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Joe Bonamassa and Jared James Nichols have found their favorite alternative to the humbucker
By Phil Weller published
Once the “underdog” pickup of the Les Paul universe, P90s are making a comeback among some of today's top players
U.S. Customs seize $18 million worth of fake guitars with the help of Gibson
By Phil Weller published
The 3,000-strong collection of counterfeits comes after a major operation worked to “identify and intercept” Gibson counterfeits
Best Epiphone Les Pauls 2024: 8 Wallet-Friendly Single-Cuts That Give Gibson A Run For Its Money
By Daryl Robertson last updated
This epic guide to the best Epiphone Les Pauls proves you don't need to spend big to get those legendary rock tones
Joe Walsh tells why Les Paul is his hero and the story that inspired him
By Phil Weller published
Walsh says he met Paul and found him inspiring beyond his guitar talents
Before he became a reliable rock hitmaker, Steve Miller was a child protégé of Les Paul
By Jackson Maxwell published
In an interview with GP, the Steve Miller Band leader recalled the monumental impression Paul left on him as a youngster
Chris Shiflett on trying to convince Joe Bonamassa his Murphy Lab ‘59 Les Paul was genuine
By Phil Weller published
The Foo Fighters guitarist had just bought the custom shop reissue, but Bonamassa wasn't falling for it
The story of how Fender nearly worked with Les Paul
By Phil Weller published
Leo Fender saw the potential of Les Paul’s solidbody guitar concept, but the latter opted not to work with the legendary luthier
Joe Perry talks about the guitar that got away from him – and it’s not a Les Paul
By Phil Weller published
When Joe Perry left Aerosmith in 1979, he wanted to distance himself from the band – and the guitars that defined his tenure with them – which meant that one beloved guitar regrettably slipped away
Peter Frampton to be honored with Les Paul Spirit Award
By Phil Weller published
The award, given out by the Les Paul Foundation in partnership with Gibson Gives, honors Frampton for his musical excellence, adventurous spirit, and embrace of new technologies
"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
By Rod Brakes published
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
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