Neck | |
| Wood Species: | Mahogany |
| Pieces: | 1 |
| Details | |
| Truss Rod: | Historic Reissue-No Tubing |
| Profile: | 1959 Les Paul |
| Thickness at Fret 1: | 2.26 cm /.900″ |
| Thickness at Fret 12: | 2.54 cm / 1.0″ |
| Other Materials: | |
| Average Weight: | .453592 kg / 1.25 lbs |
| Peg Head | |
| Type: | 1959 True Historic Thin Head Veneer |
| Inlay: | Pearl |
| Peg Head Binding: | None |
| Logo: | “Gibson” |
| Silkscreen: | “Les Paul” |
| Headstock Angle: | 17 Degrees |
| Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: | Holly head veneer has been re-tooled, reproducing the original thinner specification of the late 1950’s |
| Neck Fit | |
| Joint Angle: | 4 Degrees |
| Joint Angle Tolerance: | |
| Type: | Reissue |
| Adhesive: | Hot Hide Glue |
| Gauges Used: | Pitch and Alignment Gauge |
| Nut | |
| Style: | 6/6 |
| Material: | Nylon |
| Width: | 4.28 cm / 1.687″ |
| Slots: | E: .13716 cm / 0.054″ A: .10414 cm / 0.041″ D: .04826 cm / 0.019″ G: .0381 cm / 0.015″ B: .03556 cm / 0.014″ e: .03048 cm / 0.012″ |
| Fingerboard | |
| Wood Species: | Solid Indian Rosewood |
| Pieces: | 1 |
| Shade: | |
| Fingerboard Details | |
| Radius: | 30.38 cm / 12″ |
| Frets: | 22 |
| Nut/End of Board: | 4.28498 cm / 1.687″ @ nut, 5.6896 cm / 2.24″ @ end of board |
| Scale: | 62.865 cm / 24.75″ |
| Binding: | .040 True Historic Reissue Cream |
| Side Dots (Color): | Tortoise Shell |
| Fingerboard Inlays | |
| Style: | Trapezoid |
| Material: | Aged Nitrocellulose |
| Dimensions: | 2.921 cm x 1.7018 cm / 1.150″ x .670″ |
| Average Weight: | .75 lbs / .340194 kg |
Finishes
Gruhn ‘Burst
| Color Code: | SB |
| Surface Texture: | Hand Aged, True Historic, Wet-Sanded, Thin Lacquer Finish |
| Filler: | Vintage Brown |
| Sealer: | Nitro Cellulose |
| Top: | |
| Top Coat: | Nitro Cellulose |
| Scraped: | True Historic Process To Preserve Soft Neck Binding Profile and Body Binding Ledge |
Electronics
| Pickups | Rhythm | Lead | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style: | Custom Bucker | Custom Bucker | |
| Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side: | 5500-5750 | 5500-5750 | |
| Material of Wire (gauge): | #42 Enamel | #42 Enamel | |
| Coil Dimensions (per coil): | 6.6294 cm x 1.7272 cm x .9525 cm / 2.61 x.68 x .375″ | 6.6294 cm x 1.7272 cm x .9525 cm / 2.61 x.68 x .375″ | |
| Coil Material: | ABS | ABS | |
| Coil Winding Process: | Machine Wound | Machine Wound | |
| Pole Piece Material: | 416 Grade Stainless Steel | 416 Grade Stainless Steel | |
| Pole Piece Position from Nut: | 59.7 cm / 23.5″ | 59.7 cm / 23.5″ | |
| Slug Material: | 416 Grade Stainless Steel | 416 Grade Stainless Steel | |
| Slug Dimensions (diameter x length): | 47.3075 cm / 18.625″ | 47.3075 cm / 18.625″ | |
| Magnet Material: | Alnico III | Alnico III | |
| Magnet Position from Nut: | 58.36 cm / 22.975″ | 58.36 cm / 22.975″ | |
| Magnet Dimensions: | 6.35 cm x 1.27 cm x .3175 cm / 2.5 x .5 x .125″ | 6.35 cm x 1.27 cm x .3175 cm / 2.5 x .5 x .125″ | |
| Polarities: | |||
| Cover: | True Historic Replica VOS Nickel | True Historic Replica VOS Nickel | |
| Qfactor: | |||
| ResistanceDC: | 8.0k | 8.5k | |
| Resonant Frequency: | |||
| Tonal & Resonant Advancements: | |||
