Rapid City, SD, United States
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The Gibson Mary Ford Signature Les Paul Standard celebrates one of the most influential yet often overlooked artists of the early electric guitar era. Mary Ford — born Iris Colleen Summers — was a pioneering guitarist, vocalist, and recording innovator whose work with Les Paul helped shape the sound of popular music in the 1950s. Through groundbreaking multi-track recording techniques and flawless vocal harmonies layered with her own guitar playing, Ford helped produce a remarkable string of hit records between 1950 and 1954. Her partnership with Les Paul not only defined a musical era but also influenced the development of several iconic Gibson instruments.
This signature model draws inspiration from an extraordinarily rare instrument believed to have been built in 1958 at Mary Ford’s request — a Les Paul Goldtop featuring the ornate ES-295-style floral pickguard and matching armrest. Gibson has faithfully recreated that one-of-a-kind design, pairing classic Les Paul construction with distinctive visual details that make this model stand apart. The Goldtop finish with a Vintage Cherry back is particularly unusual for a Les Paul, while the elegant cream-and-gold floral pickguard pays homage to Ford’s stylish stage presence.
Under the hood, this guitar remains a true Les Paul Standard. A non-weight-relieved mahogany body with a carved maple cap provides the sustain and warmth players expect, while the SlimTaper mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard offers fast, comfortable playability. A pair of Burstbucker pickups — Burstbucker 2 in the neck and Burstbucker 3 in the bridge — deliver classic PAF-style tone with rich mids, articulate highs, and powerful dynamics. Combined with premium hardware and traditional Gibson craftsmanship, the Mary Ford Les Paul Standard honors a pioneering artist while delivering timeless tone and unmistakable style.
Features / Specs
Highlights
Series: Gibson Artist Signature – Mary Ford Les Paul Standard
Orientation: Right-Handed
Color: Gold Top / Cherry Back
Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Top Material: Maple
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Style: Solid Body
Neck
Headstock Type: Gibson Open-Book with Mother of Pearl Logo and Les Paul Model Script
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: SlimTaper
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Depth: 0.798" at 1st Fret, 0.887" at 12th Fret
Neck Construction: Set Neck (Glued-In)
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Position Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoid
Side Dots: Black
Number of Frets: 22
Truss Rod Style: Adjustable
Truss Rod Nut: Headstock Access
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 1.70"
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 24.75"
Hardware
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Aluminum Stop Bar Tailpiece
Bridge Mounting: 2-Stud Mounted
Pickguard: ES-295 Style Cream with Gold Floral Design
Pickup Covers: Nickel
Control Knobs: Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointers
Switch Tip: Amber
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Tuning Machines: Vintage Gibson Deluxe with Keystone Buttons
String Trees: None
Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Tremolo Arm: None
Neck Plate: None (Set Neck Construction)
Strap Buttons: 2, Standard
Output Jack: 1/4" Side Mounted
Electronics
Pickup Configuration: HH
Neck Pickup: Burstbucker 2 Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: Burstbucker 3 Humbucker
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (Hand-Wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
Switching: 3-Way Toggle Pickup Selector
Auxiliary Switching: None
Miscellaneous
Accessories: Adjustment Tool, Polishing Cloth, Gibson Literature, Gibson Accessory Kit
Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
Serial Number: 221140073
Manufacture Date: 2024
Price$2,999
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