Keith Richards’ 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard

This 1959 Gibson Les Paul was purchased by Keith Richards sometime around 1971. It was later used by both Keith Richards and Mick Taylor for overdubs during the Exile on Main St. sessions at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, as well as on the tour that followed.

The guitar is now owned by Simon White, a former professional guitarist and current collector. Guitar.com featured it in an article about White’s collection, where it was referred to as “The Exile on Main St. Burst.”

Keith with the guitar during The Rolling Stones 1972 tour.
Keith with the guitar during The Rolling Stones 1972 tour.

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