Gibson Les Paul Custom Ex Rolling Stones Ebony 1973

THE STONES CUSTOM

The following instrument was owned by Britain’s Most Rock 'n' Roll bands, The Rolling Stones, This model being favoured by several key Stones members most famously Keith Richards who used for both touring and recording purposes including  Jumping Jack Flash , Street Fighting Man and the film Rock 'n' Roll Circus 

Gibson Les Paul Custom 

1973-75 (Circa) 

Black (Oversprayed) 

3 Pickup  (Added Middle Pickup) 

Gold Hardware 

Cream Hardware (Changed from its original black) 

Modded Electronics 

Original Stage/Touring Case 

Condition 7.5/10 (played, used) 

Originality 

The above instrument carries various Stones Era modifications that includes added middle pickup, electronics and changed cream hardware. 

History    

The instrument was sold by Rolling Stones Founding member Ian Stewart in 1983 to Vince Chalmers (Guitars) in Fife Scotland, Stewart's original birth place. In 1984 the guitar was  purchased by its former owner who owned and used in its original Rolling Stones Format from 1984 - 2024  

Ian Stewart 

Ian Stewart was one of the original founding members of the Rolling Stones along with Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards , Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts although based on there managers ever conscious image requirements, he later left the bands touring line ups and became their stage and tour manager until his passing in 1985. Please see official wikipedia link as follows 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Stewart_(musician)

Verification 

The instrument comes with the following verification 

Official Written and Certified COA from the former owner confirming he purchased from Vince Chalmers in 1984 as an ex Ian Stewart/Rolling Stones Owned Les Paul 

Comments 

The above instrument is synonymous to the look, sound and vibe of the Rolling Stones who favoured Les Paul Customs on many of the bands classic tracks.

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