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Frequently named in polls for the “world’s greatest guitar solos”, and listed at #49 in magazine’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time”, and ’s dual on the ’ “” tapped a searing tone and an atmospheric vibe that still resonate today. In the recording studio, Don Felder used his ’59 to play his leads on the Hotel California , includ- ing his imaginative and thrilling work on the Hotel California track. To honor this legendary pairing of artist and instrument, Custom introduces the Don Felder “Hotel California” 1959 Les Paul guitar, in a strictly Limited Edition with only 50 aged and signed units, 100 aged units and 150 VOS units produced. The instru- ment is crafted in the image of Gibson’s iconic 1959 Les Paul with a few twists unique to Don’s model which includes a smaller than usual neck for the era. All versions carry the same basic specs and the aged versions are aged to accurately reflect the look of Felder’s original ’59 Les Paul. All come with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

SPECIFICATIONS 2-piece figured maple top 1-piece solid mahogany back Single-ply cream binding on top 1-piece mahogany neck w/long neck tenon Felder neck profile Holly headstock veneer Rosewood fingerboard 22 frets (fretted over binding) Aged acrylic trapezoid inlays Single-ply cream binding on neck 24 3/4 “ scale length, 1 11/16” width at nut Vintage tulip tuners Nashville TOM bridge Stopbar tailpiece Aluminum strap buttons BB #2 neck pickup BB #1 bridge pickup Gold Top Hats Felder Burst finish

LIMITED EDITION 50 Aged & Signed; 100 Aged; 150 V.O.S.

COLLATERAL Custom Shop case silkscreend with Don’s sig. Leather/engraved Certificate of Authenticity “Hotel California” guitar sheet music signed by Don

TERMS All specs are subject to change without notice. Actual color may vary slightly.