Sunburst Les Paul

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.

Eric Clapton of British rock group Cream performs on the TV show 'Ready Steady Go!' in London in 1966. — Watch Eric Clapton Playing a ’Burst in Some of Cream’s Earliest Footage from 1966 Before moving to an SG Standard this Holy Grail Gibson was the guitar prodigy’s main squeeze.

The Allman Brothers Band 'At Fillmore East' album arwork — Here’s Why the Allman Brothers Band’s ‘At Fillmore East’ Still Holds Up 50 Years Later The classic album that gave southern rock a home.

Grid List

Latest Sunburst Les Paul

Keith Richards with his 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard on the set of music programme 'Ready Steady Go!' in London

Watch the Rolling Stones’ Historical ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ Debut Appearance in Color

By Rod Brakes published 25 October 21

Video Guitar dealer Richard Henry retraces the fascinating history of “the most historically important ‘Burst” – Keith Richards’ 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.

Video

Mark Knopfler’s Favorite Studio Guitars

By Jamie Dickson published 28 September 21

6 of the Dire Straits legend's axes of choice.

Paul Kossoff performing with Free at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970

Watch Paul Kossoff Playing his Favorite ‘Burst (When He Gets It Working!)

By Rod Brakes published 27 August 21

Video A huge festival audience. The peak of your career. And a broken cable. It’s the kind of scenario guitar players have nightmares about.

Video

VH1 Photo of Gary MOORE and Peter GREEN, Peter Green & Gary Moore

Watch Gary Moore ‘Burst onto the Scene with Peter Green’s ‘Greeny’ Gibson Les Paul Standard

By Rod Brakes published 3 August 21

VIDEO Hear the mythical ‘Burst in action in this knockout performance featuring a classic rock all-star line-up.

VIDEO

The Pick Newsletter

Get the latest news, reviews and product advice straight to your inbox.

Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands

Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors

Thank you for signing up to The Pick. You will receive a verification email shortly.

There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again.

By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

1
Mike Baranik’s B-1 is a Retro-Modern Marvel
2
“We Just Thought We Might as Well Make Another Record Because We Sure Weren’t Going to be Doing Any Shows”: Zakk Wylde Talks Black Label Society's Lockdown Album
3
“The Key to Finding Who You Are is to Compose”: Lee Ritenour Reveals His Top Five Career-Defining Tracks
4
Here's Why Pat Martino’s ‘Joyous Lake’ Remains an Essential Listen from the Golden Age of Fusion
5
Developed by Leo Fender the Music Man Sabre I is a Sound Sculptor that Cuts Like a Knife

1
Mike Baranik’s B-1 is a Retro-Modern Marvel
2
“We Just Thought We Might as Well Make Another Record Because We Sure Weren’t Going to be Doing Any Shows”: Zakk Wylde Talks Black Label Society's Lockdown Album
3
“The Key to Finding Who You Are is to Compose”: Lee Ritenour Reveals His Top Five Career-Defining Tracks
4
Here's Why Pat Martino’s ‘Joyous Lake’ Remains an Essential Listen from the Golden Age of Fusion
5
Developed by Leo Fender the Music Man Sabre I is a Sound Sculptor that Cuts Like a Knife