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LEFT: Warren Haynes' signature Gibson Les Paul Standard. RIGHT: Warren Haynes performs with Gov't Mule during the 2023 Great South Bay Music Festival at Shorefront Park on July 23, 2023 in Patchogue, New York.
Warren Haynes tells us why he chose P90s for his new signature Gibson Les Paul Standard

By Andrew Daly Published

Haynes says the P90s are “the tonal change I’m looking for without turning knobs”

Electric Guitars
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry (L) and guitarist Slash perform during a concert at the Bare Pool Lounge at The Mirage Hotel & Casino to celebrate the resort's 20th anniversary early on October 3, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
"Slash begged me, 'Please don't ask me that.' " Joe Perry reveals the full story of how he lost and found the Les Paul ’Burst from his 1970s Aerosmith era

By Andrew Daly Published

The guitarist laments there is one guitar he sold long ago that he still wants back

Guitarists
Kirk Hammett shows his "Greeny" Les Paul Standard in this screengrab from Gibson TV's video
Kirk Hammett show and discuss 17 of his rarest guitars in a new in-depth video from Gibson TV

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

The guitarist presents his Les Paul Standards, Korina Explorers and Flying Vs, and much more in the Gibson TV documentary

Advice & Tips
Jeff Beck (left), the Gibson Custom Shop Jeff Beck Yardburst Les Paul Standard
Gibson's Custom Shop recreates Jeff Beck’s 1959 ‘YardBurst’ Les Paul Standard

By Phil Weller Published

Boasting specs and aesthetics mirroring the original version of Beck’s cherished guitar, only 130 of this premium instrument will be produced

Guitars
Guitarist Peter Green (right) and bassist John McVie, of British rock group Fleetwood Mac, rehearsing at the Royal Albert Hall, London, 22nd April 1969.
"This Was the Secret We’d All Been Searching for!" Discover the Key to Peter Green's “Magic” 1959 'Burst Les Paul Tone

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

Learn how the legendary Fleetwood Mac guitarist got the incredible out-of-phase sound on his famous 1959 Gibson Les Paul, "Greeny"

Guitarists
Joe Bonamassa performs at the Hong Kong International Trade and Exhibition Centre (KITEC) on September 27, 2012.
“I Could’ve Bought a House or These Three-Quarter-Million-Dollar Guitars": Joe Bonamassa Talks 'Burst Les Pauls and Collecting Other Rare Guitars in This Fascinating Interview From the Vault

By Guitar Player Staff Published

“I chose the guitars in a heartbeat,” said the blues rock titan

Guitars
1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard 'Sunny'
Gibson Offers “Mint” 1960 Les Paul Standard Dubbed ‘Sunny’ By Kirk Hammett

By Rod Brakes Published

“It’s like the sun cutting through clouds on an overcast day,” says the Metallica guitarist

Guitars
Kirk Hammett performs onstage with Metallica at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California on December 16, 2022
Kirk Hammett Purchases Ultra-Rare Black 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Custom-ordered by a jazz guitarist (who, ironically, couldn't afford the then-pricier Les Paul Custom) to match his tuxedo, the guitar was sold to the Metallica axeman by Carter Vintage Guitars.

Guitars
Eric Clapton, 1966
“Put the Microphone Over There On the Other Side of the Room Because I’m Going to Play Loud”: How Eric Clapton Took Volume to 11

By Dave Hunter Last updated

Armed with a Marshall and a Les Paul, Slowhand pushed the envelope of guitar tone in 1966.

Live Studio
George Benson with the Brother Jack McDuff Quartet
Watch a 21-Year-Old George Benson Ripping Up a Gibson Les Paul Standard in 1964

By Rod Brakes Last updated

Video Here’s why the ‘Burst is far more than just a blues-rock machine.

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