Les Paul "The shot heard around the world”: How the Rolling Stones’ debut appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show launched not only them but also the Gibson Les Paul Standard The Stones' first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show shocked parents, thrilled kids, and gave many people their first glimpse of “the most historically important ‘Burst” – Keith Richards’ 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Guitar dealer Richard Henry retraces its history Les Paul: "I Invented Multitracking, So I Know You Can Record Parts Separately, but I Don’t Do That... A Song Has to Have One Feeling – When You Punch in, You’ve Got One Feeling Over Here, Another in the Middle, and Something Different Near the End" The late guitar pioneer discusses chasing the perfect sound (even at 90 years old), reading a story to audiences through his playing, and the unparalleled beauty of one magnificent note in this 2005 GP interview. "This Was the Secret We’d All Been Searching for!" Discover the Key to Peter Green's “Magic” 1959 'Burst Les Paul Tone Learn how the legendary Fleetwood Mac guitarist got the incredible out-of-phase sound on his famous 1959 Gibson Les Paul, "Greeny" Latest Les Paul Epiphone Unveils New Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess Standard By Jackson Maxwell last updated 30 July 21 The new, lower-cost version of the Rush legend's signature LP features a Graph Tech Ghost Floyd Rose system, coil-splittable humbuckers, and much more. Epiphone Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard Review By Dave Hunter last updated 30 July 21 Made in collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop, this LP offers late-50s-era taste without the eye-watering price tag. Take a Guided Tour of Gibson's Slash Collection Les Pauls and Acoustics By Jackson Maxwell last updated 14 July 21 The top-hatted guitar great goes deep on his flagship Gibson signature instruments. Vintage Vault: 1961 Gibson Les Paul Custom in 'reverse' custom color finish! By Rod Brakes published 12 July 21 Vintage guitar veteran David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars turns the spotlight on this ultra-rare Les Paul Custom. Watch Neal Schon Play His Iconic Les Paul for the Last Time By Rod Brakes last updated 12 July 21 Video The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer shares a few moments before his old faithful goes to auction. Video Watch Les Paul and Mary Ford Have a Guitar Duel in 1954 By GP Editors last updated 25 June 21 Les and his wife Mary Ford weren’t only known in guitar circles in the early '50s, they were two of the biggest names in music. Gibson Unveils New Exclusives Collection Guitars By Jackson Maxwell published 26 May 21 These Ebony and Olive Drab-finished Les Pauls, SGs, ES-335s, and Flying Vs are available exclusively from Gibson's website. Gibson Unveils New Peter Frampton Signature “Phenix” Les Paul Custom VOS By Jackson Maxwell published 4 May 21 The lost-and-found 'Frampton Comes Alive!' Les Paul has been given the Gibson Custom Shop replica treatment. One of the First Gibson Les Pauls Ever Made Was Destroyed in a Tornado – So Jared James Nichols is Restoring it By Jackson Maxwell published 29 April 21 Nicknamed "Dorothy," the Les Paul is thought to be one of the first examples of the 1952 model. Watch Yngwie Malmsteen Unleash Shred Fury on a 1959 Les Paul By Jackson Maxwell published 21 April 21 A resplendent '59 LP is made to sound like a souped-up superstrat. 123456789Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1Jackson Browne, John Mellencamp, Mavis Staples honored by Bruce Springsteen at second annual American Music Honors 2Peter Frampton reveals the stories behind five of his classic tracks3PRS SE CE24, SE Custom 24 Quilt and SE Swamp Ash Special review 4How a deeply personal twist of events brought a beloved 'Burst into Vince Gill's life5How Noel Gallagher and Beck helped bring the Black Keys' latest funky full-length, Ohio Players, to life
Epiphone Unveils New Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess Standard By Jackson Maxwell last updated 30 July 21 The new, lower-cost version of the Rush legend's signature LP features a Graph Tech Ghost Floyd Rose system, coil-splittable humbuckers, and much more.
Epiphone Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard Review By Dave Hunter last updated 30 July 21 Made in collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop, this LP offers late-50s-era taste without the eye-watering price tag.
Take a Guided Tour of Gibson's Slash Collection Les Pauls and Acoustics By Jackson Maxwell last updated 14 July 21 The top-hatted guitar great goes deep on his flagship Gibson signature instruments.
Vintage Vault: 1961 Gibson Les Paul Custom in 'reverse' custom color finish! By Rod Brakes published 12 July 21 Vintage guitar veteran David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars turns the spotlight on this ultra-rare Les Paul Custom.
Watch Neal Schon Play His Iconic Les Paul for the Last Time By Rod Brakes last updated 12 July 21 Video The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer shares a few moments before his old faithful goes to auction.
Watch Les Paul and Mary Ford Have a Guitar Duel in 1954 By GP Editors last updated 25 June 21 Les and his wife Mary Ford weren’t only known in guitar circles in the early '50s, they were two of the biggest names in music.
Gibson Unveils New Exclusives Collection Guitars By Jackson Maxwell published 26 May 21 These Ebony and Olive Drab-finished Les Pauls, SGs, ES-335s, and Flying Vs are available exclusively from Gibson's website.
Gibson Unveils New Peter Frampton Signature “Phenix” Les Paul Custom VOS By Jackson Maxwell published 4 May 21 The lost-and-found 'Frampton Comes Alive!' Les Paul has been given the Gibson Custom Shop replica treatment.
One of the First Gibson Les Pauls Ever Made Was Destroyed in a Tornado – So Jared James Nichols is Restoring it By Jackson Maxwell published 29 April 21 Nicknamed "Dorothy," the Les Paul is thought to be one of the first examples of the 1952 model.
Watch Yngwie Malmsteen Unleash Shred Fury on a 1959 Les Paul By Jackson Maxwell published 21 April 21 A resplendent '59 LP is made to sound like a souped-up superstrat.