This 2015 Gibson Custom Hand-Selected R9, chosen for G Club Tokyo, is an exceptional ’59 Sunburst with a striking flame top—now part of Norman’s personal stash at Norman’s Rare Guitars, where only the finest guitars qualify. Crafted with meticulous Historic-spec accuracy, it features a resonant mahogany body, hand-selected maple top, vintage-profile neck, and beautifully voiced CustomBucker pickups. The result is remarkable clarity, warmth, and sustain, capturing the soul of an authentic ’59 Burst. Its premium selection, international provenance, and stunning aesthetics make it a rare, collector-level piece—truly one of the best of the best from Norman’s renowned collection.
The Gibson Custom Hand Selected R9 G Club Tokyo '59 Sunburst Flame was made in 2015. The "2015" in its name explicitly refers to the year of its manufacture.
This guitar was part of a limited "Hand-Selected" series, which was a special program for Japanese dealers like G Club Tokyo in 2014 and 2015. Dealers visited the Gibson Custom Shop factory in Nashville to hand-pick the high-quality maple tops and wood for these instruments.
This guitar comes with the original case, certificate and weighs 8.4 lbs.
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