TheLes Paul Special is a classic model. Stripped down and simplistic, it evokes the Gibson of the late fifties and early sixties. I will not play bullshit bingo by using either "iconic" or "authentic" in my article, I will leave that shovelling to the Gibson talking head(s), but the idea is a simple guitar like in the olden days.

In 1983, Gibson released the very first Gibson Les Paul Studio, a guitar designed to deliver all the tonal benefits and playability of a Les Paul Standard, but without the embellishments. This enabled them to keep the cost down and provide a more affordable guitar for players who wanted that thick LP sound, without the hefty price tag. Even though there are dozens of versions of this iconic guitar, in our roundup of the best Les Paul Style guitars, we actually named the Gibson Les Paul Studio our Editor’s Choice. In this KillerGuitarRigs Review we’ll be going into depth on the LP Studio to explain to you exactly why we thought this particular model was worthy of our highest honors. If you’ve been in the market for a Les Paul style guitar, you won’t want to miss this! ContentsGibson Les Paul Studio Who Is This For? Appearance / Features / ControlsPerformance / SoundOther Guitars to ConsiderESP LTD Gary Holt GH-600Gibson Les Paul SpecialFinal Thoughts on the Gibson Les Paul Studio The Gibson Les Paul Studio is an absolute workhorse of a guitar that we think is best suited to intermediate and advanced players who are looking for a high-quality instrument that can handle a wide range of tones and playing styles. It comes from the factory with stage and studio ready tones and playability, so whether you’re into metal, rock, country, blues, or jazz, the LP studio can do it all. Appearance / Features / Controls Mark Agnesi Talks About The Les Paul Studio The LP Studio comes in a good range of finishes, and considering that this is supposed to be one of their lower tier models, we think they come in some of the nicest colors in the whole range. Our test guitar came to us in Smokehouse Burst, which really looked great, but it’s also available in Ebony, Heritage Cherry Sunburst, Wine Red, and a Sweetwater Exclusive Bourbon Burst. As with all Gibsons, it was made in the USA, and came with a nitro finish. This will age naturally unlike the polyurethane finish you’d find on the Epiphone equivalents. This will eventually result in that sought after checked “relic” appearance. The Studio has the traditional mahogany body topped with a carved maple cap. It wasn’t figured like you’d find on a Standard, but the wood grain still looked fantastic, and with the Smokehouse Burst finish, actually looked almost like it had a burled top. Weight wise, it came in at just a little over 8lb, which is about average for a modern Les Paul. It had a mahogany SlimTaper 60s neck, a gorgeous rosewood fretboard, and the frets themselves had been treated to a PLEK dressing. We hadn’t originally anticipated that the studio would have PLEKd frets, so this was definitely a pleasant surprise. Of course, as a Studio, there was no binding anywhere on the guitar, which meant no nibbing on the frets. Fortunately the PLEK treatment resulted in such a great finish, we didn’t miss having nibbed frets. For electronics, it came with a pair of PAF style pickups, with a 490R in the Neck, and a 498T in the bridge. This is a tried and tested combo, and was perfectly suited to the Studio. For an even greater range of tones, the pickups were coil tapped, too. Not to be confused with coil splitting humbuckers, coil tapping pickups like these can be set to use either the full pickup magnet, or just part of it. This reduces the number of windings available, giving a lower output, and a more vintage tone. The hardware was of the typical high quality, including a Tune-O-Matic bridge and Grover Rotomatic Tuners. Besides that, it came with a nice vegan leather hybrid gig bag for storage and transport. Performance / Sound Gibson Les Paul Studio - Top 5 Reasons to Buy over Epiphone As mentioned, we thought very highly of the Les Paul Studio. The overall feel was fantastic, and it was very much a pro level workhorse right out of the box. Weight wasn’t an issue, thanks to the modern weight relieved body – this solved one of the biggest complaints about Les Pauls in general, and added significantly to the overall playing comfort. The out of the box setup was excellent, with a phenomenal low action. We found no fret buzz, and nor was there any kind of choke out. We barely needed any pressure to fret a note, which made it incredibly easy playing. We loved the pickups – The 490R pickup in the neck position, had a warm and smooth tone with a slightly lower output than the 498T pickup in the bridge position. The 498T had a brighter tone with much more bite, and was perfect for lead lines. Having coil tapping opened up some great tones that we’ve not found in other Les Paul models. When activated, it gave us some amazing vintage warmth – perfect for classic blues. Not quite original PAF, but certainly along those lines. Other Guitars to Consider We highly recommend the Gibson Les Paul Studio, but given how much of an investment it is, we do understand how important it can be to weigh up all your options first. For that reason, we’ve highlighted a couple of our favorite alternative options below ESP LTD Gary Holt GH-600 The ESP LTD Gary Holt GH-600 is a great choice for players who want the Les Paul look with an aggressive edge. It features an all-mahogany body for a thick and resonant tone, and a thin U-shaped neck profile for extreme speed. Its dual EMG active pickups give this Gary Moore Signature model an extremely high output, which results in amazing clarity, even with the gain at 11, and the Floyd Rose trem system delivers huge divebomb abilities while maintaining incredible tuning stability. Gibson Les Paul Special The Gibson Les Paul Special is an excellent alternative to the Studio. It still has the Les Paul mojo, but offers a completely different tone thanks to the mahogany slab body and twin P90 pickups. It’s a real punk weapon with its signature overdriven growl, but at the same time, it can also serve up some gorgeous sparkling cleans, too. It may have been one of Gibson’s student grade models originally, but today it’s a premium guitar with PLEKd frets, period correct hand wired electronics, and even Orange Drop capacitors for more consistent tone. Final Thoughts on the Gibson Les Paul Studio The Gibson Les Paul Studio really is an icon in the world of guitars. For decades, it’s been an affordable entry point into the Gibson Les Paul ecosystem, while still providing the classic LP tone that has truly helped to shape music as we know it today. Especially if trim and embellishments aren’t a big deal for you, you could save upwards of $1000 by opting for the Studio, and still get the same end result. We absolutely love this guitar, and we’re confident that you will, too.

