Gibson 2003 Les Paul R9 ‘59 Reissue – Brazilian Rosewood, Custom Art & Historic, MINT Quilt Top

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Offered in collector-grade MINT condition, this 2003 Gibson Les Paul R9 1959 Reissue from the Custom Art & Historic series is a rare and highly desirable model, featuring a genuine Brazilian rosewood fretboard—a feature only available for a limited time due to material restrictions.

This is a one owner piece.  The original owner was a broker of woods, and he sold the wood to Gibson that this guitar was built from.  He purchased this and two other Les Pauls we have in stock, stashed them and never played them.  Everything that came with the guitar from Gibson is included.

Crafted to vintage-correct specifications, this LP boasts a carved flame maple top, lightweight mahogany body, and a period-accurate 1959 neck profile, offering an incredibly resonant and authentic playing experience.

Built during Gibson's golden reissue era, this R9 combines meticulous craftsmanship with premium tonewoods and historic hardware, including Burstbucker pickups, long neck tenon, and lightweight aluminum tailpiece. It comes complete with its original Custom Shop case, certificate of authenticity, strap, Gibson picks, and hangtags.

Key Features:

• Year: 2003 (Custom Art & Historic Series)

• Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood (extremely rare)

• Condition: MINT, collector-owned

• Top: Bookmatched quilted maple

• Pickups: Gibson Burstbuckers

• Neck: Authentic ’59 profile with long neck tenon

• Finish: Nitrocellulose Vintage Cherry Sunburst

• Includes: OHSC, COA, case candy

A stunning and historically significant Les Paul R9—this is a must-have for serious collectors and vintage tone connoisseurs.

• Color: Sunburst
• Weight: 8lbs 11.5oz
• Top: Quilted Maple
• Body: Mahogany
  
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fretboard: Brazilian Rosewood 
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Trapezoids
• Frets: Original
• Fret count: 22
• Nut: Original
• Nut width: 1-11/16"
  
• Radius: 12"
  
• Scale: 24-1/4"
• Neck thickness at 1st fret: .81"
• Neck thickness at 12th fret: .93"
  
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Total length: 38-3/4"
  
• Lower bout: 13"
  
• Waist: 7-1/4"
  
• Upper bout: 9-1/4"
  
• Body depth/thickness outside edge: 2"
  
• String gauge: 10-46
• Hardware Color: Chrome 
• Bridge Pickup/Brand: Gibson Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup Reading: 8.17k
• Pickup Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup/Brand: Gibson Humbucker
• Neck Pickup Reading: 7.70k
• Pickup Original?: Yes
• Pickguard: Original Included
• Bridge: Original ABR-1
• Tuners: Original
• Knobs: Original
• Switch: 3 Way
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: OHSC
• Notes:

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