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Description
The Gibson Les Paul is an iconic piece of musical craftsmanship, revered by guitarists across genres for its rich sound and timeless design. This solid body electric guitar is steeped in history, yet engineered to meet the demands of modern musicians. Its mahogany body and maple top deliver a balanced tone that is both warm and resonant, making it a versatile choice for rock, blues, jazz, and beyond. The Les Paul features a set neck construction that provides enhanced sustain, while the rosewood fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience.
Equipped with dual humbucker pickups, this guitar ensures a noise-free performance with a wide range of tonal possibilities. Whether you're crafting intricate solos or delivering powerful riffs, the Les Paul responds with clarity and precision. The Tune-O-Matic bridge ensures reliable intonation and easy string adjustments, so you can focus on your performance without worrying about technical hitches.
Gibson's attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the Les Paul, from its high-quality hardware to its aesthetically pleasing finishes. It's not just an instrument; it's a statement piece that reflects your dedication to your craft.
Key Features:
- Solid mahogany body with a maple top
- Set neck construction for improved sustain
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Dual humbucker pickups for versatile sound
- Tune-O-Matic bridge for precise intonation
- Iconic design with a modern touch
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Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Gibson Les Paul.
Features and functionality
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Lighter Les Pauls with non-chambered backs tend to sell faster and maintain better value due to comfort and perceived quality.
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Use cases and applications
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The 2013-2019 Traditional and 2019-now Standard models are recommended if you can find ones that weigh under 9.5 lbs for improved playability.
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Mods and upgrades
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A 2022 Classic model was enhanced by swapping original electronics for 490R and 500T pickups, highlighting the ease of customizing newer Gibsons.
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Build quality
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The 2012 Classic Custom features a unique baked maple fretboard, noted for its rarity and excellent craftsmanship.
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User experience
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Owners note a significant quality and playability improvement in post-2019 Gibsons, marking a return to form for the brand.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 3 Reviews and 13 Ratings
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Highly personalised, both electrically and aesthetically
The overall ability and strength in depth of Gibson's Les Paul guitar leaves little requirement for modification, although in this instance I opted for a series of "upgrades" which were chosen with the intention if widening the instrument's inherent wide ranging capabilities... . I replaced Gibson's standard humbuckers with a pair of Bare Knucle Pickups' "Painkillers" which added more crispness and attack, especially higher up the scale, to the guitar's already superb tonal range. . I installed a Kent Armstrong single coil pickup between the humbuckers, which adds a rich, silky midrange to the tone, without unbalancing the overall sound. . A selectable/bypassable, active "Tone shaper" in the form of a "push/pull" enabled potentiometer sized unit affords a very subtle pre-amplifier and selective filtering to boost frequencies from bass, through middle and high, to Bass/Top boost. . All other modifications are purely aesthetic and just pander only to my love of individuality
Gibson Les Paul Standard 2005
An extraordinary guitar. Excellent sound and sustain, extraordinary finishes.
This review has been translated automatically into English. See original
Artist usage
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In the video titled "LEVELLERS -15 YEARS/ RIVERFLOW- PINKPOP 1994" on YouTube, Mark Chadwick can be observed playing a Gibson Les Paul.
In the video titled "The Rebel Rockers - Everyday Fun" by Morphin' Legacy on YouTube, Terry Watanabe, known as Mia's Brother, can be seen playing a Gibson Les Paul.
In the video titled "eskorbuto enterrado vivo ensayo," Iosu Expósito is seen rehearsing with a Gibson Les Paul guitar, notably in a cherry sunburst finish. This video is provided by Elyissuz on YouTube.
Roy Z is documented using a Gibson Les Paul, specifically a Gold Top model, according to the source "Roy Z | Dinosaur Rock Guitar." His use of a Les Paul can also been seen in live performances of "King in Crimson" with Bruce Dickinson.
In questa foto si vede chiaramente Lucio Corsi usare una Gibson Les Paul nera al concertone del Primo Maggio. Les Paul con cui d'altronde si è esibito a San Remo ed ha utilizzato spesso nel suo tour.
In the Lowrider Band performance of "The World Is A Ghetto," uploaded to YouTube by Daniel E. Meza, Howard E. Scott is clearly seen playing a Gibson Les Paul in a close-up shot at 9:09.
In the YouTube video titled "Mirodrom koncert - Split 1985. - Parni valjak" by gcoza11, Husein Hasanefendić is seen using a Gibson Les Paul at the 0:25 mark.
In Blondie Picture This and many other Blondie music videos in the late 70s, you can see Frank plays an ebony/black Gibson Les Paul but in this video you only need to look from 0:04 to see this.
Maika Maile is confirmed to use a Gibson Les Paul, as evidenced by a photograph taken by Flickr user ajaggedpulse during The Bamboozle 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where Maile is seen playing the guitar.
In the 1979 footage of National Health performing "The Collapso," Phil Miller is seen playing a brown Gibson Les Paul, starting at 0:42 and throughout the performance. This is corroborated by the Canterbury scene wiki Calyx.fr, which notes that his red SG Special was stolen at a gig in March 1974. This footage is available on YouTube courtesy of Alex Malone's Prog Rock Essentials.
Album Usage
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Genre Usage
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