Gibson Les Paul
Gibson's Les Paul is a solid body guitar that was developed in the early 1950s by Ted Mc Carty the owner of Gibson and approved by jazz pop artist Les Paul. It was developed to 'cash in' on the new electric guitar market that had been popularlised with guitars such as Fender's Telecaster.
There has been a bit confussing and debate in the past about who contributed what to the Les Paul, with Gibson claiming that Les Paul helped out in two areas, he consulted on the trapeze tailpiece and he also chose the Gold colour - as it "looked expensive" and the second colour was black as it apparently made your fingers look like they were moving faster than they are - the black was also referred to looking classy like a tuxedo.
Artists such as Paul McCartney and Slash from Guns 'n' Roses both play Les Pauls.
Over 50 years later and the Les Paul is as popular as ever which a wide range of models, colours and specifications available on the market today - with Gibson's Les Paul's vintage looks, with modern hardware.
This is Gibson's version of the Black Label Society's Zakk Wylde signature guitar. A similar version is also available from Epiphone.
This model has a solid mahogany body with carved maple to and a 3 piece maple Neck with no finish. It uses 22 Maple frets and EMG-81 and EMG-85 Bridge and Tailpiece pickups. Gibson's LP Zakk Wylde uses a Nashville TOM/Stopbar and has Gold Hardware.
This is the most popular Les Paul. It's a rock and roll icon, debuting in 1952 and still not forgotten!
Based on the 60s Les Paul, this guitar offers players a thin tapered neck and the improved power of ceramic magnet humbuckers.
Gibson introduced the Les Paul Studio in 1983. It was designed as an instrument for the studio musician, hence the name. Due to its intended role in the studio, the design is based around optimal sound output. The Les Paul Studio features a maple top, with mahogany back, and a hand-sanded neck crafted from a single piece of mahogany.
It is available in Ebony, Wine Red, and Fireburst, with a choice of either gold or chrome hardware. The Les Paul Studio is also available in Alpine White with gold hardware.
Using the specification that made Les Paul the success it is, this guitar has been made with vintage touches that players love!
This guitar has been described as a "stripped down, rock and roll flame thrower". It's the most powerful Les Paul available and only have the essentials needed.
The Les Paul Cutaway adds a weather, well played look to the guitar with one of Gibsons impressive "worn" finishes.
