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Tommy Colletti Black Beauty
The neck profile was particularly important to Tommy as the collaboration began to replicate his original guitar.
“I’d never felt one like it before. It;s got this very soft “V” that makes it a joy to play. I was actually surprised, the first time I picked it up, as how playable it is. Now, I expect every guitar to feel that good when I hold it. I guess it spoiled me!” -Tommy Colletti
That great neck feel, as well as its classic tonal palette, ranging from growling blues to bell-like jazz, captures all the vibe of Tommy’s original, allowing a few more of us to feel that transcendent power that comes when holding an original 50’s Les Paul. To make the experience complete, each Collector’s Choice #22 is hand ages to mirror the gently worn appearance of Tommy’s own.
Gibson Tommy Colletti Collector’s Choice #22 “Black Beauty” 1959 Les Paul Custom
We’ve blogged about many of Gibson Custom Shop’s Collectors Choice models, but none quite as special as this one. The “Black Beauty” is a very precise replica of The Music Zoo owner, Tommy Colletti’s original 1959 Les Paul Custom, featuring True Historic Finish processes and build techniques...www.themusiczoo.com