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Used 2014 Gibson Custom Shop Collector's Choice #17 1959 Keith Nelson Les Paul "Louis" Electric Guitar Nelson Dirty Lemon

Collector's Choice #17 1959 Keith Nelson Les Paul "Louis" · #CC17A003
BrandGibson Custom Shop
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.CC17A003
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID26050
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The Story

Used 2014 Collector's Choice #17 1959 Keith Nelson Les Paul "Louis" Electric Guitar Nelson Dirty Lemon

This is a pre-owned Les Paul from the Collectors Series of the Gibson Custom Shop: a 1959 Les Paul borrowed from Buckcherry guitarist Keith Nelson, which he lovingly nicknamed "Louis," and is now Collectors Choice #17. The guitar is in excellent condition with very little play time on it. All wear and tear is original to how it appeared when it left the Custom Shop. The guitar includes the original case along with leather bound certificate of authenticity. This is a very low serial, #3 from the series.

Includes: Original Hardshell Case, Leather Bound Certificate of Authenticity, Paperwork

The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 9 lbs.
  • Nelson Dirty Lemon Finish
  • Historic "Vintage" Aniline Dye Back and Sides
  • Hand-Selected Eastern Maple Top
  • 1-Piece Lightweight Genuine Mahogany Body
  • 1-Piece Genuine Mahogany Neck with CC#11 Profile
  • Rosewood Fretboard
  • 24-3/4" Scale Length
  • Reissue Fret Wire
  • Tortoise Side Dots
  • "Original Style" Cellulose Trapezoid Inlays
  • BurstBucker 3 Neck Humbucker, '57 Classic Bridge Humbucker
  • Vintage Deluxe Kluson Green Key Tuners
  • ABR-1 Bridge with Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Nickel Hardware

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