Gibson Collector's Choice #16 Ed King 1959 Les Paul "Redeye" Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Ed King, co-writer of "Sweet Home Alabama," brought his '59 Les Paul to the Gibson Custom Shop. The result is this detailed recreation of a vintage classic.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Burstbucker 3 zebra coil pickup Classic looks and blazing tone
Figured maple top Beautiful wood grain; brighter tone
Gibson Custombucker pickups Gibson's modern recreation of classic PAF pickups
Mahogany body Rich, warm, focused sound; added sustain

The Gibson Collector's Choice #16 Ed King '59 Les Paul (9-0891) aka "Kingburst" aka "Redeye": Ed King (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Strawberry Alarm Clock) brings us one of the most visually stunning 'bursts we've had the pleasure of recreating. Aside from being a looker, this rare beauty has tremendous power, an exceptionally comfortable feel and just the right amount of experience in its finish. Working directly with Ed and the guitar, Gibson Custom has captured one amazing instrument right down to every last ding, dent and scratch. Just as importantly, we've captured the unique balance of power and clarity that is unique to this exceptional guitar's tone.

- Body: Figured Maple
- Back: 1-Piece Mahogany
- Binding: Single-ply Cream Binding on Top
- Neck: Genuine Mahogany Neck with a Maple Spline
- Profile: '59 Profile
- Truss Rod: Reissue Truss Rod
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Radius: 12"
- Binding: Single-ply Cream
- Inlays: Nitrocellulose Trapezoid Inlays
- Nut/E.O.B: 1.687/2.062
- Finish: Cherry Sunburst
- Tuners: Kluson Deluxe Single Band
- Tuning Ratio: 12:01
- Plating: Nickel
- Tailpiece/Bridge: Stopbar and Nickel ABR-1
- Pickups: Neck Position: Zebra BurstBucker #3 (Alnico V)
- Bridge Position: Custom Bucker (Alnico III)
- Hardware: Nickel
- Knobs: Gold Top Hats
- Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
- Collateral: Leather-bound tri-fold COA (Certificate of authenticity)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

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