Derrig 1978 Les Paul #1 Cherry Sunburst

Kris Derrig 1978 Les Paul #1.

The Only Guitar with his Name on the Headstock.

Les Paul in Cherry Sunburst Finish.

The first Les Paul built by Kris Derrig.

2 Piece Flame Maple Top.

Mahogany Body & Backplates.

Mahogany Neck with Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard.

Flame Maple Binding on Top, Neck and Headstock.

Headstock Overlay with Brazilian Rosewood with "Derrig" MOP Inlay Logo.

Grover Tuners & Chrome Hardware.

Kris DERRIG (1954-1987)

Kris died in May 1987 from a form of cancer. He didn’t live to see the impact his Les Paul replica would have on Guns N' Roses debut album, Appetite For Destruction, and the signature sound of Slash.

Kris Derrig with his LP #1

Jim Foote from Music's Work with Kris Derrig's guitar production book.

Derrig #1 is on the right side of this photo, lower row.

Scott Sheldon with Derrig #1. Courtesy of MCI Music.

I recommend to read the very interesting following article about Kris Derrig

https://www.decibelgeek.com/30-years-later-look-back-life-legendary-luthier-kris-derrig/