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Gibson’s humbucking pickups contribute immensely to the Les Paul’s unmistakably classic tone. These pickups help produce not only a higher output signal, but also give the Les Paul’s tone a … Read More “The Les Paul Tone”

If you were to ask a group of guitar players to name a single most iconic guitar model in history, chances are that Gibson Les Paul would be the first axe to … Read More “The Legendary Les Paul”

The Les Paul was by no means the first solid body electric guitar to hit the market. 60 years before the Les Paul, company founder Orville Gibson had designed the … Read More “A Brief History of The Les Paul”

It was legendary jazz guitarist and innovator Les Paul who was responsible for the creation of the greatest acoustic guitar of al time. Paul was not just an accomplished musician, … Read More “The Man Behind The Les Paul”

The Les Paul is well established in the classic rock genre. The classic British blues-rock has been shaped almost entirely by this instrument’s unique sound. Other rock that needs a … Read More “What Makes a Les Paul Unique”

Gibson guitars are synonymous with quality, beauty and are desired by collectors and musicians the world over. The Les Paul, in particular, has aided in the creation of the modern … Read More “How to Spot Fake Les Pauls”

Whether you’re a beginner learning to strum, or a professional looking to better his tone, choosing a Les Paul can be a challenge. There are close to 127 models that … Read More “Gibson Les Paul Buyers Guide”

Many guitarists go looking for the ultimate Les Paul guitar will be confronted with the huge varieties that exist. Why so many different types? Because as the best set-neck, solid-body … Read More “Gibson Les Paul Variations”

The easiest way to find the year of manufacture of a particular Gibson guitar is to reference the instrument’s serial number of factory order number. In the 1970s, Gibson standardized … Read More “Gibson Les Paul Guitar Serial Information”