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

For a long time there was a gap in the CC series. CC#5, it quickly turned out, was to be the replica of the esteemed "Donna", who, as we know, has a special "wavy" flametop.

Gibson Custom, especially Edwin Wilson and Tom Murphy, always take a very close look when choosing the woods, so that so far very little maple has qualified for the top of "Donna".

Tom Wittrock, long-time owner of the highly acclaimed'59 Burst serial number 9 1923, commented on his last visit to Music Store Custom Guitars that he was impressed with Gibson's meticulousness.

Apart from the specially selected woods, the CC#5 is made according to True Historic Specs. Especially the complete processing with "Hide Glue", as well as the "wet sanded" finish gives the guitar a very concrete, open response and a convincing authentic feeling.

Further details such as the more authentic pickup frames and pickguard, historically correct pickup covers and equally correct, thinner "Peghead Veneer" round off the external appearance.

Features:

• Nashville Custom Store
• Serial number: CC05 A 139
• Body: selected mahogany, one-piece
• Ceiling: selected "Unique Figured Maple" with "double carve" for authentic arching of the ceiling
• Neck: selected mahogany, one-piece, with "double carve" for accurate profile
• Fretboard: Indian rosewood, one piece, with "rolled" binding
• Frets: 22 Medium
• Inlays: aged cellulose trapezoid
• Saddle: Nylon
• Saddle width: 1.687" (42,8 mm)
• Scale: 24.75" (628 mm)
• Pickup neck: Burst Bucker 3 (Alnico V)
• Pickup bridge: Burst Bucker 3 (Alnico V)
• Controls: 2x volume, 2x tone with '50s wiring and Bumblebee capacitors
• Switch: 3-way toggle
• Hardware: Nickel bridge: ABR-1
• Tailpiece: Aluminium Tailpiece
• Machine Heads: Reissue Kluson Deluxe with "broken" Peghead Edges
• weight: 3,98 kg
• Finish: Sunburst
• including lifton-style case, certificate of authenticity, additional neutral switch cover plate