Gibson Custom is excited to release the Rick Nielsen 1959 Les Paul Standard, original serial number 9 0655,

a replica based on Rick’s original, serial number 9 0655.  

Rick and the original have been together for over 25 years, since the charismatic guitarist of mega band Cheap Trick

added the guitar to his vast collection. Unlike most of Rick’s collection however, his original ’59 has become a

constant stage and studio companion.  Rick even travels with it today, much to the dismay of his touring crew

who are quick to point out that the majority of the band’s insurance rider costs on tour are used to cover Rick’s rather

valuable original ’59. Gibson Custom worked very closely with Rick to create a replica so convincing that he intends

to retire the original, having now put the prototype and its standard side by side and found it to be worthy to take the

original’s place in his tour arsenal.

Here are the details:

True Historic Nielsen ‘Burst Nitrocellulose finish,

Number below 10 of the 50 aged and signed guitars that will be available,

Double carved figured Maple top, One piece Mahogany body,

Indian Rosewood fingerboard,

Custom Bucker bridge and neck pickups with the True Historic covers,

ABR-1 bridge with lightweight Aluminum stopbar tailpiece,

Kluson Deluxe single band tuners,