For over 130 years, Gibson the iconic and leading instrument brand, has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world.
In celebration of Gibson Garage Fest –a series of events celebrating the one year anniversary of the Gibson Garage London (61-62 Eastcastle St, London, UK)–Gibson has partnered with the world-renowned musician, songwriter and guitarist, Johnny Marr to release only 20 hand-signed Gibson ’84 Les Paul Standard with Bigsby guitars. Each of the 20 Gibson Johnny Marr ‘84 Les Paul Standard guitars will be available exclusively at the Gibson Garage London starting at 11am on Friday, February 21, until they are sold out. All profits from the sale of the guitars will be donated by Johnny Marr and Gibson to support the charity Teenage Cancer Trust.
The Gibson Johnny Marr ’84 Les Paul Standard with Bigsby guitars are inspired by Johnny Marr’s Cherry Red Gibson Les Paul Standard with Bigsby from 1984, first played by Johnny Marr during the recording of The Smiths’ iconic second album, Meat is Murder. The model became Johnny’s go-to guitar and was used extensively in both live performances and recording sessions with The Smiths, as well as during his time as a member of The The, The Pretenders, The Cribs, as well as his work with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. Each of these 20 Gibson Johnny Marr ’84 Les Paul Standard with Bigsby guitars have been created through Gibson’s Made-to-Measure program, and are designed to match up with his original as closely as possible, made from mahogany and in a vibrant Cherry Red finish, each guitar is hand-signed by Johnny Marr.
The 20 exclusive Gibson Johnny Marr guitars are available for the public to buy immediately upon the opening of the Gibson Garage London at 11am Friday 21st February, until stocks last.
“These guitars are a faithful reproduction of my beloved 1984 Gibson Les Paul, bought in Manchester back in the day. It’s the guitar I’ve kept and used since that time on loads of different records, so I was beyond delighted to see it recreated in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. It’s an amazing organisation that I’ve had an association with for about ten years. It’s a privilege to be involved in this good cause and I’m very glad to be affiliated with it, especially when it involves making a fantastic Les Paul.” – JOHNNY MARR
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