The Custom Don Felder ‘59 Les Paul VOS
Is one custom Gibson limited edition “Don Felder Hotel California” re-issue not enough for you?
Coming on the heels of the highly publicized Gibson EDS-1275 Don Felder doubleneck re-issue, the new Don Felder “Hotel California” custom 1959 Les Paul VOS hits dealers around September 30.
A replica of the axe Don considers the number one item in his set up, the Felder VOS (Vintage Original Spec) will feature a rounded, thinner neck (unusual for the era) and aged wood finishing optically mocking Don’s own original model which he used in the studio recording of Hotel California. Limited to 150 reissues worldwide, fifty of the personally signed Felder ’59s also come with Hotel California sheet music autographed by Don.
For more, check out our sample specs page. For delivery, contact your Gibson dealer.
Photo credit: Lauren Bendzsak
Welcome to the Hotel Californiagara Falls
Yesterday was the first of Don’s three “Evenings at the Hotel California” at the Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls.
To summarize, according to feedback we’ve received, the band displayed superb stage presence and complimented Don seamlessly, delivering “a very well-packaged show” which “left the audience wanting more.” Interestingly, the songs “Victim of Love” and “Witchy Woman” were singled out for their tightness, including vocals.
And, because people want to know, yes, the accomplished percussionist behind the congas is in fact Don’s son, Cody Felder.
Tickets: Don Felder’s Evening at the Hotel California, August 27 & August 28 at the Fallsview. Both shows start at 9:00 pm.
Archive photo: Jesse Knish