Don took time from his busy schedule to respond to some music and guitar-related questions in our regular Guitar Q & A With Don. As expected, readers are curious about Don’s take on the new Gibson custom shop Don Felder signature models.

Due to the number of submissions, you may not see your specific question appear this month. Don answers them randomly, so just sit tight until the next round.

Quite remarkable that in less than a month’s time, Gibson has introduced not one but TWO signature Don Felder guitars.

Gibson announced on their website the newest Don Felder custom ’59 Les Paul Standard model on Wednesday and has since added a second feature interview with Don which reveals how he created the song “Hotel California” using his favorite Les Paul.

To listen to what the signature Don Felder model sounds like and get a close up of the goodies inside the case, check out this posting at the mylespaul.com forum. Then shuffle down to your local Gibson showroom for a test solo.

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

In commemoration of Billboard 100′s #1 single in mid-August 1975:

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Now this is something we’ve been waiting for since forever.

The Gibson company will introduce the custom Don Felder EDS-1275 double neck guitar model “Hotel California” in September. Inspired by Don’s own modifications over the years to the axe he still turns to for live performances, the Felder model will have not only the classic 70′s look but also the specs guaranteed to generate that iconic “Felder Fuzz.”

The limited edition will consist of only 150 units, 50 of which will be signed by Don, all with certificates of authenticity.

All the facts and figures at the Don Felder “Hotel California” EDS-1275 page at gibson.com.

UPDATE: now online: The Gibson Interview w/ Don Felder

Photo credit: Craig Clingan