I get chills playing this Gibson Custom Shop R9 1959 Reissue Les Paul

Historically accurate details
To revive the very essence of the original '59 Les Paul Standard guitar, Gibson Custom spared no expense, painstakingly recreating each part of the 1959 Reissue Les Paul piece by piece. The original non-weight-relieved mahogany body, hand-carved and bookmatched maple top, and holly-head veneer headstock are only the beginning. The accuracy of the details goes all the way down to the straight-line positioning of the 1959 Reissue Les Paul's vintage-style tulip tuners, the size and shape of the acrylic trapezoid block inlays, and the '50-style long neck tenon joint. If you hold the Gibson Custom 1959 Reissue Les Paul up to the original, you'd be more than hard-pressed to tell them apart.
Only listed "excellent" because of the pickup change. Otherwise in mint condition.
Extremely limited in production due to its time-intensive labor and old-world manufacturing processes, this custom shop Les Paul boasts obsessive accuracy true to the original vintage instrument. Beyond an authentic look and feel that captures the essence of a legendary era, it has the tonal capabilities that will let you define your own.
Loaded with ThroBak SLE-101 Plus P.A.F. Humbuckers that are made in America to vintage specs down to every single detail, “phenomenal” and “perfect” are the most common words used to describe its performance. After all, word around town is that ThroBak makes the best retro pickups out there today.
Gibson Custom 1959 Reissue Les Paul Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:
* A spot-on recreation of the original 1959 Les Paul Standard
* Every detail meticulously recreated to give you the look, sound, and feel of a vintage '59 model
* Vintage non-weight-relieved mahogany body with hand-carved, book matched maple top
* 1959 neck attached with '50s-style long neck tenon
* Fine details include vintage-style tulip tuners in a straight line, holly-holly-head veneer headstock, and original acrylic trapezoid block inlay shape
* Vintage CTS potentiometers and bumble bee capacitors coupled with Throbak pickups
* Original Hardshell Gibson Custom Shop Case included
* Comes with Original Gibson Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity
This pre-owned Guitar was provided for this review with the kind courtesy of
G77+ Singapore
SGD8950
USD6650
4.13kg
G77+
121 Devonshire Road, #02-00.
Singapore 239882
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Bone Nut Width 42.42mm
1st Fret: 0.91"
12th Fret: 1.00"
Neck Type: 50's
Fretboard: Rosewood
Pickups: SLE-101 Plus P.A.F.
Color Family Brown
Model Sub-Family Gibson Les Paul Standard
Neck Construction Set-Neck
Right / Left Handed Right Handed
Number of Strings 6-String
Body Shape Single Cutaway
Model Family Gibson Les Paul
Finish Pattern Sunburst
Body Type Solid Body
Series Gibson Custom Shop
Bridge/Tailpiece Type Stop-Bar
Pickup Configuration HH
Number of Frets 22
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0:00 Intro
1:26 Song
4:37 Demo
9:00 Review
12:51 Conclusion
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Recorded with the
Fender Deluxe Reverb Tone Master
Origin Effects Cali 76 Stacked
Origin Effects DCX Boost
Origin Deluxe 61
UAD Apollo Twin Duo
UAD-2 Satellite
on
Digital Performer 9.5
with
Line 6 Helix Native,.
Line 6 Relay G10S Wireless
Original melody composition by © Jonathan Koh
Backing track from: Guitarteamnl

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

HI! Just to let you know if you like this video and want to show your appreciation, you can buy me a cup of coffee with the "Thanks" button which is just next to the share button! ✌❤ Please support me in what I do through Patreon! www.patreon.com/Jonathankoh 0:00 Intro 1:26 Song 4:37 Demo 9:00 Review 12:51 Conclusion

[@OptimisticMansion-yl1wq]

This guy just loves to play guitar. I like seeing people do what they love. Having lots of money is great but doing what you love puts you on a higher level.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

That’s so true.. I thank God for that✌🏻❤️

[@ianmac93]

A beautiful guitar with a fantastic guitar player,a marriage made in heaven.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Wow, thank you!

