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Goldtop

Les Paul playing the Log
“I Have a Problem. I’ve Got to Make My Guitar Louder”: Les Paul on His Eureka Moment Learn the truth about Les Paul's first guitar in this Musicians Hall of Fame interview and discover how his tenacity and vision became Gibson’s greatest success story.
1956 Gibson Les Paul Model (left) and 1957 Gibson Les Paul Model
This Unique Pair of Vintage Goldtops Has Some Extra-Special Bling Find out what this uber-rare dual P-90 1956 Les Paul and PAF-loaded 1957 model have in common with David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars.
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe
Gibson Goes Punk with the Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe Murphy Lab pays homage to Social Distortion’s charismatic frontman.

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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe

Gibson Goes Punk with the Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe

By Rod Brakes published 28 January 22

Murphy Lab pays homage to Social Distortion’s charismatic frontman.

Neil Young (guitar detail) performs at Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America at Miller Park on October 2, 2010 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Listen to the Exemplary Firebird Pickup Tones of Neil Young’s ‘Old Black’ Gibson Les Paul

By Rod Brakes published 12 November 21

Video Watch the Godfather of Grunge with Crazy Horse performing live in all their ragged glory.

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16th September 1952: guitarist Les Paul serenades his wife and singing partner Mary Ford

See the Crazy Mods Inside Les Paul’s “Number One” Goldtop

By Rod Brakes published 24 August 21

Video Take a tour of this historic guitar with Les Paul’s son, Gene Paul, and long-time guitar tech, Tom Doyle.

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Les Paul holding a Gibson Les Paul Standard

Watch Les Paul Give Ignorant Guitarist His Comeuppance

By Rod Brakes published 13 August 21

VIDEO Remembering the great Les Paul with fondness (and a beer).

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