Mike McCready 1959 Les Paul Standard. On sale now!

demetrios

PP193448 said:

Where can I buy one??

Contact your local guitar store.

demetrios

http://www.themusiczoo.com/blog/2016/zoo-news-gibson-custom-shop-mike-mccready-1959-les-paul/

We’re thrilled to announce the latest Artist Replica from Gibson Custom Shop, the Mike McCready 1959 Les Paul. Known primarily for his work in Pearl Jam (let’s not forget Mad Season and Temple of the Dog), Mike McCready reached a new generation of guitarists in the early 90’s and continues to fill arenas while playing his original 1959 Les Paul (said to be originally owned by the guitarist in Van Morrision’s original band “Them”).

As you would expect, the wear is extensive. On the aged and aged/signed, Gibson recreated that wear. On all versions they’ve recreated the guitar’s subtle caramel and yellow colors (categorized as tea ‘burst) and the searing tone that’s been a big part of Mike’s sound for so long. The run is, of course, based on extensive hands-on study of the original and scanning of its neck profile and top carve.

Furthermore, it’s the first to offer two levels of specification: True Historic Specs (50 aged & signed) and Standard Historic Specs on aged unsigned and VOS models.

Availability is LIMITED. Click the button below to pre-order, or call/email us at 516-626-9292 // sales@themusiczoo.com

buck502000

I bought Air Jordan's and magically had the ability to dunk

pledgeagrievance

RS65573 said:

It looks amazing, but that price is insanity.

I have AN ACTUAL 1969 Cherry Red Les Paul in its case and I dont think its worth that much.

Cherry Red!:

tubes10s

I don't think that anyone buying this is buying it because they think it will make them a better guitar player. Kind of a silly assumption of a reason for purchase.

lotsalemon

It's definitely an investment piece. It's a beautiful guitar, wish I could afford one.

PP193448

buck502000 said:

I bought Air Jordan's and magically had the ability to dunk

From the free throw line too???

demetrios

@ Niffer Calderwood Photography .. Mike at Gibson Seattle signing his artist model

FoxyRedLa

Just look at that guitar I mean face!

cp3iverson

Mike is left handed?

FoxyRedLa

Yes! Isn't that awesome cp! Amazing he plays right. I forget why. He's explained before.

bootlegger10

cp3iverson said:

Mike is left handed?

Yep. Plays guitar right handed though.

RoleModelsinBlood31

bootlegger10 said:

cp3iverson said:

Mike is left handed?

Yep. Plays guitar right handed though.

Wow, crazy. I was about to ask the same question. That's interesting, surprised I never heard that before now.

tubes10s

#30 came home last night!

2-feign-reluctance

tubes10s said:

#30 came home last night!

[img]http://i.imgur.com/dsTg9V6.jpg[/img]

Whoa....that's awesome man, congrats! Let us know how it plays!

wg

tubes10s said:

#30 came home last night!

WHOA!
Congratufuckinglations! THAT is awesome.
I demand you tell us more

drsluggo

So has anyone contacted a local store? Curious how much under retail they are actually selling these at - imagine not as much as a normal Gibson would go under list price.

Looks amazing - will likely never own one, but so cool.

a5pj

tubes10s said:

#30 came home last night!

WOW

PP193448

tubes10s

It really is a great guitar. And I'm not just saying that because it's got Mike's name on it. It has a crunch and bite that's unlike any Les Paul I've played before. That was the first thing that really jumped out at me and the guys in the shop when we plugged it in. It's also light weight for a Les Paul.

The detail in the aging is nuts. I've had a couple of aged Les Pauls, and the McCready is so far beyond the others that I've had my hands on... it's just unreal. I'm very happy with it.

I will take better pics soon! It looks so different in pictures than it does in person. And it's crazy how different it looks out in the sun vs indoors. It really looks old. Not just aged, but actually looks old.