Serial Number: 4 2582
Year: 1954
Body: bound mahogany with maple cap
Tuners: single-ring, no-line Kluson Deluxe
Neck: Mahogany
Fretboard: Brazilian Rosewood
Fretboard radius: 10”
Frets: 22
Scale length: 24.75"
Nut material: bone
Nut width: 1.612”
Weight: 4.6kg / 10.1lb
Bridge: one piece, wrap tailpiece
Pickups & switching: original CRL 3-way switch, 500k ohm volume and tone pots
Pot date codes: 134319
Condition: excellent
Case: 4-latch, Cali-girl case. Original and in excellent condition.
Notes: This incredible tone machine was owned, played and recorded by none other than Doyle Dykes, on his “Chameleon” album. According to Dykes, many guitar players told him that this was the best sounding electric guitar they’d ever heard (his words, not ours). Includes a letter from Mr. Dykes, confirming ownership and appreciation of this historic instrument. Superb, celebrity-owned and -played, investment-grade instrument in excellent condition. Dykes used this Les Paul for "Bye Bye Blues" and "Over the Rainbow" on the album. Included is a picture Dykes performing with the guitar at the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society.
Shipping Policy
We primarily ship via HK Speedpost. We have used their services to ship guitars to many countries around the world. They are fast, secure, and affordable. We also offer DHL, but at a much higher premium. Please ask for details. We will only ship to a PayPal registered address.
Year: 1954
Body: bound mahogany with maple cap
Tuners: single-ring, no-line Kluson Deluxe
Neck: Mahogany
Fretboard: Brazilian Rosewood
Fretboard radius: 10”
Frets: 22
Scale length: 24.75"
Nut material: bone
Nut width: 1.612”
Weight: 4.6kg / 10.1lb
Bridge: one piece, wrap tailpiece
Pickups & switching: original CRL 3-way switch, 500k ohm volume and tone pots
Pot date codes: 134319
Condition: excellent
Case: 4-latch, Cali-girl case. Original and in excellent condition.
Notes: This incredible tone machine was owned, played and recorded by none other than Doyle Dykes, on his “Chameleon” album. According to Dykes, many guitar players told him that this was the best sounding electric guitar they’d ever heard (his words, not ours). Includes a letter from Mr. Dykes, confirming ownership and appreciation of this historic instrument. Superb, celebrity-owned and -played, investment-grade instrument in excellent condition. Dykes used this Les Paul for "Bye Bye Blues" and "Over the Rainbow" on the album. Included is a picture Dykes performing with the guitar at the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society.
Shipping Policy
We primarily ship via HK Speedpost. We have used their services to ship guitars to many countries around the world. They are fast, secure, and affordable. We also offer DHL, but at a much higher premium. Please ask for details. We will only ship to a PayPal registered address.