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Les Paul Standard (serial no. 8 2453)
1958
Gibson
Gibson, at first skeptical of the electric solid-body guitar, introduced the Les Paul model in 1952 to compete with Fender's Telecaster. In 1958, they debuted the Les Paul Standard, featuring a mahogany body with a figured, domed maple top; this referenced the craftsmanship of the classic archtop guitar in modern solid-body form. Produced only until 1960, the original Les Paul Standard is one of the most sought-after guitars ever made. This example was owned and played by the late Paul Kossoff of Free. He acquired it from Eric Clapton when Blind Faith and Free toured together in 1969. |