The Les Paul Music City Special is a nod to the past and a tool for the present, designed for players who want tone, versatility, and history in one inspiring package.
The Gibson Les Paul Music City Special – 50th Anniversary is a unique commemorative guitar that pays tribute to the early days of Gibson’s Nashville production and celebrates 50 years of Gibson handcrafting guitars in Music City.
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To honour this journey, Gibson introduces the Les Paul Music City Special – 50th Anniversary, a modern tribute to the creativity, heritage and player passion that defines Music City.
“It pays homage to the Gibson Marauder of the 70s as well as the city it is named after.” – Gibson Master Luthier Jim DeCola
Rooted in the design DNA of the iconic 1970s Gibson Marauder— played by legends like Adam Jones (TOOL) and Paul Stanley (KISS)—the Music City Special blends vintage character with modern sensibility. It’s a nod to the past and a tool for the present, designed for players who want tone, versatility and history in one inspiring package.
“Marking 50 years of Gibson in Nashville, the limited-edition Music City Special model is a tribute to the spirit of creativity and individuality that defines this city,” says Mat Koehler, Vice President of Product at Gibson. “It draws on everything we’ve learned since opening our Gibson USA craftory and channels it into something new and inspiring to play.”
“We’re very proud to introduce the Music City Special,” adds Gibson Master Luthier Jim DeCola. “It pays homage to the Gibson Marauder of the 70s as well as the city it is named after. It has been reimagined as a straightforward, yet versatile and functional instrument relevant for today’s working musician.”
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