The Gibson Les Paul Electric Guitar

The Gibson Les Paul debuted in 1952 in its famous Goldtop livery with two P90 pickups and a trapeze tailpiece. Beauty aside, the main selling points for the Gibson Les Paul included its easy playability and woody, sustaining sound. The luxuriously carved top, set neck and romantic-looking curves were created in express opposition to Fender’s utilitarian Telecaster (the name had changed by ’52), and the Les Paul was marketed as being a luxurious step up.

The Gibson Les Paul is an iconic instrument that has had a huge influence on the sound of rock music as we know it. Since it was introduced back in the 50s, the Les Paul has become the go-to instrument for many guitar heroes. Some of those legendary players include Jimmy Page, Billy Gibbons and Slash (who even has several signature models). Other Les Paul guitars include the Tribute, Classic and Special with a variety of left handed Les Pauls available.

The single cut body shape is a player favourite due to the easy access to the upper frets. There is even a double cut model for those who want to go one stage further. With two humbucker pickups, a Tune-O-Matic bridge plus independent volume and tone controls for each pickup, this is the Gibson Les Paul model many have seen on stage and in films throughout the decades.

From the famous cherry sunburst finish to the Custom 'tuxedo' model, there are plenty of variations in style to choose from. Popular colour choices include Gold Top and red. The Gibson Les Paul Standard is one of Gibson's most iconic styles but if you're looking for a no-frills work machine, the Studio models are perfect for just that without losing out on the big dual humbucker tone. For those who prefer vintage, Custom Shop models accurately recreate some of the most famous guitars ever created. These American made electric guitars cater to players who want a big sound and a professional grade instrument.