A very RARE Collector's Choice #18 Aged. Based on the original 1960 Les Paul Dutchburst that our very own Robbert van der Ende had in his posession in the mid-2010s. Why not get a true CC18A from its very home at Max Guitar? This is your chance!

Gibson Custom revels in the challenges of the guitars brought to life in its Collector's Choice Series, precise recreations of prized existing Les Pauls. Collector's Choice 18 brings to life a rare 1960 Les Paul Standard special ordered in a Dark Burst finish, a guitar that spent its time with one hard-working musician until its eventual sale to its second owner in 2012.

Acquired in Holland in 1961, "Dutchburst's" world was one of mirror balls, three-piece suits, "Besame Mucho", "Blue Moon", and "Autumn Leaves", in the hands of the Dutch guitarist who used it to ply his trade in a cruise-ship jazz trio. As such, this is not only a very distinctive and characteristic late-1960 Les Paul, but one in impressive condition for a lifelong "working axe".

Together with Robbert van der Ende, Gibson Custom has measured, scanned and traced every spec, line, and curve of the original '60 Les Paul to bring you Collector's Choice 18 1960 Les Paul "Dutchburst". From its tightly figured maple top's flame and precise dish carve, to its lusciously faded Dark Burst finish, to its characteristically slim late-'60s neck carve, to the two beautifully balanced PAF humbuckers, this recreation takes you straight to the heart of a rare and intriguing vintage Les Paul. Meticulously hand-aged to represent the guitar's well-played but lovingly cared-for condition today, Collector's Choice 18 1960 Les Paul "Dutchburst" was limited to 300 pieces, so this is your chance to own one magnificent hommage to Les Paul history!

Serial: #021