{"product_id":"2000-gibson-custom-shop-historic-1959-les-paul-r9-greeny-mods-w-brazilian-board-pat-humbuckers","title":"2000 Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1959 Les Paul R9 Greeny Mods w\/ Brazilian Board \u0026 Pat # Humbuckers","description":"Up for sale, a 2000 Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1959 Les Paul Standard R9, outfitted with genuine early ‘60s Gibson Patent Sticker humbuckers. This top tier Custom Shop Historic model is one of the few produced in the early ‘00s with a genuine Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, boasting a suite of aftermarket mods to match a Peter Green\/Gary Moore\/Kirk Hammet “Greeny” including including out-of-phase pickups, aged\/mismatched knobs, Schaller tuners and simulated playwear\/faux headstock repair. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nOstensibly relic’d as a means to an end before Gibson produced their first official Greeny in 2010 as part of the Collector’s Choice series, this example arguably elevates the Greeny concept beyond all but the highly limited run of 50 (selling over 60k) with its Brazilian board and genuine vintage set of Gibson humbuckers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nWeighing 9lbs 6oz with a mahogany body and a carved two-piece maple top, this R9 offers a pronounced voice when strummed unplugged, producing excellent bark in the low end with sparkling, round-sounding plain strings that make lead lines pop with great clarity and body. The pickups are a set of genuine vintage Gibson Patent Sticker humbuckers from the early ‘60s with original nickel covers. Metering at 7.9k in both Neck and Bridge positions and out-of-phase when both humbuckers are engaged, these pickups deliver dynamic, detailed treble growl and sweet, spongy lows. Harmonically-rich with a scoop in the midrange for ideal clarity, each pickup position is distinct and vital. This Custom Shop Historic 1959 Les Paul Standard R9 has been professionally setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n-Wood: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\n-Shape: “Baseball bat” C, measuring .905” 1st fret, 1.040” 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e\n-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood, flared trapezoid inlays\u003cbr\u003e\n-Frets: Medium, no wear\u003cbr\u003e\n-Scale Length: 24 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003e\n-Nut: 1 11\/16”, bone (upgraded)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Tuners: Schaller\u003cbr\u003e\n-Serialization: 9 0-prefix (1959, 2000), inked\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n-Wood: Maple, mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\n-Pickups: Early 1960s Patent Sticker humbucker x2\u003cbr\u003e\n-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, three-way pickup selector\u003cbr\u003e\n-Harness: CTS pots date to the 8th week of ‘06 (replacement), Bumblebee caps, R9 stamp in cavity\u003cbr\u003e\n-Hardware: ABR-1 bridge, stopbar (nickel-plated)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Plastics: Gold bonnet knobs x2, reflector cap knobs x2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe original nitro lacquer gloss finish splits the difference between a Green Lemon and an Unburst with lacquer checking and various marks of simulated wear, including buckle rash on the treble-side of the back, pick and arm wear on top, some finish wear along the body edges, and various smaller nicks to best simulate genuine playwear. The nitro gloss on the neck profile has been worn to a smooth satin, and the headstock includes a simulated repair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe original Lifton-style hardshell case is included.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48991078187264,"sku":"901419","price":15999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_5dfeb66a-bdae-4bcc-862d-749fc6b27fb5.jpg?v=1783857487","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/2000-gibson-custom-shop-historic-1959-les-paul-r9-greeny-mods-w-brazilian-board-pat-humbuckers","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}