1954 original gibson les paul custom black beauty. 1 finish options. Todays true historic 1957 les paul custom is a detailed recreation true to every aspect of the originals stylish looks legendary tone and. Last night indianapolis colts owner jim irsay paid 335500 for a controversial guitar les pauls very own 1954 les paul custom black beauty according to the new york times irsays guitar curator christopher mckinney placed the bid at the february 19 auction which took place at guernseys in new york city.
On february 19th the original 1954 gibson les paul custom better known as black beauty left will be auctioned off giving someone with deep pockets the chance to own the prototype that. The 1954 les paul custom also saw the introduction of gibsons new bridge the abr 1. The new custom also shipped with a different case from the standard using a black and gold case instead of the brown and pink case that was the top of the line case for the les paul standard models.
While gibsons other solid body guitars enjoyed various levels of success the infamous tuxedo look of the les paul custom has enjoyed a long reign as the epitome of high style tone and playability. Les pauls 1954 gibson black beauty guitar sells for 335500 at auction. The gibson custom shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship quality and sound excellence.
They are of the actual item for sale. Please see the photos above. Cosmetically it featured all black appointments and finish gold plated hardware and a generous helping of white binding on the pickguard fingerboard and body.
By guitar world staff february 20 2015. The original collection brings back the classic guitars that shaped sound across all generations and genres of music. 1956 les paul goldtop reissue.
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