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
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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 throughout the late 1970s and featured prominently on the album "Love Gun." Originally reported by MusicRadar.