The earliest approved model of the Gibson Les Paul — owned by Les Paul himself and known affectionately as “Number One” — is headed to auction. The lot will be part of the upcoming ...

“We can confirm a cease and desist has been issued against 16 Creative as the design infringes upon Gibson’s exclusive trademarks, particularly the iconic Les Paul body shape,” Gibson said ...

I cover the music industry. The Gibson Les Paul is practically synonymous with rock and roll, becoming the go-to axe for countless guitar heroes including Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page, Aerosmith ...

From 1958 to 1960, Gibson launched the Flying V and Explorer models, as well as the first semi-hollow body guitar, ES-335, and the Les Paul Standard sunburst finish. What’s that mean to the ...

Les Paul revolutionized popular music when he partnered with Gibson to manufacture his eponymous solid-body electric guitar, which has become the weapon of choice for countless rock legends.

The white 1961 Gibson Les Paul was brought into the the shop by the nephew of Mary Ford, the wife of Paul, with whom he recorded many hits until their divorce in 1963. Ford died in 1977 ...

Go behind the scenes at America’s legendary guitar-maker Take home a unique 1955 Les Paul in spectacular condition Meet the makers at the factory and enjoy a private performance from an up-and-coming ...

The joke in This Is Spinal Tap about an amp that “goes to 11” has particular resonance for anybody who’s ever picked up a solid-body electric guitar. The history of rock music is a ...

Probably not, but you can at least noodle around on a Les Paul that was custom made for him. A 1988 Gibson Les Paul that the former Beatle played during a TV tribute to the legendary guitarist and ...