For years I have wanted the much hyped Gibson Les Paul 1959 Reissue. Of Course, there are many reasons to want this iconic, desirable Holy Grail guitar. And honestly there were even more reasons that held me back from purchasing but today was my day!

But… What makes an R9 different? How close is it to the real deal? Is it really worth about $7k usd? Did I actually pay that much? What compelled me to get an R9 now? Did I have to sell gear to get it? Where did I buy it? And… Is it worth the hype?

Well we will discuss this and more, on the Tweed Couch.