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A nexus of artistic resources and incredible technology has enabled the creation of these nearly-eight-feet prints:
Never before have advancements in optical mechanics afforded the photographer with such clarity of resolution and depth of detail; never before have printers approached eight feet in length and preserved that clarity. Together with his singular artistry, these evolutions in camera and print technologies have allowed Von Briggs to realize his vision.
Each remarkable image is the fusion of photograph to coated metal plate: a rare process that chemically bonds the two elements, thereby protecting the images and simultaneously enhancing each guitar’s naturally dynamic color palette and metallic luminescence.
The limited-edition prints that comprise his collection of work, “Electric,” are peerless examples of art that celebrate the aesthetic, design, craftsmanship, and historical significance of iconic and celebrated guitars through the past century. With 94 inches by 34 inches as his minimum size, Von Briggs aspires to print the guitar as a true showpiece; one that commands the spaces of museums, restaurants, hotels, and other commercial and private establishments that revere and embody the spirit of rock and roll.
Perhaps one day - in the distant future - when this newly-minted technology becomes more ubiquitous, others will strive to create their interpretation of Von Briggs’ fine art photographs.
In the distant future.
1979 LES PAUL Custom Fireburst
A "Fireburst," this Les Paul Custom Burst is the 20th Anniversary Model in celebration of the original '59 Burst, and includes different appointments than typical Bursts of its era: it is the only Les Paul to incorporate MOOG active electronics and pre-amp boost circuitry.
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94x34, gloss-laquered aluminum with flush mount. Editions of this piece are currently on exhibition at Winfield Gallery in Carmel, California.
2013 PAUL REED SMITH Cut 58 Custom
Eliot Michael personally commissioned legendary guitar craftsman Paul Reed Smith to interpret his vision of the beloved '59 Les Paul, with specs as close to the original as possible. It is a stand-alone single edition emblazoned on the head for Rumbleseat Music in Carmel, California. Of particular note is the body of the piece, which is made of Croatian maple - the same wood that musical craftsmen used to create the iconic Stradivari violins.
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94x34, gloss-lacquered aluminum with flush mount. Editions of this piece are currently on exhibition at Winfield Gallery in Carmel, California. From the Private Collection of David Liskin.
1952 Gibson Les Paul Standard Gold Top (Prototype) “Goldie”
The original 1952 prototype designed by Les Paul, that has informed every Gibson Les Paul designed and created since. Of particular note are its bridge pickup horizontal/diagonal adjustment screws. On this particular model, there is no serial number (being a prototype), nor is there binding on the neck, or what guitar aficionados refer to as a "poker chip" - the volume selector/treble indicator. Being one of the guitars from the first-ever run of Les Paul models, this guitar is pre-serial number.
94x34, gloss-lacquered aluminum with flush mount.
1959 Les Paul Standard
Visible maple cap. Original production of the Standards lasted from 1958 to early 1961. Only about 1,700 of these early models were made and have subsequently become highly valuable.
94x34, gloss-lacquered aluminum with flush mount.
1966 Gretsch Chet Atkins Nashville 6120
An instant classic the day it was introduced, the 6120 is the definitive Gretsch guitar. Double-cut, Western Orange finish in the Chet Atkins signature endorsed style, with a unique hollow body tone. Gretsch guitars are remarkable for their bright, automotive-inspired colors. Brian Setzer of The Stray Cats played these guitars exclusively.
94x34, gloss-lacquered aluminum with flush mount.
2008 Gibson Les Paul Jimmy Page Custom No. 2 “Ebony"
To commemorate his beloved Gibson Les Paul that was stolen while on tour with Led Zeppelin in 1970, Jimmy Page teamed with Gibson on this wicked black piece, in an exclusive limited edition. The first 25 instruments were inspected, played and hand-signed and numbered by Jimmy Page personally. Page kept number one for himself. This is number two. VOS finish.
94x34, gloss-lacquered aluminum with flush mount.
1976 Richard "Dicky" Betts Custom
Commissioned as a single edition piece for Richard "Dicky" Betts, one of the guitar players and founding members of the Allman Brothers Band, this 1971 Alembic guitar was hand-carved by master guitar craftsman Rick Turner to Betts' specifications. This guitar has seen the stages of the world as an integral piece in a legendary classic rock band.
94x34, gloss-lacquered aluminum with flush mount.
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