Jimmy Page’s 1959 Dragon Telecaster is a legendary guitar with a fascinating history. The guitar was originally owned by Jeff Beck, who used it as a backup instrument during his time with the Yardbirds. In 1966, Beck gifted the Telecaster to Page as a token of appreciation for helping him throughout his early career. When Page first received the guitar, it had a regular white finish. In 1967, he added eight circular mirrors to the body, inspired by Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd, who had a similar setup on his Fender Esquire. Later, Page decided to strip the finish completely and repaint the guitar himself. He created the iconic “Dragon” design, featuring a clear lacquer with a red and black dragon decal. He also added a custom-made clear plastic pickguard with reflective film underneath…..
In the heart of rock’s electric birth, Lies a tale of creation, of passion and worth, A Telecaster, humble, yet destined to soar, Jimmy Page’s […]
