Latest Les Paul

Jerry Garcia, 1978

Here’s Why Jerry Garcia Was an Electric Guitar Innovator

By Christopher Scapelliti published

The Grateful Dead legend was a pioneering pilgrim of custom guitars and rack amps and effects.

Les Paul playing the Log

“I Have a Problem. I’ve Got to Make My Guitar Louder”: Les Paul on His Eureka Moment

By Art Thompson published

Video Learn the truth about Les’s fledgling idea in this Musicians Hall of Fame interview and discover how his tenacity and vision became Gibson’s greatest success story.

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1956 Gibson Les Paul Model (left) and 1957 Gibson Les Paul Model

This Unique Pair of Vintage Goldtops Has Some Extra-Special Bling

By Rod Brakes published

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.

Eddie Van Halen, 1979

Here’s Why Eddie Van Halen was a Guitar Gear Pioneer

By Christopher Scapelliti published

A master of technique and tone, the six-string innovator turned us on to the Strat ‘bucker and Floyd Rose.

Jesse Cook performs on stage at The Neptune Theatre on February 10, 2018 in Seattle, Washington

“My Music is a Reflection of My Life, Which Has Been a Little Bit All Over the Place”: Jesse Cook Talks Diverse New Album ‘Libre’

By Jimmy Leslie published

The nylon-string maestro finds release in electronic beats with his latest fret-burning effort.

Guitar Player issue 719 April 2022

Hendrix, Van Halen Lead List of Gear Innovators Inside the New Issue of Guitar Player

By Guitar Player Staff published

PLUS Skip James’ Bentonia blues legacy, John McLaughlin, Steve Morse, Jake Shimabukuro, Mike McCready, and Sonny Landreth on the late Howard Alexander Dumble. Plus – 2 unique covers!

Neil Young joins Jimmy Page and Robert Plant to perform with Led Zeppelin at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in 1995

Watch Neil Young’s Fiery Jam with Led Zeppelin at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

By Rod Brakes published

Video This rare moment captures Robert Plant also strapping on a Les Paul for “When the Levee Breaks.”

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Mike Bloomfield playing 'Burst

Listen to Mike Bloomfield’s Powerful ‘Burst-Fueled Electric Blues from the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival

By Rod Brakes published

Video Remembering the late, great guitarist on the anniversary of his passing.

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AVA One First Edition

AVA Puts an Elegant Spin on Carbon-Fiber Luthiery with its One First Edition

By Dave Hunter last updated

This forward-thinking design is an option for guitarists looking to break the bounds of conventional construction and find creatively expressive new voices.

Andrew Watt, 2019

“Collaboration is Key to Evolution”: Star Producer Andrew Watt Reveals His Top Five Career-Defining Records

By Richard Bienstock published

The master collaborator picks the tracks that have defined his role as guitarist and producer to stars old and new.

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