Triumph Motorcycles and Gibson: the 1959 Legends Custom Edition to support Distinguished Gentleman's Ride [PHOTO]
“One-off” examples of motorbike and guitar
From the collaboration of Triumph Motorcycles e Gibson two unique examples have taken shape “1959 Legends Custom Edition” di Bonneville T120 e Les Paul Standard Reissue. Two expressions in a contemporary edition that recall the beauty and original concept of the historic Bonneville T120 from 1959 and the equally legendary Les Paul Standard also from 1959.
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A common passion and a charitable purpose. The 1959 Legends Custom Edition guitar and motorbike will be given as prizes to whoever collects the greatest number of donations at the event Distinguished Gentleman's Ride of 2022.
Made for this purpose in support of the global effort to raise awareness and funds for the fight against prostate cancer and for men's mental health, the guitar Les Paul Standard Reissue and the motorbike Bonneville T120 1959 Legends Custom Edition they are characterized by various customized and handcrafted details, designed and applied in the Triumph factory.
Two examples that recall the link between music and motorbikes, referring to the year 1959. The same as the historic Gibson Les Paul Standard guitar, considered the Holy Grail of guitars; the same year as the iconic Triumph Bonneville T120 which represents a representative example of British style in motorcycle production.
Highlighted aspects also include the certificate of authenticity of the 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue and the additional certificate signed by Triumph CEO Nick Bloor and Gibson Brands President Cesar Gueikian.
La Les Paul Standard Reissue represents the classic Gibson guitar that reproduces the original instrument in every detail, from the sunburst finish to the characteristic sound. The edition 1959 Legends Custom Edition features unique Triumph design details, such as the hand-painted fillet pickguard reminiscent of Bonneville cooling fins, reissue switch plate, logo truss rod cover and engraved pickup covers.
Various exclusive Gibson design details also characterize the Bonneville T120 1959 Legends Custom Edition, including hand-laid sunburst coloring, a Jet Black guitar neck and headstock shape with hand-painted purfling, and a custom brown leather saddle paired with the guitar's leather case, with additional details including stitching diamond pattern, personalized pick holders and embroidered Triumph logo.
Photo: Triumph and Gibson
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