Gibson Custom Shop Billy Gibbons "Pearly Gates" '59 Les Paul Standard (Murphy Aged) Limited 1 of 50

The Gibson Custom Shop Billy Gibbons "Pearly Gates" '59 Les Paul Standard (Murphy Aged) Limited 1 of 50 - A Legendary Offering

 In the world of guitars, there are legends, and then there's the 'Pearly Gates.' Billy Gibbons' cherished '59 Les Paul Standard has transcended the realm of mere instruments to become an icon, and now, we proudly present the limited-edition masterpiece, meticulously crafted to honour its divine legacy as the very first of only 50 ever made.

 Renowned for its immaculate finish, the 'Pearly Gates' is the stuff of legends. Billy Gibbons, the ZZ Top frontman, has wielded this very guitar on every album for decades, and he famously swears by three attributes: Tone, Tone, and Tone. To capture this celestial tone, this guitar is equipped with the same limited Seymour humbuckers as Billy's own beloved axe.

 But it doesn't stop there – each 'Pearly Gates' bears the hand-finished relic treatment by the maestro himself, Tom Murphy of Gibson Custom. With painstaking attention to detail, every scratch and ding has been replicated to perfection. Only 50 of these divine creations exist, and each is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity personally signed by the man himself, Billy Gibbons.

 This limited-edition '59 Les Paul Standard is the epitome of beauty and tone, a marriage of unparalleled aesthetics and heavenly sound. When you hold this guitar, you hold a piece of rock 'n' roll history, a sacred instrument that has shaped the sonic landscape for generations. The 'Pearly Gates' is not just a guitar; it's an artifact of musical divinity and this is the very first of its kind among the limited 50.

 Join the ranks of guitar aficionados who recognize the 'Pearly Gates' as the holy grail of tone and craftsmanship. Take your music to celestial heights with the Billy Gibbons Pearly Gates Limited Edition Les Paul Standard – An instrument that stands as a pinnacle of excellence. This is the Art of Guitar, and it doesn't get more serious than this.

Body:

Body Shape: Les Paul

Body Material: Mahogany with Maple Top

Body Finish: Murphy Aged

Body Binding: Single-Ply Cream

Neck:

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape

Scale Length: 24.75 inches

Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius: 12 inches

Number of Frets: 22

Fret Size: Authentic Medium-Jumbo

Nut Material: Nylon

Nut Width: 1.6875 inches

Inlays: Cellulose Trapezoid

Hardware:

Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic

Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar

Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring

Control Knobs: Gold Top Hats with Silver Inserts

Pickup Covers: Gold

Hardware Finish: Nickel

Electronics:

Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Seymour Duncan Replica)

Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Seymour Duncan Replica)

Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (Hand-Wired with Matched CTS 550K Audio Taper Potentiometers)

Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle Switch

Miscellaneous:

Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Hardshell

Accessories: Gibson Custom Switch Plate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity