Gibson Custom Shop Collector’s Choice™ #29 – Tamio Okuda 1959 Les Paul™ Standard

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Gibson Custom Shop Collector’s Choice™ #29 – Tamio Okuda 1959 Les Paul™ Standard

The Collector’s Choice™ #29, a faithful replica of Tamio Okuda’s prized 1959 Gibson Les Paul, represents Gibson Custom Shop’s commitment to honoring the legacy of one of the most celebrated electric guitars in history. This particular instrument captures the unique features and character of Okuda’s original Burst, offering players a chance to own a piece of guitar history.

Crafted to the highest standards, this model stands out with its VOS (Vintage Original Spec) finish, showcasing a carefully aged patina with subtle checking, delicate scratches, and hardware tarnish that exudes vintage authenticity. Only a few Collector’s Choice models were released in both aged and VOS versions, making this guitar exceptionally rare.

Why Choose Collector’s Choice™ #29?

Tamio Okuda, one of Japan’s most renowned guitarists and songwriters, owns the original 1959 Les Paul Standard that inspired this reissue. Gibson meticulously replicated every aspect of the guitar, from the fuller neck profile, leaning more toward a ’58 shape, to the hand-selected tonewoods. The ’57 Classic pickups deliver legendary PAF-style tones, making this instrument equally appealing to players and collectors alike.

This particular guitar has been carefully stored in a collection and remains unplayed, offering a pristine experience with all the benefits of its unparalleled craftsmanship and iconic sound.

Specifications:

• Body:
  • Top: Figured Maple
  • Back: Solid Mahogany
  • Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
  • Color: Heritage Cherry Sunburst
• Neck:
  • Material: Solid Mahogany
  • Profile: Fuller ’59, leaning toward ’58
  • Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
  • Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length: 24.75″ (628.65 mm)
  • Nut Width: 1.687″ (42.85 mm)
  • Inlays: Aged Acrylic Trapezoids
• Hardware:
  • Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
  • Tailpiece: Aluminum Stopbar
  • Tuners: Kluson Deluxe
  • Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Electronics:
  • Pickups: Gibson ’57 Classic Humbuckers (Neck & Bridge)
  • Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Selector Switch
  • Wiring: Handwired with Bumblebee Capacitors
• Weight: Approximately 3,95kg
• Additional Features:
  • Aged plastic parts and nickel hardware for authentic vintage aesthetics
  • Historically accurate appointments true to the 1959 Les Paul Standard

Collector’s Instrument

This guitar is part of Gibson’s highly coveted Collector’s Choice™ series, which celebrates the rarest and most famous original Bursts. It delivers the unmatched resonance, sustain, and tonal warmth that made the ’59 Les Paul the gold standard of electric guitars.

It comes complete with its original hardshell case, certificate of authenticity, and Gibson Custom Shop documentation.

Why Guitar2Amp?

At Guitar2Amp, we specialize in bringing you the world’s finest guitars, amps, and accessories. As an official distributor of premier brands, we pride ourselves on offering top-tier instruments for discerning players and collectors alike.

Own a true piece of Gibson history with the Collector’s Choice™ #29 — a guitar that embodies the pinnacle of craftsmanship, tone, and heritage.