7 years since manufacture. Absolutely unplayed and mint. This guitar has been vaulted for 7 years and is in brand new condition. It is a 2011 Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard R9 Historic from the Gibson Custom Shop. 8 pounds 10 ounces. Solid mahogany body, with maple cap in Faded Tobacco Gloss. No holes. Dual burst buckers pups, BB caps, CTS pots. Inked sn. COA. OHSC. Absolutely fantastic top in gloss. Satisfaction guaranteed. Returns for defects or inaccurate listings. Other reasons may incur a 10% restocking fee. We cannot offer a Gibson warranty buy stand behind our products that we sell to your satisfaction. Thank you.