“Imagine the dirtiest Les Paul on the planet, but even worse”: Jared James Nichols is reviving a storm-destroyed Gibson – a 1975 Custom that was being played when its original owner died

Jared James Nichols and his 1975 Gibson Les Paul Custom 'Katrina'.

Jared James Nichols is no stranger to restoring storm-destroyed Gibson Les Pauls to their former glory, having previously embarked on the high-profile restoration of Dorothy – a 1952 Les Paul, which had been ravaged by a horrific tornado.

Now, the blues rock maestro has shared details of his latest rescue mission, which will see him bring a battered-and-bruised 1975 Les Paul Custom back to life.