Specs:
• Model: 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue (R9)
• Finish: Cherry Sunburst, Nitrocellulose
• Body: Mahogany
• Top: Carved Maple (Highly Figured Flame)
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 12" Radius
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Frets: Medium Jumbo
• Neck Profile: ’59 Rounded
• Pickups: Gibson Burstbucker Humbuckers
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Stopbar
• Tuners: Kluson Vintage-Style
• Hardware: Nickel
• Case: Gibson Custom Shop Black Case
• Country: USA
• Year: 2011
Personal Thoughts:
This 2011 R9 is an absolute stunner. The Cherry Sunburst finish looks ace, vintage-softened hue that you occasionally see on certain earlier bursts — and it gives this example a much more authentic look than many brighter modern cherry finishes. The flame is exceptional — strong, three-dimensional, and incredibly lively across the top.
Tonally, this era of R9s is known for being warm, resonant, and hugely dynamic. The Burstbucker pickups offer a beautiful blend of sweetness, harmonic lift, and vintage-style bite — a very organic, responsive PAF flavour. Notes bloom and sustain effortlessly.
The 2011 Historic builds are widely respected — pre-2013 spec-change, but already with better wood selection and lighter weight as Gibson moved deeper into Historic accuracy. Combine that with a great top and a near-faded cherry burst, and this is one of those R9s that ticks every box visually and sonically.
Condition Report:
Mint. No marks, no blemishes — extremely well looked after. Frets, finish, tuners, plastics and hardware are all in superb condition. Supplied with original Gibson Custom Shop hard case.
Part Exchange Welcome:
Part exchange welcome. Video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars. Personal consignment service available via our site at a 10% rate.