Overview
A formidable 'holy trinity' of rock history, representing the three distinct tiers of the most iconic solid-body electric guitar design ever conceived.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Gibson Les Paul Trio: Custom, Standard, and Classic Models
Photo reference
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Story
In 1952, a jazz guitarist named Les Paul teamed up with Gibson to create a guitar that wouldn't just play music, but would sustain notes 'until next week.' While the model was actually discontinued in 1961 due to poor sales, it was resurrected in 1968 after…
Maker / Origin
Orville Gibson started making mandolins in 1894, but the company's mid-century innovation under president Ted McCarty changed music forever.
Condition & Value
All three instruments appear to be in excellent, player-grade condition with original hardware. Values are driven by the specific model and wood grade; the Les Paul Custom (center) is the anchor, typically fetching $4,500-$5,500, while the Standard and Classic…
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