A 2008 Gibson Dark Fire Les Paul solid body electric guitar, stamped “Made in USA 2008” on the headstock, in an orange sunburst finish. This guitar was made for Gary Moore as a prototype for a signature model which was never produced. Featured in the 2017 Gary Moore Collection auction.

A 24 3/4” scale length mahogany neck with a 22-fret ebony fretboard with carbon fiber block inlays.The headstock wears chrome Kluson Deluxe tuners, with Mother Of Pearl Gibson logo and flower pot inlay. The truss rod cover has Gary Moore’s name in gold letters. The mahogany body has a flamed maple top with an orange sunburst finish, while the mahogany back and neck are finished in black satin.

Black binding, carbon fiber bridge pickup surround and neck pickup cover. The bridge pickup is a chrome-covered Gibson PAF reissue, with a P100 with chrome screw pole pieces in the neck. Chrome Stop tailpiece, chrome ABR-1 style bridge. Originally shipped with gold hardware and pickups (a neck P90 and a Lead Pro bridge) all included in the case. The bridge posts are still the original gold parts. Three way pickup selector switch, volume and tone controls for each pickup with mismatched knobs in the style of Peter Green. Includes black Gibson case with white plush interior.

Inculdes COA from Graham Lilley, Gary Moore's guitar technician.

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