[@guitarman3968]

Not a true marriage without running through a Marshall.

[@neilevans6229]

The clarity is sublime that's a beautiful instrument Great review and great playing.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Glad you like it!

[@norseman61]

Wow, that might be one of the best sounding LPs I’ve ever heard. I like how each switch position yielded very individual tones. As different as the neck and bridge were from each other, they sounded great when combined in the middle position. Very balanced. But then again, with your skills, you can make a fishing line nailed to a broom handle sound exquisite!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Glad you like it!

[@chucklee347]

That top could roast marshmallows with all that flame. Your technique seems really smooth. Amazing tone.😮

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you!

[@hotwrench64]

Nice sound and reminds me of a Paul I played as a kid that belonged to a band member back in the late 70’s! I was about 14 and it was awesome!!!!!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

nice!

[@TFShaw]

Your playing is just fantastic! I could listen all day! The guitar is nice too, but your playing.... Just wow!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you kindly!

[@masterquan4891]

So warm, the pickups are absolutely perfect.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes they are almost perfect

[@davegrice3423]

That's a great-sounding Les Paul, for sure Jon. But I'm consistently pulled in by your very soulful playing - no exception here.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you!

[@db5837]

I got chills listening to you play it!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

😀

[@Sm00thR0ckS]

Beautiful solo and a beautiful guitar!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you!

[@massimos6863]

Beautiful Gibson ❤️ 🎸 Beautiful playing ❤

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you

[@timtime9167]

Smooth sounding Jon. It sounds and looks like glass to play on. You're playing is really nice here too. Grit and grease.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks a lot!

[@MAX96MENDES]

Looks and sounds fantastic! All I need now is to rob a bank and get 6,699.00 dollars to buy one.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

hahahah

[@jimjim7008]

Or buy an early Les Paul classic and replace pickups and trussrod cover but you still may need to rub a bank with current prices haha

[@MAX96MENDES]

@@jimjim7008 Thanks for the suggestion. For a more reasonable price I might go for a Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60´s. It also has the looks and plays nicely too. That way, I will still have enough money left over to take the wife out to a fancy dinner and she will not complain about me "buying another guitar"! :)

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

@MAX96MENDES lol

[@keithclayton1271]

Beautiful playing Jon!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks a lot!

[@talkychris]

I'm looking at a 2020 1960 reissue this week (R0). The slimmer neck is more to my liking. It will be mine! That's a beautiful top on that R9. Sounds great.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nice!

[@talkychris]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud It should be. Price is never a guarantee of greatness. I'll hopefully find out later in the week.

[@leftymadrid]

In the 70's I had a wonderful custom Gibson Les Paul Sunburst left-handed, I waited 4 months for it it was rather expensive 🫰 but it never left my side. To rehearsals, studio, and on stage. The tone was bliss! And no other guitar felt like it! Sure it was heavy but with time you can get used to it... That 59' reissue is just wonderful! After several years I had to move to Europe and sold it. I regret it still to this day 😢

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

ah...well it happens...

[@JTMP12]

Great video! My dream guitar.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Rock on!

[@GuitarsZnuff]

I have an '07 1958 that I was fortunate enough to get at a great price used. It's my #1 for sure. I can't imagine how much better the throw Baks could sound compared to the classic Burstbucker on that R9 featured. Someone just went all out on that beast! Beautiful guitar though.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes he did

[@ConcezioPellegrini]

Excellent video. Gorgeous Guitar. Soulful Playing. ❤

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you!

[@oldcrackadated]

I noticed the neck pickup sounded so clear and such a good tone

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes there are great pickups

[@davepatterson4774]

Great sound all around, and totally nailing Page's sound on the Rain Song when using the neck pickup. Love your playing and your demo vids.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks!

[@joshuajohnson2216]

Gibson rules👍

[@kamaboko1]

Nice looking guitar! Fabulous song selections. They really show off the warmth of the guitar.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

thank you !

