Remarkable Gibson USA Les Paul Deluxe electric guitar with a classic goldtop finish, serial no. 005270411, signed on the front in black felt tip, "Les Paul," and signed twice on the reverse, "I invented this guitar in 1951, Les Paul. This gold was the color of my car—my favorite color. Les Paul. Glad you asked—yes I invented multitrack record." In fine condition. Accompanied by a Gibson hardshell case. The consignor, a friend of Les Paul, notes that this guitar was signed in person at the Iridium Jazz Club in Manhattan circa 2008. This guitar can be said to represent a 'mystery solved' for guitar enthusiasts, who have long wondered why the Les Paul was initially released in gold. According to Gibson, Paul wanted a gold finish as 'it looks expensive.' Here, he offers another reason—it was his favorite color, and the color of his car.
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