Gibson Les Paul Guitar Ivory Wall Cover

When we think of the solid-body electric guitar explosion, we inevitably think of the early to mid-1950s. But Les Paul’s story goes back even further. In 1945, Les Paul, already a respected guitar innovator, presented Gibson with the idea for a solid-body Spanish guitar.

A piece of pine ran through the middle of the instrument – slightly deeper and wider than the neck – with hollow sides, or ‘wings’, added to give it shape. Les named his prototype ‘The Log’ – not exactly an awe-inspiring name, but entirely appropriate for what was essentially a bolted-on log of pine.

Even though Les recognised that solid bodies were the future of electric guitar manufacturing, Gibson initially didn’t share his enthusiasm. They scoffed at the concept and rejected the prototype.

But by 1951, the guitar market was a very different place. Fender’s new ‘Telecaster’ was causing a minor storm in the guitar-playing world, proving that Les Paul’s solid vision wasn’t as out there as Gibson had first thought. Unsurprisingly, that same year, Ted McCarty and his team began work on what would eventually become the Les Paul model.

That original guitar carried many of the features we now associate with the Les Paul; its distinctive shape, mahogany body, and iconic ‘Gold Top’ color scheme. In 1964 Keith Richards purchased his 1959 Sunburst instrument, becoming the first guitarist to use it on the British scene. Eric Clapton moved over to the Les Paul in 1965, inspired by Freddie King. By the end of the 1960s Peter Green, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page were taking responsibility for the Les Paul’s renaissance. For lovers of this legendary guitar, the Gibson Les Paul Ivory wall covering is now on your walls.

Features

Easy to hang with 3M® tape and integrated hook and loop, the product does not require an additional mounting process. With its hook-and-loop feature, it can be removed at any time without damaging the wall and rehung without additional material.

Product Content

1 piece of wall covering

2 pieces of 3M® tape integrated hook and loop for wall covering

(Dimensions may vary by +-10 cm)