The Gibson Les Paul was first produced early in 1952, the Les Paul was the very first solid body guitar to be produced by the Gibson Company, and was created due to the fact that Leo Fender had proven the viability of such a product with the Fender Telecaster .

The Gibson Les Paul. Just saying its name brings to mind some of the most iconic and influential recordings and rockers of the 20th century. From its beginnings in the hands of Les Paul himself opposite Mary Ford to Jimmy Page, Slash, Joe Bonamassa, and countless others, this legendary single-cut 6-string has solidified its place in rock history over the …

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By Jamie Dickson. ( Guitarist ) published 19 December 2022. We chart the key changes the Les Paul and its variants went through in its seminal early years. (Image credit: Future) The Gibson Les Paul was launched in 1952 with a multi-section maple top, mahogany body and neck.

September 11, 2022 Simon Morgan 9 min read. The Gibson Les Paul has been one of the most successful designs in the history of the stringed instrument. Despite being first built in the 1950s, the original design has stood the test of time.

Gibson's Les Paul signature model eventually came to define the sound of rock music – a role it still delights in to this day. Yet its design was a protracted process, with many twists and turns. Here, we present its story first-hand, both from its …

Who Was Les Paul? Les Paul designed a solid-body electric guitar in 1941, but by the time it was ready for production by Gibson in 1952, Leo Fender had already mass-produced the Fender...

Gene says that Les was grateful to Gibson and knew that he couldn't have achieved his dream without their help – and willingness to listen to what he wanted from a solid electric guitar. ... Les Paul's 'Number One' – the first guitar bearing his name to be approved for production – sold for $930,000 at The Exceptional Sale at ...

Les Paul Standard. READ MORE: Check out Gibson USA Les Paul Standard T 2017 here. The Les Paul Standard is the flagship model – the "Standard" model if you will. The design of the...

The Gibson Les Paul is one of the primary guitar models produced by the Gibson guitar company. It is a solidbody, single cutaway design that typically features two humbucker pickups. Models that feature single coils or three humbuckers are not uncommon either. The flagship model, the Les Paul...