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Mary Ford Les Paul Standard
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Mary Ford Les Paul Standard

Mary Ford Les Paul Standard

$2,999.00
$2,999.00

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Serial Number: #226740416

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Bye Bye Blues

Some performers just have that hard-to-quantify "it" factor, and Mary Ford had "it" in spades. One of the most accomplished multi-hyphenates of the 1940s and 1950s, she scored 28 hits with her musical partner Les Paul and became an icon of the screen through her countless TV and movie appearances. Even all these years later, her singing and guitar playing are awe-inspiring both for their emotional power and technically perfect execution. Through it all, she h... Read More...

  • Brand

    Gibson

  • Weight

    9.71 lbs.

  • neck measurements

    .810 1st - .910 12th

  • Finish Color

    Gold Top with Vintage Cherry Back

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Bye Bye Blues

Some performers just have that hard-to-quantify "it" factor, and Mary Ford had "it" in spades. One of the most accomplished multi-hyphenates of the 1940s and 1950s, she scored 28 hits with her musical partner Les Paul and became an icon of the screen through her countless TV and movie appearances. Even all these years later, her singing and guitar playing are awe-inspiring both for their emotional power and technically perfect execution. Through it all, she had her trusty Gibson guitar slung over her shoulder, and became as much of a Gibson icon as Les. Though Mary often used a custom-ordered guitar that influenced the design of the ES-295, our friends at Gibson believe she custom-ordered a Les Paul with a floral ES-295 pickguard and an armrest in 1958. Now, we're proud to present the recreation of that spectacular one-of-one original: the Mary Ford Les Paul Standard. Apart from the pickguard and armrest, the Mary Ford Les Paul Standard also sports a vintage cherry back, which you don't see too often on goldtop LPs. But, the mojo goes far deeper than how cool it looks, as the Mary Ford Les Paul Standard is also a monster sonically. Two Burstbucker pickups deliver the sweet PAF sounds we know and love from countless classic recordings, and the premium mahogany body and maple cap give it plenty of resonance. It's also a joy to play thanks to its imminently comfortable SlimTaper neck profile. We think it's awesome that Gibson is honoring the legacy of Mary Ford, one of pop music's first guitar heroes, with a signature model. We have no doubt that her signature model will have you saying "bye-bye" to your blues!
  • Brand Name

    Gibson

  • Model

    Mary Ford Les Paul Standard

  • Finish Color

    Gold Top with Vintage Cherry Back

  • Weight

    9.71 lbs.

  • Top Wood

    Maple

  • Body Wood

    Mahogany

  • Binding

    Single-Ply Cream on Top and Fingerboard

  • Neck Dimensions

    .810 1st - .910 12th

  • Neck Wood

    Mahogany

  • Fingerboard Wood

    Indian Rosewood

  • Fingerboard Inlays

    Acrylic Trapezoids

  • Frets

    22

  • Scale Length

    24.75"

  • Nut Width

    1.695"

  • Nut Material

    Graph Tech

  • Pickups

    Burstbucker 2 (Neck) and Burstbucker 3 (Bridge)

  • Controls

    2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle; Hand-Wired with Orange Drop Capacitors

  • Tailpiece

    Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar

  • Hardware

    Nickel-Plated

  • Tuners

    Vintage Deluxe with Keystone Buttons

  • bridge

    ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic

  • Pickguard

    Cream with Gold Floral Design; Features alongside Matching Armrest

  • Case

    Gibson Brown Hardshell

An instrument from Wildwood isn't just an ordinary guitar. It's your guitar. Each and every instrument we sell includes a full, point by point setup, an exhaustive evaluation, and expert shipping procedures, with first class, industry leading standards from start to finish. Why? Because you deserve it.

Product Descriptions

Bye Bye Blues

Some performers just have that hard-to-quantify "it" factor, and Mary Ford had "it" in spades. One of the most accomplished multi-hyphenates of the 1940s and 1950s, she scored 28 hits with her musical partner Les Paul and became an icon of the screen through her countless TV and movie appearances. Even all these years later, her singing and guitar playing are awe-inspiring both for their emotional power and technically perfect execution. Through it all, she had her trusty Gibson guitar slung over her shoulder, and became as much of a Gibson icon as Les. Though Mary often used a custom-ordered guitar that influenced the design of the ES-295, our friends at Gibson believe she custom-ordered a Les Paul with a floral ES-295 pickguard and an armrest in 1958. Now, we're proud to present the recreation of that spectacular one-of-one original: the Mary Ford Les Paul Standard. Apart from the pickguard and armrest, the Mary Ford Les Paul Standard also sports a vintage cherry back, which you don't see too often on goldtop LPs. But, the mojo goes far deeper than how cool it looks, as the Mary Ford Les Paul Standard is also a monster sonically. Two Burstbucker pickups deliver the sweet PAF sounds we know and love from countless classic recordings, and the premium mahogany body and maple cap give it plenty of resonance. It's also a joy to play thanks to its imminently comfortable SlimTaper neck profile. We think it's awesome that Gibson is honoring the legacy of Mary Ford, one of pop music's first guitar heroes, with a signature model. We have no doubt that her signature model will have you saying "bye-bye" to your blues!

Specifications

    • Serial Number

      226740416

    • Brand Name

      Gibson

    • Model

      Mary Ford Les Paul Standard

    • Finish Color

      Gold Top with Vintage Cherry Back

    • Weight

      9.71 lbs.

    • Top Wood

      Maple

    • Body Wood

      Mahogany

    • Binding

      Single-Ply Cream on Top and Fingerboard

    • Neck Dimensions

      .810 1st - .910 12th

    • Neck Wood

      Mahogany

    • Fingerboard Wood

      Indian Rosewood

    • Fingerboard Inlays

      Acrylic Trapezoids

    • Frets

      22

    • Scale Length

      24.75"

    • Nut Width

      1.695"

    • Nut Material

      Graph Tech

    • Pickups

      Burstbucker 2 (Neck) and Burstbucker 3 (Bridge)

    • Controls

      2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle; Hand-Wired with Orange Drop Capacitors

    • Tailpiece

      Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar

    • Hardware

      Nickel-Plated

    • Tuners

      Vintage Deluxe with Keystone Buttons

    • bridge

      ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic

    • Pickguard

      Cream with Gold Floral Design; Features alongside Matching Armrest

    • Case

      Gibson Brown Hardshell

Why Order from Us

An instrument from Wildwood isn't just an ordinary guitar. It's your guitar. Each and every instrument we sell includes a full, point by point setup, an exhaustive evaluation, and expert shipping procedures, with first class, industry leading standards from start to finish. Why? Because you deserve it.

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