From Press Release:
Livermore, CA – October 15, 2025 – CRKD™, the premium collectible gaming brand, announced today a pre-holiday surprise for the rhythm gaming community, with the Gibson® Les Paul™ Cherry Sunburst Pro Collector’s Edition Bundle, available for pre-order starting today as part of IGN® Fan Fest.
Unveiled today via the studios of IGN, this all-new special edition bundle includes a multi-platform Guitar Controller, compatible with PC, PC handhelds, Nintendo® Switch™ 1 | 2, and Android® devices, including smart TVs, tablets, and mobile. Sure to drop jaws of owners and spectators alike, the new Guitar Controller is a faithful reproduction based on the famous Gibson Les Paul Cherry Sunburst guitar and is expected to ship in December 2025 in time for the holiday season.
The new Gibson Les Paul Cherry Sunburst Pro Collector’s Edition Bundle is the latest release resulting from the landmark collaboration between CRKD and Gibson, the world’s most iconic guitar brand. For the team at CRKD, their community is everything, and when polled about special edition Guitar Controllers they wished to see made real, the Gibson Les Paul Cherry Sunburst came out on top. Always striving to give their fans what they want, the Gibson Les Paul Cherry Sunburst is testament to the power of community feedback. Designed and engineered by many of the original RedOctane team behind the legendary Guitar Hero™ games and controllers, the new bundle not only includes the stunning new Gibson Les Paul Cherry Sunburst Guitar Controller, but comes complete with a host of quality collectibles and enhancements, essential for the discerning rhythm music gamer.
At the heart of the bundle lies the Gibson Les Paul Cherry Sunburst Guitar Controller, sporting a premium high-gloss lacquered Cherry Sunburst finish with a pickguard seamlessly integrated into the artwork itself, delivering the unmistakable authentic Gibson Les Paul aesthetic. On the reverse, a stainless-steel Gibson x CRKD Les Paul Collector’s Edition medallion, is laser-engraved and securely fastened, paired with the legendary Gibson Les Paul model signature on the included fret neck headstocks, cementing its status as a true collector’s piece.
More than a mere redesign of the Guitar Controller, this all-new Collector’s Edition Bundle features so much more. Alongside the Gibson Les Paul Cherry Sunburst body, the Guitar Controller features both a Brown Signature Gibson Les Paul OG Pro Fret Neck and a Brown Signature Gibson Les Paul Solo Pro Fret Neck, offering gamers multiple ways to play and customize their performance to their preference. In addition, the bundle also includes a Gibson x CRKD custom shoulder strap with off-white fabric and co-branded brown leather ends, two exclusive collector pins, a wireless dongle, a classic sticker sheet, an 8.5ft USB-C charging cable, and a rechargeable battery!
All these stunning collectibles are housed within a custom-made CRKD x Gibson Guitar Controller Backpack, created specifically for CRKD Guitar Controllers, and featuring dedicated compartments for two fret necks, a secure body compartment, and additional storage. Together, these elements form the ultimate collector’s package for rhythm gamers and Gibson fans alike.
Like all other products in the CRKD Les Paul range, the Gibson Les Paul Cherry Sunburst Pro Collector’s Edition Guitar Controller has been thoughtfully crafted for modern gamers, while staying true to its historic music roots. A major innovation in Guitar Controller design, the CRKD proprietary Hall Effect strum bar with haptic feedback, has been engineered to deliver unmatched speed, precision, and long-term durability. The Pro Edition Guitar Controller also integrates mechanical fret buttons for sharper accuracy and responsiveness, while the Hall Effect Whammy Bar and reactive RGB Show Mode lighting, push immersion even further, placing gamers in the heart of the music. With each detail meticulously designed to withstand marathon gaming sessions, the all-new Guitar Controller delivers consistent performance worthy of the Gibson Les Paul name.
When using the Guitar Controller in Legacy Mode, gamers can once again enjoy many classic Guitar Hero™ and Rock Band™ titles on their legacy PlayStation® consoles*. The unique KEYJAM™ Mode (Mode 9), previously announced by CRKD in May of this year, also features on the Gibson Les Paul Cherry Sunburst Guitar Controller, vastly expanding hardware and software compatibility by mapping the controller as a keyboard and mouse. With KEYJAM Mode, gamers can now use their controller to enjoy Fortnite® Festival across more platforms than ever, including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, and PlayStation®5.
The Gibson Les Paul Cherry Sunburst Pro Collector’s Edition Guitar Controller features multiple connectivity options, including ultra-low latency wired mode with rapid polling technology, a high-speed 2.4GHz wireless connection via the included dongle, and convenient Bluetooth® support for mobile devices. The unique navigation hub, complete with left and right analog sticks, Guitar Knob controls, and a discreetly placed D-Pad on the back of the headstock, provides seamless menu navigation and additional functionality. The platform switch and mode dial make it easy to toggle between platforms, input presets, and gameplay modes with a simple turn or click.
Through the CRKD App (CTRL), players can unlock a wide range of customization options and features, including button remapping, strum bar sensitivity adjustment, RGB neck lighting control, tilt activation settings, and firmware updates. The app also allows owners to register their product as part of the True Collection System, adding it to their personal library of CRKD collectibles with a unique product number and rarity rank.
The Gibson Les Paul Cherry Sunburst Pro Collector’s Edition Bundle is available for pre-order now, retailing for $199.99 USD / £189.99 GBP / €209.99 EUR / AUD $339.99. Orders are expected to begin shipping in December 2025.
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*Refer to the compatibility chart found via online product pages for details.
