The Collector's Choice series from Gibson is certainly one of the highlights of the last decades in terms of great, classic Les Pauls - no wonder that the prices for the attractive model shoot up almost monthly. Several are already traded over 10,000, - (so actually sold - top sellers like CC-1 even for 25,000, -). But with this guitar you have not only a great investment, but also a stunning instrument ! 2014 I was the first owner of this guitar (see video), the condition is unchanged to date (see the current photos). Limited edition of only 300 worldwide. Absolutely outstanding example!! A dream of a flametopFantastic neck shape: substantial, but not chunky (that's why vintage '59 neck profiles feel so comfortable!) The top is a dream, and the sound is extremely dynamic! The Gibson Collectors Choice #26 is a meticulously reengineered 1959 Les Paul #9-0653 aka Whitford Burst as owned by Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford. 1-piece lightweight mahogany body, 2-piece hand selected, Eastern maple top, 1-piece mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, "Whitford 'Burst" and Aniline Dye back and sides finish, Kluson Deluxe tuners, nickel plated hardware, lightweight aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece, ABR-1 Bridge, Custombucker neck & bridge pickups, '59 Reissue neck profile, holly head veneer, open "O" and open "B" Gibson Logo, gold top hat knobs. + + + Comes with leather bound tri-fold Certificate of Authenticity, original case.