Guitar Patent Print 1955 T M McCarty
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Theodore M. McCarty's 1955 guitar patent represents one of the most influential moments in music history — the birth of the legendary Gibson Les Paul. As Gibson's president, McCarty collaborated with guitarist Les Paul to create this solid-body electric guitar that would forever change rock and blues. Filed during the height of the 1950s music revolution, this technical drawing captures the precise engineering behind an instrument that would soon be wielded by legends like Jimmy Page and Slash.
The patent's clean lines and methodical annotations reveal the meticulous craftsmanship that went into perfecting the sustain, tone, and playability that made the Les Paul a cornerstone of modern music. Every curve and component shown here contributed to a sound that helped define generations of rock music, making this vintage patent print a must-have for music lovers and inventors alike.
Reproduced on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using giclée printing with archival inks, ensuring your vintage wall art maintains its technical precision for decades.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece — the print will always be richer.
Our prints are produced to museum standards. Each piece is printed on premium heavyweight archival matte paper (325gsm), the same quality used in museums and galleries, giving rich color, deep blacks, and excellent detail.
U.S. Orders – We ship all U.S. orders via USPS Priority, which typically delivers within 1–3 business days after drop-off. Orders are processed within 3–5 days, so you can expect delivery within 10–14 days from the time of ordering. Tracking information will be emailed to you as soon as your order ships.
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