Gibson Les Paul Goldtop, MIM PHX

Les Paul “Goldtop” electric guitar[1]
Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, 1952
Gibson, Inc., maker

Gibson's first version of the Les Paul model, sporting an elegant gold metallic
finish, was made available to the public in 1952. Contrary to popular belief, neither
the Gibson company nor Les Paul originally invented the electric guitar, but their
collaboration produced one of the most iconic and successful designs ever. This rare
instrument is one of the first-production Les Pauls, lacking fingerboard binding and
even a serial number typical of the earliest examples. It is a significant landmark in
the history and popularity of the electric guitar.
MIM Permanent Collection