1994 GIBSON CUSTOM SHOP LES PAUL CENTENNIAL Vintage Sunburst

Centennial Les Paul (1994-1995) This one was shipped in 1995. It took a lot longer to produce these beauties than Gibson originally planned. Guitar Showcase had them all, but saved the best in the vault (The Les Paul)
The year 1994 was a big one for Gibson, representing its 100th anniversary, and the company wanted to “do it big”. Promotional material issued to “valued collectors” announced the Gibson Centennial Collection, and told a buyers that “ don’t wait another hundred years!” Comes with all the Candy and the original box.

Only 100 of each guitar model was produced with some very cool
enhancements.
Special limited edition appointments included:
– 11 pt. Diamond on the Gibson headstock logo
– 5 pts. Diamonds on 22 carat Gold plated top hat knobs with embedded 100 year anniversary logo (which have unfortunately tarnished over the last 30 years.
– Jeweled sterling silver serial number embedded on the tailpiece
– Mother of pearl inlays including 12th fret inlay saying “100th Anniversary 1894 1994”
– Each guitar numbered in series from 1894 to 1994, signifying Gibson’s 100 years.
– 22 carat gold plated anniversary Orville Gibson coin embedded on the back of the headstock
– Silk screened anniversary headstock cover
– Hand-tooled glove leather case, complete with outer nylon or canvas like zipper bag covering with logo
– Hand-tooled embossed leather strap with 100 year anniversary logo
– Silk ribbon with 100th Anniversary logo
Note: These Guitars were supposed to come with a special Gold Signet Ring for each purchaser, but since this Guitar is New Old Stock, and never sold, I doubt Gibson would still have a ring for the buyer, but you could try!