Gibson Mary Ford Signature Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar - Gold Top/Cherry Back with Hardshell Case

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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