Gibson 1955 NAMM Show Les Pauls with Limited Edition Run Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Gibson Celebrates 70th Anniversary of 1955 NAMM Show Les Pauls with Limited Edition Run
Gibson celebrates 70 years of the legendary 1955 NAMM Show Les Pauls with a limited-edition run of 350 guitars in five iconic colors.

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Gibson Custom Shop has announced a limited-edition run of Les Paul guitars today, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the five iconic models displayed at the 1955 NAMM Show.

Gibson 1955 NAMM Show Les Pauls

“These 1955 NAMM Show Les Pauls represent a significant moment in Gibson history,” said Cesar Gueikian, Gibson Brands CEO. “They were not only stunning to behold but also groundbreaking in their design and features. We are thrilled to honor this legacy with this meticulously crafted limited edition.”

Gibson 1955 NAMM Show Les Pauls
Gibson 1955 NAMM Show Les Pauls

Recreating a Legend

The 1955 NAMM Show Commemorative Edition Les Pauls faithfully recreate the specifications of the original instruments, including:

  • Five Custom Colors: Samoa Beige, Copper Iridescent, Nugget Gold, Platinum, and Viceroy Brown – each limited to 70 guitars.
  • Lightweight Mahogany Body: With a figured maple top and hide glue construction.
  • 1950s Chunky D-Shape Neck: Crafted from one-piece mahogany with a long tenon and an Indian rosewood fretboard featuring 22 narrow/tall frets.
  • Historic Pickups: A pair of hand-wired Custom Shop P-90 Soapbar pickups deliver classic Gibson tone.
  • Authentic Hardware: Includes a no-wire ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, Stop Bar tailpiece, and period-correct Kluson tuners.
  • Murphy Lab Light Aging: Each guitar undergoes meticulous aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab, simulating decades of light play wear for an authentic vintage look and feel.

A Piece of Gibson History

This limited-edition run celebrates a pivotal moment in Gibson’s history and allows guitar enthusiasts to own a piece of that legacy.

Available for purchase through the Gibson Garage beginning January 22nd, 2025, with product shipping on or before March 31st, 2025

MSRP – £5,699.00

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