2016 GIBSON LES PAUL ’59 MIKE MCCREADY

2016 Gibson Custom Shop ’59 Les Paul Standard Mike McCready – Aged – Ltd. 48/100

Serial number: McCready 048

Cosmetic Condition: Factory Aged

Upgrades/modifications: None

History:

The 2016 Gibson Custom Shop Mike McCready ’59 Les Paul Standard is a meticulously crafted replica of Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready’s iconic 1959 Les Paul Standard. This limited-edition model, numbered 48 out of 100, showcases Gibson’s commitment to authenticity and detail.

Key Features:

• Construction:

The guitar features a mahogany body paired with a flamed maple top, delivering the classic Les Paul tone and aesthetic. The neck is carved from mahogany into a 1959 medium profile, providing a comfortable grip for players. The rosewood fingerboard offers smooth playability across 22 frets.

• Finish:

The Aged Antique Sunburst finish is meticulously applied to replicate the wear and character of McCready’s original instrument. Gibson’s artisans have paid close attention to every detail, ensuring an authentic vintage appearance.

• Electronics:

Equipped with Gibson Custom Bucker pickups, the guitar delivers an open, direct, and slightly aggressive tone, capturing the essence of McCready’s sound. The dual humbuckers are wired to traditional volume and tone controls, offering a versatile sonic palette.

• Hardware:

The instrument features a stop-bar tailpiece and vintage-style tuners, contributing to its classic look and reliable performance.

• Weight:

Weighing approximately 8 pounds 8 ounces, the guitar is well-balanced, ensuring comfortable playability during extended sessions.

• Limited Edition:

This model is part of a highly sought-after limited run of 100 aged guitars, each accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a custom hard-shell case.

The 2016 Gibson Custom Shop Mike McCready ’59 Les Paul Standard is not only a collector’s item but also a high-performance instrument that embodies the spirit and tone of a legendary guitarist’s prized Les Paul.

• Model Year: 2016
• Production Limit: 100 pieces (aged), with each guitar individually numbered
• Series: Custom Shop Artist Collection

Body:

• Shape: ’59 Les Paul Standard
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Top Material: Figured Maple (hand-selected for authenticity)
• Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Aged (to replicate wear of Mike McCready’s original guitar)
• Color: Antique Sunburst

Neck:

• Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: 1959 Medium C-Shape
• Scale Length: 24.75 inches (628.65 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12 inches
• Number of Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
• Inlays: Aged Celluloid Trapezoid
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.6875 inches (42.85 mm)

Hardware:

• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Stop Bar
• Tuners: Grover McCready
• Plating: Nickel

Electronics:

• Pickups: Custom Bucker Humbuckers (Unpotted, to capture vintage tone)
  • Neck Pickup: Custom Bucker
  • Bridge Pickup: Custom Bucker
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (hand-wired)
• Switching: 3-Way Toggle Switch

Weight:

• 3970g – 8 lbs 75 oz

Additional Features:

• Aging Process: Expertly aged by Gibson Custom Shop to replicate the wear and patina of Mike McCready’s original guitar.
• Case: Custom Shop Historic Brown Lifton-Style Case
• Certificate of Authenticity: Included, with serial number and artist association details.

This guitar was crafted with exceptional attention to detail to replicate Mike McCready’s original 1959 Les Paul Standard, making it a collector’s dream and a versatile instrument for musicians:

All guitars are professionally inspected and set up, ensuring optimal playability and performance.

* Manufacturing date codes and interior pics are available per request: e-mail