Jared James Nichols' "Dorothy," 1952 Les Paul Survived A Tornado

Listen to the incredible story of Jared James Nichols’ 1952 Gibson Les Paul that survived a tornado.
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In this clip, Jared shares the story of how this incredible guitar survived a tornado and landed, mud-caked and neckless, in a fan’s front yard. Named as a nod to The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy still sounds absolutely incredible even after all these years-albeit after some serious cleaning and restoration at the hands of Joel Wilkins of JW Guitar Restorations.
Watch as Jared discusses the features that make Dorothy a real treasure when it comes to Gibson Les Pauls, including its original bridge pickup with diagonal height-adjustment screws-a rare component found only on the first 100 or so Les Pauls from 1952. Listen as Jared explains the work involved in restoring Dorothy to its former glory, from the forensic precision used to graft a new neck and fingerboard from old mahogany and Brazilian rosewood, to finding ways to preserve the guitar’s battle-scars while making sure it was still playable, ensuring the vintage mojo was still present!
Best of all, Jared plays the guitar and shows us how it sounds, and yes-it sounds SO GOOD! Don’t miss the extraordinary story of Dorothy, a Les Paul that plays as beautifully as the day it was made, against all odds.
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[@T.R.R.Jolkien]

I found a Gibson explorer in a pawn shop for $300, in 1989. Turns out it was a custom shop edition 1983 korina model. I still have it😎

[@DavidOakesMusic]

This guitar is approaching 75 years old. I can see a Gibson recreation of this and an Epiphone at some point...

[@Slashgoldtop1992]

I saw pictures on internet of dorothy before the restoration. In one of this photos there were not holes (near the bridge p90) for the trapiece that you always see on a 52 standard les paul. So my question is, what kind of trapiece had this early 52 model?

[@maxpeck4154]

...and not a mudbucker in sight. Love it.

[@user-lt4pw7rv2l]

I also get a feeling that the woods used on the fretboard and neck are far superior to original- and reps a tone upgrade…and the weight of that neck is above original…just a feeling…

[@user-er3lp9pc5e]

Gibson needs to make a reissue of this guitar for sure.

[@Slashgoldtop1992]

Oh my god what a sound, i think one of the best les paul i ever heard.

[@user-lt4pw7rv2l]

I repaired guitars. I feel that neck had something do with that tone- and it is an “advanced” product over original. The frets are different from original , and l’m guessing the neck carve is original to that neck- not necessarily to the original. Though the differences might be slight, if you’re a daily player or top artist the difference would be huge.

[@unclestubs8377]

The story is better than having the guitar in mint condition.

[@badbrad]

soon to be a custom shop Murphy lab exclusive for $100,000

[@petersneddon1579]

Amazing story amazing sound and amazing playing...I'm obviously amazed.

[@conradmadden9107]

That's a great story, great sound 💯

[@miguelricardo1028]

❤️🎵😉Great story and sound! All the best JJN&Gibson

[@angusgalbraith]

Yeah so this is somehow supposed to make sense I guess but every 'old' Les Paul that I have had the good fortune to play for a bit or those that I have heard others go after I am amazed at the quality of sound(s) that the instrument can and will produce. There is something thicker, there's more scream to these babies, hell there is just more anything you want embodied in these things. I want one.

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

What an absolute gentleman.

[@jcmangan]

best sounding les paul ever

[@patrickharvey6310]

Great story and even greater sound!

[@lakeb4561]

A friend of mine was asked to clear out a direct house that was scheduled for demolition

[@geny_am]

Wow! What a great sound!

[@creationinspired200]

Very cool