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A True Original. This guitar captures the essence of '70s hard rock: a Gibson Les Paul in the tradition of Ace Frehley's legendary instruments that helped define the Kiss sound and inspired countless bedroom guitarists to pick up the instrument.
You're looking at guitar history here. When Gibson started their signature model program in the mid-'90s, Ace Frehley was one of the first guitarists to get the call - and for good reason. Gibson put him right up there with Jimmy Page, Slash, and Joe Perry, which tells you everything you need to know about his influence on rock guitar.
What makes this so special is that it's a genuine signature model, not just a reissue of some guitar Ace happened to own. Gibson went all-out: his signature appears on the headstock, truss rod cover, and fretboard. But the real magic is in that iconic combination of Cherry Sunburst finish and triple DiMarzio pickup configuration - a setup that helped define the Kiss sound and influenced countless players who wanted that "Space Ace" tone.
The specs tell the story: mahogany body and set-neck construction give you that classic Les Paul sustain, while the flamed maple top adds visual punch to complement that gorgeous sunburst finish. The ebony fretboard with 22 frets provides the smooth playability you'd expect from a Custom model. But it's those three DiMarzio humbuckers that set this apart from every other Les Paul - giving Ace the tonal versatility he needed for everything from "Cold Gin" to "Shock Me."
Gibson USA began production in late 1997, making these relatively rare compared to today's signature models. If you can find one in good condition, you're holding a piece of rock history that bridges the gap between the classic Les Paul tradition and modern hard rock innovation.
Artist: Ace Frehley
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Construction: Set-Neck
Pickup Configuration: HHH
Body Shape: Single Cutaway
Neck Material: Mahogany
Model Family: Gibson Les Paul
Finish Pattern: Sunburst
Color Family: Red
Model Sub-Family: Gibson Les Paul Custom
Body Type: Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type: Stop-Bar
Scale Length: 24.75"
Top Material: Maple
Serie: Gibson Artist Collection
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Wood Top Style: Flamed
Number of Frets: 22
