An absolute knockout R9 from 2013, this Heavy Aged Gibson Custom Shop ’59 Reissue Les Paul looks stunning in its aged Tobacco Burst finish with attractive flame top.
The Heavy Aged treatment goes far beyond a few cosmetic nicks; the lacquer checking, worn edges, dulled hardware and finish fading are all meticulously done to evoke the feel and look of a road-worn classic. This one plays and sounds every bit as good as it looks. The neck has that comfortable late-’50s chunky carve, not overly fat but with just enough meat to feel substantial in the hand.
Plugged in, it delivers all the bite, bloom and sustain you’d expect from a great R9. The Custom Buckers offer the right amount of output and harmonic richness—open, dynamic, and sensitive to picking nuance. Clean tones are woody and full, while overdriven tones absolutely sing with midrange complexity and a tight low end.
Complete with its original Lifton-style case, certificate and paperwork, this is a killer Custom Shop R9 for anyone chasing vintage tone, feel, and looks with all the mojo of an old guitar—without the collector-level fragility or price tag. With new Murphy lab models at crazy prices this one is a great deal!