Description Product Description Rick Nielsen of renowned rock band Cheap Trick acquired a beautiful '59 'Burst over 25 years ago, and this Les Paul became his most cherished studio and stage instrument (which says A LOT considering Rick has TREMENDOUS amount of guitars in his collection). Not only is Rick among some of the most legendary guitarists/songwriters in rock 'n' roll, but he is also widely recognized as one of the most brilliant guitar collectors and aficionados in the world.Since they found each other over 25 years ago, Rick's beloved 'Burst is rarely left behind when he hits the road, the stage, and the studio. This priceless original '59 Les Paul is Rick's baby, and he insists on bringing it on the road, which his road crew isn't too thrilled about. Rick observes, It's a valuable guitar, so it takes up most of our insurance rider coverage. Working closely with the artist and collector himself, Gibson Custom is eager and extremely honored to introduce an outstanding replica of Rick's original '59 with the Rick Nielsen 1959 Les Paul Standard. Not only does this stunning re-creation allow Rick to bring everything he loves about his most prized guitar on the road with him, but it also gives a small number of players and collectors a rare opportunity to experience the authentic sound, feel, and look of Rick's original '59 Les Paul. Every aspect of the original has been faithfully replicated here with the utmost accuracy thanks to Gibson Custom's True Historic Specifications and their obsessive attention to detail. The Rick Nielsen 1959 Les Paul is so spot-on that when Rick himself put the prototype next to the original, he stated the outcome was remarkable. Hand-aged to reflect the every fine detail of the original, the hand-selected lightweight mahogany back is capped with an authentically-carved figured maple top that comes dressed in a faded 'Burst finish. Offering the classic feel of the ori