A Unique Made 2 Measure Series, Curated by the Dutch Guitar Legend
Legendary Dutch guitarist Jan Akkerman rose to international fame in the early seventies with his band Focus. They explored progressive rock and had global success with hits such as “Hocus Pocus” and “Sylvia.” In 1973 Akkerman was voted ‘Best Guitarist in the World’ by readers of the leading UK magazine Melody Maker. After he departed from Focus, Jan started a solo career that continues to this day and has included collaborations with artists such as B.B. King, Paco de Lucia, and Ice-T. To celebrate the maestro’s 75th birthday, Gibson and Jan have collaborated to recreate his favorite guitar based on the black 1954 Les Paul Custom he played at the legendary concert and album Live At The Rainbow (1973). As Akkerman says: “No guitar in the world can beat this black Les Paul Custom. Such a beautiful sound. I couldn’t believe my ears when I heard it for the first time.” This series of 10 guitars were produced through Gibson Custom’s Made 2 Measure program and pays homage to the original model with some special little extras, including nylon saddles, a 60s neck, and Grover tuners. The guitar is available in three different finishes; gloss, VOS, and Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged. Each guitar has a different song title on the headstock, making every guitar completely unique; the names are selected by Jan Akkerman himself based on his favorite songs.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Solid Mahogany
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Les Paul,Single Cut
single-cut
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fret Count 22
Neck Material Solid Mahogany
Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Model: LPB54M2M17211
Gibson Custom 1954 Les Paul Custom M2M by Jan Akkerman, Ebony Gloss
Gibson Custom 1954 Les Paul Custom M2M by Jan Akkerman, Ebony Gloss
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A Unique Made 2 Measure Series, Curated by the Dutch Guitar Legend
Legendary Dutch guitarist Jan Akkerman rose to international fame in the early seventies with his band Focus. They explored progressive rock and had global success with hits such as “Hocus Pocus” and “Sylvia.” In 1973 Akkerman was voted ‘Best Guitarist in the World’ by readers of the leading UK magazine Melody Maker. After he departed from Focus, Jan started a solo career that continues to this day and has included collaborations with artists such as B.B. King, Paco de Lucia, and Ice-T. To celebrate the maestro’s 75th birthday, Gibson and Jan have collaborated to recreate his favorite guitar based on the black 1954 Les Paul Custom he played at the legendary concert and album Live At The Rainbow (1973). As Akkerman says: “No guitar in the world can beat this black Les Paul Custom. Such a beautiful sound. I couldn’t believe my ears when I heard it for the first time.” This series of 10 guitars were produced through Gibson Custom’s Made 2 Measure program and pays homage to the original model with some special little extras, including nylon saddles, a 60s neck, and Grover tuners. The guitar is available in three different finishes; gloss, VOS, and Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged. Each guitar has a different song title on the headstock, making every guitar completely unique; the names are selected by Jan Akkerman himself based on his favorite songs.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Solid Mahogany
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Les Paul,Single Cut
single-cut
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fret Count 22
Neck Material Solid Mahogany
Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Model: LPB54M2M17211
