This is a exceptionally rare, highly collectible piece of rock-and-roll history: a 2008 Gibson Custom Shop "Inspired By" Mick Jones Les Paul Custom, finished in an authentic Aged treatment.
Created in limited quantities to honor Foreigner’s legendary guitarist and songwriter Mick Jones, this signature model replicates every detail, battle scar, and modification of Jones’ iconic 1968 Les Paul Custom—the very guitar behind classics like "Cold as Ice," "Hot Blooded," and "Feels Like the First Time."
Key Features & Specifications:
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Model: Gibson Custom Shop Inspired By Mick Jones Les Paul Custom (Aged)
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Year: 2008
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Body: Solid Mahogany body with carved Mahogany top
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Finish: Aged Ebony finish with realistic lacquer checking, playing wear, and aged gold hardware mirroring Mick Jones’ original 1968 touring guitar
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Neck Profile: Custom Mick Jones neck profile paired with a smooth, dark Ebony fingerboard and mother-of-pearl block inlays
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Pickups: Custom-voiced Gibson humbuckers (57 Classics) delivering vintage PAF clarity, mid-range punch, and soaring sustain
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Electronics / Mods: Features Mick Jones’ signature custom wiring scheme—including individual mini-toggle switches for phase switching and coil splitting, offering an incredible range of tones
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Hardware: Aged Grover tuners, ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, and stopbar tailpiece
What’s Included:
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Original Gibson Custom Shop Black Hardshell Case with plush interior
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Official Gibson Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
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Original case candy and factory inspection documentation
Condition: Excellent / Collector Grade. The aging is 100% factory original from the Gibson Custom Shop. Frets are in superb shape, neck is straight, and all specialized electronics function flawlessly.
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