[@raycgeocity]

Best Classic Stylish tune match the classic Gibson, fanatics' Performance JON, Love it

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks

[@rodgerbell810]

Hi Jonathan, what can one say, a superb reissue model from Gibson. Very sweet tones and great playing. Cheers ✌️🎸💜

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Rodger!

[@frankdiaz5877]

j man that sounds soooooooooooooo good its a keeper

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

lol

[@jimjim7008]

Looks exactly the same color and everything as my 1991 Gibson Les Paul classic except for the pickups lol. Fantastic tone well demonstrated. Thanks

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks!

[@bryancollins6796]

Les Pauls from the Custom Shop are fantastic, but adding Throbak pickups makes them awesome. What tone.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

thats what I thought too

[@stephensmith4480]

A Lovely looking Guitar and of course, you compliment it perfectly Jon. I can just see you with an original 59 Burst in your Arsenal 😜🙏🎸🎸

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

oh really? hahha

[@stephensmith4480]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud 🤣👍

[@fernandes5986]

Superb playing as usual. Btw t minute 7:01m, you reminded me of Journey's fusion era. If God was a guitar it would be a '59 Les Paul Standard for sure. 🙃😊

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks!

[@mikehoehn1475]

Tasty bro !!!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks

[@johndodd4375]

Stunning sounding guitar

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes it is

[@yetimatzenightcat8702]

That's a keeper, don't let it go bro

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Can’t afford it lol

[@oldcrackadated]

Gibson thru a Fender amp always a good combo

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Correct!!❤️

[@lifelongfan07]

I like that the neck pickup doesn’t sound muddy.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes...great pickups

[@barriem5318]

Great video. That guitar sounds wonderful because of your sublime playing. You have beautiful phrasing!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you kindly!

[@robblackmoreofficial]

Very Beautiful Les Paul @JonIsJustTooLoud Looks & Sound Awesome. ✌️❤️

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Sure does!

[@MarkFromHawaii]

Nice one! I love my 60th Anny. 🤙🏽

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

wow...nice! Thanks Mark

[@elbib2446]

gave me chills too jon,very nice

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

thanks!

[@smcmestriner]

Lovely playing, lovely guitar❤️✌🏻

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks a lot!

[@aomoon81]

I want to like 1000 times!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

lol

[@jamesmoore1803]

Nice guitar, maybe an incredible guitar, but the fact is that you demonstrate how the player is the important part: You make this Gibson sound great, but you also make a Harley Benton sound great, or a Yamaha, or a Fender, or a....or a.... Fabulous playing!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you kindly!

[@johndaugherty4127]

My Epiphone goldtop is thw best LP I have ever held or played. But, NOTHING sounds like a true Les Paul.

[@okanaganmedia]

You are one H... of a player Jon!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks!

[@eugenechek7288]

Amazing👍💯💥

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks 🔥

[@Idontlikethisever]

Awesome. But your playing makes her shine bro

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you!

[@CentaurusRelax314]

Really beautiful playing here, especially the beginning. Fantastic tone, as well. Tonemaster, eh? Lovely. Is the gain just from that amp? // That beautiful first part is inspiring me. I’m 56 and have never learned how to solo. I can play Van Halen riffs and whatnot, but I don’t even bother with solos…. Over the last couple of months, I’ve had less and less interest in even picking up my guitars at all. Maybe just general anhedonia, maybe just boredom from lack of progress? But I think I’m going to start again, from the beginning as if I were new to it all. With the objective of being able to do what you did here. I mean, I can probably copy some of it now, but… I couldn’t improvise it. I just don’t have the grasp of any theory and a poor memory for scales…. But, this helps with rebuilding motivation. Thank you.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

just try...baby steps. Theory should not be a hinderance. Take your time..I used to be so frustrated until I take time to enjoy what little i can play and them progress from there...

[@UltraPvnk]

High end Gibson is one of a kind. No other company will ever come close. It's not only a sound thing, it is a feel and a texture of emotion. For example, performing a proper technique vibrato on a guitar this heavy w a neck like this one. U did this piece the justice it deserves.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you!

