In line with the renewal of the "Distinguished Gentleman's Ride", a charity event which aims to raise funds for men's health, Triumph is partnering with Gibson. The two firms are each preparing their own model bearing the “Custom 1959 Legends” logo to support the cause. The agreement between the two brands was not complicated to find since the year 1959 represents a special place in the history of each: the launch of the Bonneville T120 at Triumph and that of the Les Paul Standard at Gibson, two iconic elements of each manufacturer.
So here is the Custom Edition Gibson 1959 Legends Les Paul Standard Reissue and the Triumph Bonneville T120, which instantly catch our attention with that instantly recognizable sunburst finish. The motorcycle will not be mass-produced: accompanied by its Gibson alter-ego, it will be offered to the largest donor of the 2022 edition of the “Distinguished Gentleman's Ride”, currently scheduled for Sunday May 22, 2022.
What do the Triumph Bonneville T120 and the Gibson Les Paul Standard have in common? They were both born in 1959 and revolutionized their chosen field. This Bonneville seems to be the perfect fusion with the famous British guitar! Entirely prepared at the Triumph factory in Hinckley, the bike is finished in handmade paint in homage to the “Sunburst” color of the guitar.
This livery is combined with guitar headstock and neck designs bordered by a border on the tank. The bike features various “Triumph Gibson 1959 Legends” badges and logos – laser-etched fuel cap, sidewalls, mudguards, alternator – reinforcing the exclusivity of the collaboration. Finally, the leather saddle not only matches the cover of the limited edition Gibson Les Paul, but it also has a pick holder on its right side!
For the guitar, the Les Paul Standard sports a black plate decorated with a handmade border reminiscent of the cooling fins of British twins, the Triumph logo engraved on the lower pickup cover, black cover frames, a gold badge Triumph on the headstock and a commemorative plaque on the back of the guitar.
