The Gibson Customized Store has honoured late guitarist Mick Ronson with a trustworthy recreation of the Les Paul he performed whereas a part of David Bowie’s band.

Described as an “extraordinary, ultra-limited recreation of the legendary guitarist’s most iconic instrument”, the Mick Ronson 1968 Les Paul Customized Collector’s Version celebrates Ronson’s “indelible mark on trendy music”, with solely 100 out there worldwide from authorised sellers, bodily Gibson Storage areas and by way of Gibson’s web site.

By way of specs, the Mick Ronson 1968 Les Paul Customized Collector’s Version incorporates a mahogany physique with a plain maple cap – with an Ebony end and Gibson’s Murphy Lab growing older for an authentic-looking worn-in really feel – in addition to a mahogany neck with an genuine ‘68 Medium C profile.

Elsewhere, the guitar options an ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays, an ABR-1 bridge, Grover tuners and a worn Cease Bar tailpiece. Electronics come by the use of a pair of aged ‘68 Customized humbuckers with Alnico 2 magnets, with era-specific CTS 500k potentiometers and Black Magnificence capacitors.

The guitar additionally is available in a Gibson Customized case with a recreation of Mick Ronson’s signature, in addition to a duplicate strap and certificates of authenticity booklet.

“I feel Mick could be completely astonished that he’s nonetheless being talked about in such a constructive approach,” says Ronson’s widow, Suzi. “I feel this guitar simply provides sparkle to an already legendary life.”

“Mick Ronson is a real musical legend, and his affect – delivered in far too quick a time – can’t be overstated,” says Lee Bartram, Head of Industrial and Advertising EMEA at Gibson. 

“The world misses Mick Ronson greater than it doubtless is aware of. We hope that this challenge advances the broader recognition he so richly deserves.”

In addition to enjoying alongside David Bowie, Mick Ronson additionally performed with Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, Roger Daltrey and extra.

The Mick Ronson 1968 Les Paul Customized Collector’s Version is priced at $9,999. For extra data, head to Gibson.

Sam is the Affiliate Information Editor for Guitar.com and MusicTech. Totally immersed in music tradition for almost all of his life, Sam has performed guitar for 20 years, studied music know-how and manufacturing at college, and in addition written for the likes of Guitar World, Complete Guitar, Metallic Hammer and MusicRadar.