[@stephenkennedy7347]

Why are the strings wrapped over the stop tail bridge instead of through?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

in theory..to enhance sustain

[@SYguitar]

许华强老师好！🤩

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Hi Hi!

[@FreeSpeechWarrior]

When God decided to make the perfect guitar, he made the 59 Les Paul and then he broke the mold. There has never been a better guitar in terms of looks, tone, playability, and just downright sexiness.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

👍😀

[@bartbart4702]

Hey Jon would you choose this guitar over the PRS 594 Single cut?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I would of they are priced the same.. but they are definitely not lol

[@TheNickLavender]

Could I ask what strings are on that guitar (size)? Thanks!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

10s

[@dejanostojic5496]

Prelep ton😎

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you!

[@peternatens6789]

You have a Maybach Lester Midnight Sunset aged for half of the price

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

try Swee Lee Singapore

[@eternalaav3694]

Hi may i know who is the dealer for gibson in singapore? Cos swee lee no more.. Thanks..

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

welll..... no one at the moment

[@eternalaav3694]

Thanks jonathan

[@piranhamusic1331]

Your playing is just so tasty!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you

[@dragan4658]

In Canadian funds this guitar is around $10,000.00. What Gibson had done is create the illusion that their guitars are above all others which they are not. They are among the top of the guitar food chain but not necessarily better than guitars half their price.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

i know...but there will people who will buy them..

[@dragan4658]

@JonIsJustTooLoud you're right, the price is only to high for those of us who don't have an extra $10 grand laying around.

[@yugi760804]

R9真的超級好聽的

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yes!!

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

Can get a Chibson for $300.00. Looks exactly the same.

[@christophersalazar4605]

3 more grand to go, and it's mine. But don't care for the Murphy lab . I can scratch my own guitar at no extra charge.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

hehe

[@jazzsounds8159]

Throbak's 👍💰

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

There's no question that the LP is the most beautiful guitar ever built. Toss the pickguard and covered pickups in the trash and swap in some black/cream zebras and then, it is the most beautiful. The pickguard and covered pickups look g@y, too me. Like taking reflectors off the spokes of a bike. Must be done.

[@NicholasANappiNick]

Why buy a $5000 guitar and change the pickup’s😢😢😢😢😢

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

lol

[@bogarbill6331]

Why not ?!!

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

I get chills thinking about how they actually get people to pay the ridiculous amount of money 💰that they charge for a brand new guitar. It's criminal. I hope and pray every day that Gibson goes out of business, and never returns. Same for Mark Greasy and his filthy t-shirt and leather jacket.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

lol

[@victoresarey4036]

What's it like not being poor? I'd legit trade a kidney for a r9...😢

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Lol

[@victoresarey4036]

@JonIsJustTooLoud amazing guitars tho, I have a martin Special 16 rosewood and a few other guitars but given the opportunity I'd legit either trade 1 kidney or like be a stores slave for a year to get me a r8 or r9

[@worthmoremusic]

Beautiful, and very expensive instrument..and in the hands of an amazing player ..however absolutely CRINGING @ the 4.13kg. 😩 Why the heck are Les Paul's so damn heavy ????

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

lol i know!!

[@Worlds_Worst_Guitarist]

My PRS SE 594SC weighs 4kg, my Epi '59 Outfit 3.8kg and all my other LP-Style Guitars 4.3-.4kg. Even my Ibanez JEM Jr. Pink weighs 4.3kg. So i would say that LP is not so heavy.

[@worthmoremusic]

My Strat weighs 7lbs...my baritone tele weighs 7lbs. I have a Harley Benton tele that weighs 10lbs...don't even enjoy playing it while sitting down. I want to sell it ! Weight is a deterrant when you're an older player. @@Worlds_Worst_Guitarist

[@huangss00]

It's not too bad. If you look at the Les Paul standards, majority are around 9.5 pounds (approximately 4.3 kg).

[@worthmoremusic]

I've read Les Paul's can range between 9-12lbs... They're just too heavy for me. @@huangss00