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 A Look Back at Slash's Les Paul Standard Copy By Richard Bienstock published 9 April 21 For a time, one of the most recognizable Les Paul users in the world wasn't actually playing a Gibson. George Harrison's Four Key Late-’60s Guitars By Christopher Scapelliti published 29 March 21 Learn more about a quartet of George Harrison's favorite guitars from The Beatles' final years. Gibson to Reissue the Les Paul 70s Deluxe By Jackson Maxwell published 17 March 21 Like its original '70s Deluxe predecessors, this Les Paul sports a pair of mini-humbuckers and a mahogany body. Carlos Santana's Magical 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom By Alan di Perna published 5 February 21 This holy grail of Santana guitars defined the supernatural sound on ‘Abraxas’ and beyond. Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro V & Pro V Satin Review By Art Thompson published 17 December 20 Take a closer look at the Satin and gloss-finished LPs, designed in collaboration with and exclusively available at Guitar Center. Gibson Expands Slash Collection with New “Victoria” Les Paul Standard Goldtop By Jackson Maxwell published 2 December 20 The fifth Les Paul in the collection, the “Victoria” features Gibson Custom BurstBucker Alnico 2 pickups and color-coordinated hardware. Roy Buchanan's 1971-72 Les Paul Standard 58/54 Reissue Headed to Auction By Jackson Maxwell published 13 November 20 The value of the stage-used, tobacco sunburst-finished guitar is estimated at $10,000 - $12,000. Lou Pallo, Longtime Les Paul Trio Guitarist, Dead at 86 By Jackson Maxwell published 30 October 20 Keith Richards and the Les Paul Foundation paid tribute to the guitarist, who was also an integral part of the '50s and ‘60s New York session scene. Gibson Unveils New Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom Guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 28 October 20 The long-awaited Silverburst stunner is the first model in Gibson's “multi-year partnership" with the Tool guitarist. 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 READ1PRS SE CE24, SE Custom 24 Quilt and SE Swamp Ash Special review 2How a deeply personal twist of events brought a beloved 'Burst into Vince Gill's life3How Noel Gallagher and Beck helped bring the Black Keys' latest funky full-length, Ohio Players, to life4Best amp modelers 2024: Get your dream guitar tone with our top picks5Best overdrive pedals 2024: Strap in, it's time to drive
A Look Back at Slash's Les Paul Standard Copy By Richard Bienstock published 9 April 21 For a time, one of the most recognizable Les Paul users in the world wasn't actually playing a Gibson.
George Harrison's Four Key Late-’60s Guitars By Christopher Scapelliti published 29 March 21 Learn more about a quartet of George Harrison's favorite guitars from The Beatles' final years.
Gibson to Reissue the Les Paul 70s Deluxe By Jackson Maxwell published 17 March 21 Like its original '70s Deluxe predecessors, this Les Paul sports a pair of mini-humbuckers and a mahogany body.
Carlos Santana's Magical 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom By Alan di Perna published 5 February 21 This holy grail of Santana guitars defined the supernatural sound on ‘Abraxas’ and beyond.
Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro V & Pro V Satin Review By Art Thompson published 17 December 20 Take a closer look at the Satin and gloss-finished LPs, designed in collaboration with and exclusively available at Guitar Center.
Gibson Expands Slash Collection with New “Victoria” Les Paul Standard Goldtop By Jackson Maxwell published 2 December 20 The fifth Les Paul in the collection, the “Victoria” features Gibson Custom BurstBucker Alnico 2 pickups and color-coordinated hardware.
Roy Buchanan's 1971-72 Les Paul Standard 58/54 Reissue Headed to Auction By Jackson Maxwell published 13 November 20 The value of the stage-used, tobacco sunburst-finished guitar is estimated at $10,000 - $12,000.
Lou Pallo, Longtime Les Paul Trio Guitarist, Dead at 86 By Jackson Maxwell published 30 October 20 Keith Richards and the Les Paul Foundation paid tribute to the guitarist, who was also an integral part of the '50s and ‘60s New York session scene.
Gibson Unveils New Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom Guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 28 October 20 The long-awaited Silverburst stunner is the first model in Gibson's “multi-year partnership" with the Tool guitarist.