$10,000
A handwritten letter in blue ink on four sides of two pieces of custom stationery addressed to CMI president Les Propp, Gibson's then parent company, details Paul's frustrations and offers a fascinating look into his dealings with the company at that time. The letter is a draft composed by Paul to express his concerns and frustrations with the Gibson production process. The letter reads in part, "I'd like to be sure that you understand what has been done in the past & why - #1 M.B. (former CMI president Maurice Berlin)...discussed the problems that Gibson amplifiers were not selling compared to Fender...we agreed that it would be wise to put on the market a first class amp...to prove to the industry that Gibson & Les Paul could create, produce, again be a leader in the amplifier business...Mr. Berlin - several times - called me at my home - stopped me in the hallway - or at lunch in Chicago...& told me not to be influenced by engineers or anyone else - but to design a 1st class amp - which I did. It meant - many a hard days nite [sic.] to fight for what was right. The amp finally went on the market without me seeing it - I didn't see or hear the amp with the final changes - until they were in the production line - friends of mine received the LP amp before I received one myself - when I got mine I immediately complained of many things wrong - why wasn't I shipped the 1st..." Paul goes on to outline a detailed description of the problems with the amp and continues, "Th Read more…
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2012-06-08
