#limedmahogany

Something “Special” just arrived for #gibsunday! It’s a an original 1958 Gibson Les Paul Special Solid Body. This limed mahogany beauty comes in a black hard shell case and it’s original brown alligator soft shell case is included. Link in our profile. - This is a very clean and completely original 1958 example of a single-cutaway Les Paul Special, looking little used even nearly 65 years on. 1958 was the last year for this original single-cutaway Les Paul Special design, which was transformed in to a double-cut instrument for the '59 model year. This is a late example of this perennial favorite rocker's guitar made close to the end of the run. - - - - #gibsonlespaul #gibsonlespaulspecial #gibsonlespaulspecialp90 #limedmahogany #lespaulspecial #1958lespaul #1958lespaulspecial #gibsonp90 #p90pickups (at Retrofret Vintage Guitars) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoAhG_XuTXA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

One of the rarest and most interesting #guitars I have ever had the privilege to photograph: 1955 #Gibson #LesPaul Junior...in original natural finish. The first time I posted this #guitar I got a message from someone who is a world-renowned guitar finisher, and a person I respect in the guitar industry, who told me that this is in fact the very earliest version of the "limed mahogany" finish that nowadays we call TV Yellow rather than a pure "natural" finish. And the guitar does have "TV Model" silk screened on the headstock, so this new datum would tend to correlate. My information source went on to say that in the earliest version of the TV finish, the white layer was sprayed on very sparingly over natural pore filler. Whether this is "earliest TV" or "natural" it was only one of about 20 made in this finish EVER. Thanks to everyone out there who continue to share their vast knowledge with me! Photographed at the Don Lee Productions Presentation of the First Annual #UnionSound #Toronto Gearing and Hearing (Damage) Society Convention in early September, hosted by Chris Stringer. #gibsonlespaul #lespauljunior #guitar #guitars #guitarra #chitarra #guitarre #electricguitar #vintageguitars #vintagegibson #gibsonguitars #guitarphotography #tone #guitargear #guitarsdaily #guitarsofinstagram #geartalk #vintagegear #gibsonsofinstagram

Just got back from dropping off a load of #amps for servicing with my trusty amp tech @marshalllespaulfan, and look what I came back with!!!* 1972 @traynor_amps #StudioMate Super clean with some tasteful mods (added Presence control and more convenientlt relocated speaker jack), but original speakers. This thing sounds incredible! The 4 x 8 cab is very full and deep and the vibrato is super powerful. The reverb is right out of a Dick Dale tune. I'm going to enjoy this one! Strap by @tomsvintagestraps Guitar stand by @atlasstands * on loan of course! ** ** for now! 🤣 #gibson #lespaul #lespaulspecial #tvyellow #limedmahogany #gibsonlespaul #traynoramp #amp #amps #vintageamps #traynorstudiomate #vintagetraynor #ampcollection #ampphotography #guitarphotography #guitar #guitars (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce89ty6LUvV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I'm very excited today! For the first time since October, 2021, I am getting out of the house to photograph somebody else's guitars! 📸🤗 Here's a pristine 1956 #TVJunior and matching #LesPaul TV #amp from the last time I was out and about with a camera, 8 long months ago. #gibsunday #gibson #gibsonlespaul #lespauljunior #tvyellow #limedmahogany #amp #amps #vintageamp #gibsonamp #guitar #guitars #guitarra #chitarra #guitarre #electricguitar #vintageguitars #vintagegibson #gibsonguitars #tone #guitargear #guitarsdaily #guitarsofinstagram #geartalk #vintagegear #gibsonsofinstagram #guitarphotography (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cea9ZFfOBhU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I cannot believe my last trip to @retrofret in Brooklyn NewYork, was FIVE years ago... 😢 . Here's a pair of mid 50s TV Specials and a pair of mid 60s Juniors. And that was just the beginning at this fantastic store. . I must go back soon. Maybe next year...if the world still exists in 2021 that is. 😆 . . #gibsunday #gibson #lespaul #lespaulspecial #tvyellow #limedmahogany #gibsonsg #sgjunior #guitar #guitars #guitarra #chitarra #guitarre #electricguitar #vintageguitars #vintagegibson #gibsonguitars #tone #guitargear #guitarsdaily #guitarsofinstagram #geartalk #vintagegear #gibsonsofinstagram #guitarphotography (at Retrofret Vintage Guitars) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB_ir1SBrkc/?igshid=1o0bdyad8csz0

I’m lovin’ the ol’ Limed Mahogany Lester on a lazy afternoon in the summertime. “#LimedMahogany“ is what #Gibson called #TVYellow before the term TV Yellow was invented! 2009 #GibsonCustom ‘60 #LesPaul Special TV #VOS. #lespaulspecial #guitar #guitars #guitarra #chitarra #guitarre #electricguitar #gibsoncustom #customshop #reissue #gibsonguitars #tone #guitargear #guitarsdaily #guitarsofinstagram #geartalk #guitargear #vintagegear #guitarsdaily #gibsonsofinstagram #guitarphotography

What. A. Knob. 2009 #Gibson Custom 1960 #LesPaul Special #TV #VOS. When I first got into this whole social media/#guitarphotography lark on Tumblr waaaay back in 2011, I did a LOT of #guitar #macros. They were "my thing". Over time, and as my interest has evolved (or "intelligent designed", depending on your philosophical orientation 😁) more and more into #vintageguitars and #amps, I have strayed away from #guitarmacros. But every now and then I still get one I like! Like this one. You're welcome. #guitars #guitarmacro #macrophotography #gibsonguitars #lespaulspecial #reissue #tvyellow #volumeknob #limedmahogany #guitarcollection

Backside of the wraparound bridge on my '09 #Gibson Custom #LesPaul Special #TV #VOS. #guitar #guitars #gibsonguitars #reissue #limedmahogany #tvyellow #gibsoncustom #customshop #gibsonlespaul #lespaulspecial #guitarphotography #macrophotography #guitarmacro