Theyenable the guitar to fit any kind of blues style, which means you can easily transition from smooth and clean, almost jazzy sound, to thunderous high-gain screaming with a ton of sustain, as you would expect from a Les Paul. Sure, the Gibson Les Paul is a better instrument, but the Epiphone version isn't too far off.
Home Gear Image credit Gibson Ever since the Late Fifties, when Gibson installed two humbucking pickups on the Les Paul Model electric guitar, gave it a sunburst finish and changed its name to the Gibson Les Paul Standard, the model has remained exactly that a standard. From the late Sixties and onwards Gibson has introduced a wide variety of variants of the Les Paul model like the Classic, Studio, Traditional and Tribute, but, as those names suggest, most of these models were designed to deliver a vintage-inspired vibe that evoked the original great as these retrograde models are and were, they didn’t offer a lot for players whose tastes and preferences are more in line with forward-looking refinements and innovations. With the introduction of the new Les Paul Modern model, Gibson has finally rectified that situation by offering a modified version of the beloved Les Paul with the versatile features, fast playability and contemporary styling many of today’s players prefer. If you’ve always loved the sound of a Gibson Les Paul, but found the model just a little too outdated, the Les Paul Modern is the version you’ve been waiting the exception of the gloss nitrocellulose lacquer Faded Pelham Blue, Sparkling Burgundy and Graphite finish options and clear Top Hat control knobs, the Les Paul Modern looks almost identical to Standard models and similar variations from the past, but closer examination reveals many more changes beyond its cosmetic appearance. Like the original Standard, the Modern is constructed with a mahogany neck and mahogany body with a maple slab top, but the body features Gibson’s "ultra-modern" weight relief that reduces the overall weight to nine pounds or less. For this model, Gibson has returned to using genuine ebony instead of the previous ebony substitute Richlite for the fretboard, which also features a 10-to 16-inch compound radius. The neck also features 22 medium jumbo frets and an asymmetrical slim profile that’s thicker and more curved at the bass strings, and thinner and flatter at the treble few notable changes have been made to the hardware as well. While the tuners have familiar-looking Kluson-style tulip-shaped or keystone buttons, they’re actually a set of locking Grover Rotomatics. The Nashville Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece are crafted from lightweight aluminum to enhance resonance and brightness. Electronics consist of a Burstbucker Pro Rhythm neck humbucker and a Burstbucker Pro + Lead bridge humbucker. Push/pull functions on all four control knobs greatly expand the available tonal options. The volume controls provide coil splitting for their corresponding pickups when pulled out; the neck tone control engages an out-of-phase setting when both pickups are engaged; and when the bridge tone control is pulled out, it instantly mainlines the bridge pickup only directly to the output, completely bypassing the settings of all of the volume and tone controls, and the pickup selector Gibson Les Paul Modern’s tone is 100 percent Les Paul, although the Burstbucker Pro pickups provide character that’s a touch brighter and more aggressive. The push/pull control knob functions exponentially expand the tonal palette of your Les Paul, with the coil-splitting functions providing the bark and bite of P90 single-coils and the phase switch delivering a wonderfully wah-like honking, hollow midrange with a multitude of variations when using both pickups and experimenting with various tone control settings. The bridge tone control’s bypass function is the real killer here, providing an instant balls-to-the-walls aggressive boost that’s ideal for leads that cut to the jugular vein. The Modern’s playability is fast and furious, with unrestricted access to the upper frets at last. Tuning stays rock solid, and with its updated makeover it looks pretty rockin’ PRICE $2,799 MANUFACTURER Gibson, Push/pull control knobs provide coil-splitting for P90-style single-coil tones, phase switching and a bypass function that hotwires the bridge pickup directly to the output.● The neck features numerous upgrades, including a genuine ebony fretboard with compound radius, slim asymmetrical profile and comfortable heel BOTTOM LINE The Gibson Les Paul Modern is a true modern update that delivers classic Les Paul sounds, a significantly expanded palette of tones and the fast playability that today’s players guitar gear to exploreThese are the best electric guitars available todayRaise hell with the best metal guitars for all budgetsThe best electric guitars under $2,000 for intermediate and pro playersFreshen up with the best electric guitar stringsJust getting started? 