Gibson Collectors Choice #5 1959 Les Paul Tom Wittrock "Donna" #CC05A139 Handsigned

The CC series had a yawning gap for a long time. CC#5 was going to be a replica of the treasured "Donna" which has a famous, special "wavy" Flametop.

Gibson Custom, especially Edwin Wilson and Tom Murphy, always takes very close look at the choice of wood which resulted in very little maple qualifying for the top of the famous "Donna".

Tom Wittrock, long time owner of the original '59 Burst with the serial number 9 1923, praised Gibson's meticulousness when he visited Music Store Custom Guitars to take a look at the replica.

Aside from the special selected woods, the CC#5 is customized to the True Historic specs. Especially the complete construction with "hide glue" as well as the "wet sanded" finish gives this guitar a very specific, open response and a very convincing, authentic feel.

Additional details like the authentic pickup rings and the pickguard, historically correct pickup cover and the correct, thinner "Peghead Veneer" complete the great, authentic look.

Features:

Nashville Custom Shop Serial number: CC05A 071 Body: single piece, selected mahogany Top: selected "uniquely figured" maple w/ double carve Neck: single piece, selected mahogany w/ double carve Fingerboard: single piece, indian rosewood w/ rolled neck binding Frets: 22 medium Inlays: aged cellulose trapezoid Nut: nylon Nut width: 1.687" (42,8 mm) Scale: 24.75" (628 mm) Neck pickup: Burst Bucker 3 (Alnico V) Bridge pickup: Burst Bucker 3 (Alnico V) Controls: 2x Volume, 2x Tone w/ '50s wiring and bumblebee capacitors Switch: 3-way toggle Hardware: nickel Bridge: ABR-1 Tailpiece: aluminum stopbar Tuners: Reissue Kluson Deluxe w/ "broken" peghead edges Weight: 3,91 kg Finish: Sunburst including Lifton-style case, certificate of authenticity, additional neutral switch cover plate