| Control Pocket Assembly | Lead Volume | Rhythm Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type: | 500k Audio | 500k Audio | |
| Peak Voltage: | |||
| Range: | +/- 5% | +/- 5% | |
| Power Rating: | |||
| Resistance Tolerance: | |||
| Minimum Resistance: | |||
| Lead Tone | Rhythm Tone | ||
| Type: | 500k Audio | 500k Audio | |
| Peak Voltage: | |||
| Range: | +/- 5% | +/- 5% | |
| Power Rating: | |||
| Resistance Tolerance: | |||
| Minimum Resistance: | |||
| Capacitors: | Lead Value | Rhythm Value | |
| .022mf | .022mf |
Hardware
| Tuning Keys | |
|---|---|
| Style: | Reissue Kluson Deluxe Green Keys, Single Band |
| Material: | Nickel Plated Steel |
| Weight: | 3.6 oz |
| Tuning Keys Details | |
| Tuning Ratio: | 41990.50069 |
| Gear Type: | Closed |
| What is allowable turn: | 0.25 |
| Plating specs: | Nickel Plated Stamped Steel |
| Part numbers: | 130-430-14889/90 |
| String Dimensions | |
| E: | .11684 cm / .046W |
| A: | .09144 cm / .036W |
| D: | .06604 cm / .026W |
| G: | .04318 cm / .017P |
| B: | .03302 cm / .013P |
| e: | .0254 cm / .010P |
| Bridge | |
| Style: | ABR With Thumbwheels |
| Material: | Nickel Plated |
| Plating Specs: | Zinc Surrounded by a die casting alloy for casting flow-Nickel Plated |
| Part number: | 130-430-10161 |
| Weight: | .0637 kg / 2.25 oz. |
| Dimensions of String Slots | |
| E: | 0.1778 cm / 0.070″ |
| A: | 0.13716 cm / 0.054″ |
| D: | 0.1016 cm / 0.040″ |
| G: | 0.0635 cm / 0.025″ |
| B: | 0.0508 cm / 0.02″ |
| e: | 0.0381 cm / 0.015″ |
| Tailpiece | |
| Style: | Reissue Lightweight Aluminum |
| Compensated: | No |
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Plating Specs: | Nickel |
| Part number: | 130-430-11738 |
| Weight: | .0311845 kg / 1.1 oz |
| Output Jack | |
| Style: | 1/4″ |
| Jack Plate | |
| Style: | 59 True Historic |
| Material: | Single Laminate Acrylic |
| Part Number: | 130-430-19299C |
| Weight: | .0056699 kg / .2 oz |
| Strap Buttons | |
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Plating Specs: | None |
| Part numbers: | 130-430-19150 |
| Weight: | .0141748 kg / .5 oz |
Plastics
| Pick Guard | |
|---|---|
| Style: | 59 True Historic-Mulit-Laminate Acrylic |
| Part Number: | 130-430-12768 |
| Truss Rod Cover | |
| Style: | True Historic |
| Part Number: | 130-430-19784 |
| Knobs | |
| Style: | True Historic Butyrate Gold Top Hats |
| Part Number: | 130-430-19778V |
| Dial Pointers | |
| Yes/No: | Yes |
| Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover) | |
|---|---|
| Style: | Reissue Les Paul .09 Black Royalite |
| Part Number: | 130-430-19808 |
| Control Plate(s) (SwitchPlate Cover) | |
| Style: | 2016 Die Cast Gibson Custom Medallion |
| Part Number: | 130-430-19016 |
| Switch Washer | |
| Style: | True Historic Cream Single Layer Acrylic |
| Part Number: | 130-430-19292C |
| Trim Rings | |
| Style: | True Historic Cream Replica w/Tool Marks |
| Part Number: | 130-430-13891V/130-430-13892V |
Accessories
| Case | |
|---|---|
| Style: | Reissue Les Paul |
| Color: | Reissue Brown with Pink Fur Lining |
| Strap Locks: | None |
| Tools: | None |
| Manual: | None |
| COA/Other: | Collector’s Choice Certificate of Authenticity in Binder |