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Naia Izumi attends the Ed Asner Family Center's first annual "A Night of Dreams" gala at Exchange LA on November 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
“The Way We Talk is Never in 4/4”: Naia Izumi Speaks His Unique Musical Language on ‘A Residency in the Los Angeles Area’ This compelling pop masterwork brings original style and showcases stellar guitar talent.
George Benson with the Brother Jack McDuff Quartet
Watch a 21-Year-Old George Benson Ripping Up a Gibson Les Paul Standard in 1964 Here’s why the ‘Burst is far more than just a blues-rock machine.

Latest Les Paul Goldtop

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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