The Les Paul 25/50 Anniversary is truly a special find within Gibson’s history. It was crafted to celebrate not only the 25th anniversary of Les Paul's partnership with Gibson but also his incredible 50-year legacy in music. Produced for just two years—1978 and 1979—this rare model has become a true collector’s gem.

Les Paul himself was heavily involved in designing this model, ensuring it captured the essence of the classic Les Paul aesthetic while pushing boundaries with cutting-edge features. It’s a guitar that tells a story—both of innovation and tradition.

Here’s what makes this particular example shine:

Inlays: The headstock features an intricate "25/50" inlay that you won’t find anywhere else. It echoes the elegant split diamond inlay from Gibson’s high-end Super 400, giving this guitar a touch of luxury. The fretboard inlays, matching the Super 400 design, further enhance its refined look.

Coil-Splitting Switch: What makes this model really stand out is its coil-splitting feature. With just a flick of a mini switch, you can switch between humbucking and single-coil tones, making it versatile enough to handle anything from creamy blues to cutting rock tones.

Gold & Chrome Hardware: This mix of gold and chrome hardware isn’t something you see every day. It’s an eye-catching combination that gives this model a distinctive flair. Whether it’s the tuning machines, bridge, or tailpiece, this blend of metals was a bold choice that paid off, turning heads then and now.

Flamed Maple Top: This 25/50 Anniversary model boasts a beautifully figured flamed maple top, finished in a striking Tobacco Sunburst. It’s the kind of top that makes you stop and admire it every time you pick up the guitar.

This particular example from 1978 is in superb, all-original condition. It even comes with its original Gibson "Chainsaw" case—an iconic touch from that era.
 
Specifications
- Top: Flamed Maple  
- Back: Mahogany  
- Neck: Maple  
- Fingerboard: Ebony  
- Pickups: Tarback "S"  
- Tuners: Schaller  

Holding this guitar feels like holding a piece of music history—an instrument that Les Paul himself poured his heart into.