Industry Jun 5, 2026

Ace Frehley's 'Budokan' Les Paul Custom Sells for $512,000

The 1975 Cherry Sunburst Les Paul Custom was the late Kiss guitarists go-to electric in the late '70s and was all over Love Gun

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Ace Frehley's 'Budokan' Les Paul Custom Sells for $512,000
A 1975 Cherry Sunburst Gibson Les Paul Custom, famously played by Ace Frehley during Kiss's performances at Japan's Nippon Budokan arena, has been sold at auction for $512,000. This guitar was a primary instrument for the late Kiss guitarist in the late 1970s.

The iconic instrument was featured prominently on the album 'Love Gun' and was used during Kiss's extensive four-night residency at the venue. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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