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2010 Gibson Collectors Choice no 1 Melvyn Franks VOS 1959 Les Paul
Wow. Just Wow! Produced in strictly limited numbers, the Collector's Choice #1 1959 Les Paul Standard was offered in 125 examples aged by artisan Tom Murphy, and 125 instruments treated to Gibson's VOS process, of which this is number 121
Excellent condition, 8/10, Made in USA, weight 4.16kg, including Certificate of Authenticity and case candy, only slight fret wear, including black original hardcase with some wear, this is number 121 from a limited batch of 300 with the VOS finish ever made. Wow. Just Wow! At the time called the Melvyn Franks 1959 Les Paul Reissue. The original guitar 1959 was owned by Peter Green, hence its legendary name Greeny, who later sold it to Gary Moore. At the time of the CC#1 reissue it was owned by collector Melvyn Franks. Today it can been seen with Kirk Hammett of Metallica on stages all around the world, and since Kirk acquired it, it has become his beloved #1. SPECS: Sperzel Non-Locking Tuners 1 11/16" Nylong Nut Mahogany Neck with 24 3/4" Scale Length Bound Rosewood Fingerboard with Pearloid Trapezoid Inlays and 12" Radius Gibson Burst Bucker Pickups Original Mis-Matched Control Knobs Factory Out of Phase Setting in Middle Position Aged Nickel ABR and Stoptail Faded Sunburst Flamed Maple Top on 1-Piece Mahogany Body