Next came “The Shy”, who were featured on the “Vinyl Verdict” album, a compilation of all the best Dublin bands of the time. Then after a stint with Rob Strong (The Commitments), Jimmy took Gary Moore’s place in “Skid Row”, but getting itchy feet again, he formed “The East Coast Angels” who played alongside “U2” in the late 70’s, releasing the now rare and legendary “Punk Rockin” single. Moving on he formed “Angel”, who played all over Ireland, recorded in England. A year later he formed is first band Red House, in memory of Jimi, and made a big impact on the Dublin music scene, along side ‘Thin Lizzy”, “Skid Row” and “Horslips”. Jimmy Gaynor, started playing guitar in April 1970, a few months before Jimi Hendrix died. The guitar was previously owned by guitarist Jimmy Gaynor, here is a bio from his website. Many consider this to be the best version of the guitar. The neck tenon was improved making the guitar more stable and less prone to breaks and the sideways vibrato was replaced with the ‘Lyre’ version which worked far better. By this period, there had been some design improvements. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands GBP £ĭesigned to take on the Fender Stratocaster with a lighter body and a different feeling neck, the modified Les Paul came into being in 1960/61 to be quickly excommunicated by its namesake and received the moniker SG (solid guitar) by 1963.Original black hardshellcase with yellow lining.You're currently viewing prices in USD $.Adjutsable ABR-1 'non-retaining wire' bridge,.Original factory lighweight stoptailpiece,.Ebony fretboard with MOP- block inlays,.1-piece mahagony neck with slim 60s profil,.

Comes in its original black Gibson hardshell-case with yellow lining and some case-candy. All parts are original to the guitar, the electronic is untouched with its factory wiring, All 4 pots date to 1960 (134.60.43), the three original PAF pickups with 'Patent Applied For' decal on their baseplate never had their covers off and have strong readings of 7,8K / 8,04K and 8,24K! The weight is considerable ligtweight for a LP Custom, the 1-piece mahagony-neck has a slim -profil but is not thin or skinny at all, actually perfectly shaped and very comfortable to play. The guitar has been played but was always well taken care off, some minor play-wear, the original frets are still in great ashape. orig black hardshell caseīeautiful 1960 Les Paul Custom 'Black Beauty' all original and in excellent condition for its age. 1960 Gibson Les Paul Custom - Ebony 3x PAF´s ! incl.

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