Gibson celebrated the late Bob Marley with this limited-edition, Bob Marley Les Paul Special, a reissue built to the exact specifications of his guitar on display at the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston, Jamaica. The solidbody mahogany guitar from Gibson’s Custom Shop, Art & Historic division replicates a number of unique appointments including Marley’s trademark white binding on the headstock and fingerboard – now yellowed with age – and small pearl block inlays similar to a mid-1960s ES-335.
Gibson duplicates these characteristics as well as the aluminum pickguard and aluminum football-shaped switchwasher around the 3-way selector switch. A carefully aged Cherry finish as well as marks and scratches copied from the original instrument complete the well-worn look and feel of the guitar; Marley’s signature appears on the headstock. This guitar is #98 of only 200 ever made. This edition is now sold-out making this a rare find.
This is one of those Custom Shop Gibson that really works because it is unique and wonderful. It feels aged and played it thanks to the very thin finish, it's a joy to grab this neck. The pickups sound amazing and go from twang to cry, perfect for the versatile player. Plus this Bob Marley Limited Edition has a look that's perfect for the stage. Collectible, but infinitely playable as well. | Scale Length | 24.625 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.63 in |
| String Spacing | 2 in |
| Woods | Mahogany, Mahogany |
Gibson celebrated the late Bob Marley with this limited-edition, Bob Marley Les Paul Special, a reissue built to the exact specifications of his guitar on display at the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston, Jamaica. The solidbody mahogany guitar from Gibson's Custom Shop, Art & Historic division replicates a number of unique appointments including Marley's trademark white binding on the headstock and fingerboard - now yellowed with age - and small pearl block inlays similar to a mid-1960s ES-335.Gibson duplicates these characteristics as well as the aluminum pickguard and aluminum football-shaped switchwasher around the 3-way selector switch
This is one of those Custom Shop Gibson that really works because it is unique and wonderful. It feels aged and played it thanks to the very thin finish, it's a joy to grab this neck 