Les Paul in Mahwah
LES PAUL IN MAHWAH
Permanent Exhibit
Mahwah Museum has a small permanent exhibit featuring Les Paul artifacts which allows visitors to learn the essential facts of Les Paul’s life and career. There are sections on his inventions and innovations, a display of one-of-a-kind precious guitars made especially for Les, and a re-creation of the studio in which Les did his work. Learn how this creative genius transformed rock, country, and jazz music. See how he and Mary performed for their weekly radio show from their home in Mahwah.
Before Les had his reel-to-reel tape deck in 1949, which we have on exhibit, he recorded on a lathe which he made. This is on display at the Mahwah Museum. Les made the lathe himself. Using acetate discs, he recorded such numbers as ‘Lover,’ ‘Nola,’ and ‘Goofus.’ The Museum has on display a 1995 Les Paul Jimmy Page, a 1987 Les Paul Standard, and a 1969 Les Paul Custom from Les’ personal collection.
We would like to thank the following for their help in creating and supporting the Les Paul in Mahwah exhibit:
Coda, Inc. |
CCI Construction, Inc. |
The Les Paul Foundation
Jim Wysocki Ronnie Gantz |
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