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    Mark Knopfler '58 Les Paul by Gibson Custom Promo Video

    Shot in our London Showroom during the guitar signing (November 7th), Mark talks about his original '58 and his experience working with Gibson Custom on a replica run. Mark was cordial, entertaining and an absolute joy to work with. 50 Aged & Signed (True Historic Spec) are at retail around...
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    Mike McCready '59 Video

    We shot this promo video at the Seattle showroom. Mike talks about his '59, its history, and his trajectory towards becoming one of Rock's most recent, major influencers as a member of Pearl Jam...including his first gig at age 11! He also talks about the guitar's history as he knows it, which...
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    Gibson Custom Shop Video-The 1959 Les Paul

    Just had this made for the Gibson Custom Website. Rick Gembar, Edwin Wilson and Mat Koehler discuss the history of, and affinity for, the 1959 Les Paul: <style type="text/css">p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Calibri; color: #0069d9; -webkit-text-stroke: #0069d9}span.s1...
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    Gibson Custom VIP Event at SXSW

    I have a limited number of seats available for our South by Southwest VIP dinner party on March 12th and would love to have some of our members join us. If you're in the area (Austin, TX) and can join us for live music, great food and, of course, a showcase of 0ur 2016 and one-of-a-kind...
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    Guitar Village (UK) Made to Measure Room

    We've just opened our first Made to Measure showroom in Surrey, England at Guitar Village. If you haven't been there, it's an amazing building that dates back to the 15th Century, staffed buy some fantastic and knowledgeable guitar enthusiasts that have been trained to help you find the...
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    Four more UK Exclusives: Historic Select '57, '58, '59 and '60

    Five of each of these are available at our participating UK dealers: Guitar Village http://guitarvillage.uk.com/, World Guitars http://worldguitars.co.uk/, Peach Guitars http://www.peachguitars.com/, Guitar Amp & Keyboard http://www.gak.co.uk/en/ Hand selected tops, True Historic Spec (and...
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    Carter Vintage (Nashville) Event at Custom Shop 12-12. Pick Your Top, Pick Your Body

    Gibson Custom is hosting and event for Carter Vintage clientele interested in putting together their own Historic Select Les Paul with a couple of exclusive features. Details of setting up an appointment are available through Carter Vintage and you can get more info on their Facebook page...
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    Historic Select '56 Reissue-UK Dealer Exclusive

    Designed and available at select Gibson Custom Dealers in the UK this unique Historic Select 1956 reissue has been produced to resemble a true workhorse from the era. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/vanpamel/23248781835/in/dateposted-public/" title="R6"><img...
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    Collector's Choice #22, Colletti '59 LP Custom Video

    Tommy at The Music Zoo, owner of the original 1959 LP Custom that we replicated for CC#22 put together a couple of very nice videos; one side by side comparison between the two, the other a little history on the guitar. The original's previous life includes many an appearance on stage and in...
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    2014 Spec R9 BOB Page 76 finish, Dbl Cream DiMarzios at HOG

    Matt tells me this one was spec'd by, and went to, HOG recently. This is 2014 Spec, not true Historic. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/vanpamel/22397220669/in/dateposted-public/" title="14 Spec R9 Dbl Cream"><img...
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    Show of Hands: True Historic and Made to Measure Gathering inn Seattle 12-11 (ish)

    Looking for a quick show of hands on a potential event in Seattle on December 11th and or 12th. I committed to bringing a TH or two to Seattle for a few players that aren't able to find them nearby. If enough LPF members can make it and are interested, I'd like to expand the event to include...
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    Four Lefty Historic Select '59...pick a top, pick a color

    These four Historic Select (customized True Historic Spec) are just about to get paint. All south paw and currently homeless. If you see something you like, let me know and I'll have Matt Hallam hook you and your favorite dealer up. You can pick the color. If you're outside of the USA, we can...
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    Silver Sparkle EDS-1275...Looking for a Good Home (or a bad one....whatever)

    If you like silver sparkle guitars, then you'll like this one twice as much. Built on a whim while we were working on the upcoming Lifeson Double Neck (spoiler alert), this big fella landed on the final bench recently. <a data-flickr-embed="true"...
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    This Weekend at The Music Zoo-Pick Your Top, Spec and Build Your Custom LP

    If you find yourself on Long Island this weekend, you don't want to miss this. We've pulled up to The Music Zoo with a trailer full of gorgeous tops, necks and backs and have experts on hand to help you put together your very own custom built Les Paul. More info here...
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    If you like Lime Green...well....HS57 Key Lime Top

    Historic Select '57 Key Lime Top. Yep. I said that. Haven't found a home yet...just rolled off the bench this morning. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/vanpamel/21419128874/in/dateposted-public/" title="LPR7HPSL9222 #HS7 50042"><img...
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