Les Paul's Personal 50th Anniversary White Custom Featured on his Autobiography ~ Collector's Package
A SACRED SYMBOLIC ARTIFACT OF LES PAUL’S LIFE...
A Legend Cast in Gold: Own the Legacy
Imagine holding history in your hands. This isn't just a guitar; it's a piece of American musical heritage… The 50th Anniversary Les Paul Custom that graced the cover of Les Paul's one and only autobiography. This particular instrument isn't merely a tribute; it's a direct connection to the man who invented the solid-body electric guitar and revolutionized recording. When you acquire this Les Paul, you're not just buying a magnificent, meticulously crafted guitar; you're securing a tangible piece of rock and roll royalty.
Think of the stories it holds, the weight of its legacy, and the undeniable rarity of owning the visual centerpiece of Les Paul's personal story. For the serious collector, the passionate musician, or the dedicated historian, this is the ultimate prize. This is your chance to own the Les Paul Custom that epitomizes the Golden Anniversary of his genius.
“There are two historical ‘bookends’ in my father’s life… the first ‘Number One’ 1952 Gold Top, and his 50th Anniversary White Custom. This White Custom Les Paul guitar signifies 50 years of Dad working with Gibson, and 50 years of Gibson making the Les Paul guitar… which changed the musical world as we know it! None of us expected it to last this long.”
~ Gene Paul... Les Paul's son
The Crowning Achievement in Les Paul's Career...
Why was this Les Paul's Favorite Guitar & what does it mean?
These letters explain why this guitar is not just simply a famous object, but actually a sacred, symbolic artifact of Les Paul's life and career. This is not just a musical instrument that Les owned… It's the physical embodiment, and proof of Les Paul’s dream realized after a lifetime of work. The tangible evidence of his vision, and his impact on the world of music.
Just imagine all of this amazing historical memorabilia all in one place, in a lovely glass case or a gorgeous lighted shadowbox case on the wall in your home or office. There is nothing out there like this collection, we can assure you… and this is a very special and unique opportunity to own a piece of Les Paul’s Legacy, as well as American Musical History as we know it.
LES PAUL’S 50th ANNIVERSARY GIBSON CUSTOM SHOP LES PAUL WHITE CUSTOM - THE COLLECTORS PACKAGE...In 2002 The Gibson Guitar Company presented Mr. Les Paul with a very special 50th Anniversary present at the Iridium Club in New York City. In 1952 Gibson and Les Paul started their relationship and offered the world the very first Gibson Les Paul Electric Guitar. As a very special “Thank You” gift that commemorated 50 years of working together, The Gibson Custom Shop made a very special and beautiful 2002 White Les Paul Custom just for Les to celebrate and mark the occasion. There was a big ceremony, a presentation on stage, a party, and a whole lot of “well-knowns” and guitar luminaries filled The Iridium Club to commemorate the auspicious event. Suffice it to say that Les was very moved, and absolutely loved the new Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul White Custom that was made just for him.
A little later on, Les did the now famous photo shoot with Gene Martin… and those photos have become incredibly notorious, acclaimed, renowned, and certainly very iconic. He used this 2002 White Custom 50th Anniversary gift for all of those photos (See the famous photos above). Probably the most famous and notable being the one where Les is sticking out his tongue… who hasn’t seen that picture, right?
Then, as a further demonstration of how much Les Paul loved and revered his new 50th Anniversary White Custom, he posed with it for the cover of his one and only Autobiography “Les Paul in His Own Words”. This guitar graced both the cover and the last page as well. Just think of it, from all the literally hundreds of guitars that Les Paul owned, he chose this one… his Personal 2002 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul White Custom 50th Anniversary Guitar to use and show the world what he and Gibson had done together. He was very, very proud of this guitar and what he had done over the span of his career… and this guitar represented that pride and that accomplishment.
Unlike so many of the other guitars that Les had lying around all over his very large Mahwah, New Jersey Estate, Les actually used and played this guitar quite often. Les had a “thing” for having his frets slightly hang over the binding on the neck… with no binding over the frets. So he had the Gibson Custom Shop make a custom alteration after the fact for him, special. Les would only bother doing this for guitars he would actually use and play… all of the other guitars that he didn’t play would remain “stock”. Check out all the picks scratches on the pickguard, by the way.
This Amazing Collectors Package that includes:
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Les Paul’s 50th Anniversary White Custom
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The Original Case Marked Up By Les with His Notes
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Original Autobiography Photo – Signed By Les Paul
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Black Pickguard Signed/Autographed By Les Paul
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Photo of Les Paul Signing The Pickguard
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Historic Promo Photo – Signed By Les Paul
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Photo of Les Paul & Paul McCartney – Signed By Les Paul
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Les Paul’s “Author’s Proof” Of His Autobiography
Suffice it to say that there’s no other collection quite like this, or as complete and comprehensive as this anywhere around today. This Les Paul Collection represents the very best of Mr. Les Paul, The Gibson Company, and what they did together for all of those years. Mr. Les Paul and his Gibson Les Paul electric guitar have certainly made an indelible contribution to music, and to history all around the world, into perpetuity. This very special collection commemorates Mr. Les Paul’s life, and the impact of that contribution like no other… and is probably the most unique, extraordinary, and complete collection of its kind available anywhere.