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Gibson Custom Shop Collector's Choice 37 1959 Les Paul Electric Guitar Carmelita 'Burst

Collector's Choice 37 1959 Les Paul · #CC 37A 082
BrandGibson Custom Shop
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.CC 37A 082
PhotographyActual Photos
Part No.LP59CC37TSBNH1
Archive ID28068
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The Story

Collector's Choice 37 1959 Les Paul Electric Guitar Carmelita 'Burst

This is the Collectors Choice #37, a recreation of an original ’59 Les Paul that has gone through a few circles of collectors over the years and has accumulated quite a few nicknames; “The Claw”, “Carmelita”, “Hawaii Burst”…the list goes on. This guitar is famous for its broad flame top with the signature “claw”. Because of these specific features, the guitar is a limited run due to the scarcity of wood which appears like the original – flame, claw, and all. The guitar has two Burstbucker 3 humbuckers to supply the tone, and a comfortable profile to the mahogany neck.

Includes: Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity, Hang Tags, Paperwork

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 8 lbs, 4 oz.
  • Carmelita Burst Finish
  • Historic "Vintage" Aniline Dye Back and Sides
  • Flame Maple Top with Signature Broad Flame and Claw Pattern
  • 1-Piece Genuine Mahogany Body
  • 1-Piece Genuine Mahogany Neck
  • Rosewood Fretboard
  • 24-3/4" Scale Length
  • .910" Neck Profile at Nut
  • 1.000” Neck Profile at 12th Fret
  • Tortoise Side Dots
  • Trapezoid Inlays
  • Burstbucker 3 Humbucker
  • Vintage Single-Band Green Key Tuners
  • ABR-1 Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Nickel Hardware

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