2001 Gibson Les Paul Stars & Stripes Red White Blue American Flag Electric Guitar & Case. #17 of X (some say only 25-30 hand number 091101 blue backs were made).
Has the very rare blue back, 091101 serial number and also hand numbered #17. From what I understand these were made after the 9/11 tragedy to honor the victims and to be used in benefit concerts.
I have owned a few Les Paul Stars & Stripes with regular serial numbers (without the hand number or 091101) with blue backs and also with red backs. I have also seen some with grey or white backs. But all of those without the 091101 serial and hand written number were made after these and are secondary to these original hand numbered blue backs. These original blue backs also have deeper richer color red and blue coloring.
This is a rare guitar. Great Gibson Custom Shop guitar for the collector.
The condition of the guitar is very good to excellent. It has been lightly played. It does have some very light yellow staining in the upper middle curved area of the body ( I had to enhance the photos a bit to be able to show the yellow area for full disclosure but really not that bad...see photos). It has a great looking fretboard. Maybe a couple of MINOR marks but nothing that I could photograph. I also posted a photo of the electronics cavity and not sure if any changes have been made.
Comes with original Gibson Custom Shop quilted case in very good condition as well.
Happy to consider Tr ades.
I also have one of only two Gibson Stars & Stripes Goldtone Amplifiers and a one off Gibson Stars & Stripes ES-175 (see last photo).
Please message me if you need additional photos or information. Also check out my other items I have for sale and thanks for looking.