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Home Features Image credit Future The Gibson Les Paul - the guitar, the myth, the legend. This genuinely iconic electric guitar has had a rather large hand in shaping rock 'n' roll ever since it was released way back in 1952. Many of the biggest axe-wielding stars from Slash and Gary Moore to Billy Gibbons and Jimmy Page have opted to make this single-cut beauty their number one guitar and, as a result, have firmly cemented Les Paul's place in music history. With the Les Paul being so popular for so long, it would stand to reason that there's a myriad of different options available. We know this can get a little confusing. That’s why we've put together this handy guide to the best Les Pauls you can buy right now, at various price points. We have also listed them in order of series, from the budget-friendly Epiphone to the high-end Murphy Labs custom shop model, to make it a little easier to navigate. We know that the guitar marketplace is awash with incredibly well-built single-cut guitars, from the likes of PRS, Heritage, and ESP, to name a few. Still, we’re solely focussing on Gibson/Epiphone for this article. So, with that being said, let’s dive into our Gibson Les Paul buyer’s guide right now. Best Gibson Les Pauls Our top picksIt's hard not to recommend every Les Paul, but it would undoubtedly be the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s if we have to pick just one. This is the flagship offering from Gibson, and it's hard to beat. It looks stunning, plays like a dream, and most importantly, sounds killer. For the financially savvy, we recommend checking out the Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute Humbucker. This stripped-back, no-nonsense guitar may not have all the bells and whistles of the Standard but has bags of attitude and a sound to Gibson Les Pauls Product Guide Image credit Epiphone 1. Epiphone Les Paul 50s StandardThe ideal option for beginners or the budget-consciousSpecificationsBody Mahogany/ Maple VeneerNeck MahoganyScale Indian LaurelFrets 22 Medium JumboPickups Epiphone ProBucker 1/2 HumbuckersControls 2 x volume, 2 x tone, 3-way toggle pickup switchHardware LockTone ABR Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar TailpieceFinish Metallic Gold, Heritage Cherry Sunburst, Vintage SunburstReasons to buy+Looks just like the real deal +Nice feeling neck+Pickups are surprisingly good Reasons to avoid-The thick finish can put some players off If you’ve been paying attention, you'll know that Epiphone has gone through a somewhat extensive revamp over the last couple of years, following in the footsteps of Gibson - literally. The new "inspired by Gibson" range takes the much-loved models from their American brethren and makes them more guitar may be the budget option, but it's still a Les Paul through and through. This Epiphone Les Paul features a mahogany body and mahogany neck with a long neck tenon. However, it does sport a maple veneer rather than the solid maple top found on the Nashville counterpart. A significant change for the new model is the Kalamazoo headstock - something Epiphone fans have been crying out for. Gone is the modified Gibson design, in favor of the original headstock that harkens back to Epiphone's past. So if you're looking for the best Les Paul, but you don't want to remortgage the house, this is an ideal option for you! Read our Epiphone Les Paul 50s Standard review Image credit Epiphone2. Epiphone Les Paul CustomThe budget option with a touch of class SpecificationsBody MahoganyNeck MahoganyScale EbonyFrets 22 Medium JumboPickups Epiphone ProBucker 2/3 HumbuckersControls 2 x volume, 2 x tone, 3-way toggle pickup switchHardware LockTone ABR Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar TailpieceFinish Alpine White, EbonyReasons to buy+Ebony fretboard+Slim neck +Who doesn't like the look of a Custom? Reasons to avoid-Some may consider it expensive for an Epiphone The Les Paul Custom has been a mainstay among rock royalty since it was introduced in 1954. It has been seen draped over the shoulder of Randy Rhoades, James Hetfield, Mick Mars, and of course, Les Paul himself. The Epiphone Les Paul Custom does a great job at re-creating this stunning guitar at a much more wallet-friendly price. The ever-popular 60s slim taper neck is adorned with a genuine ebony fingerboard and large block inlays, resulting in a guitar that plays as good as it looks. It also comes loaded with the Epiphone ProBucker 2/3 humbuckers, with era-appropriate wiring and CTS pots. So if you’re looking for an axe that is dripping with vintage mojo but at an accessible price, then look no further than the Epiphone Les Paul Custom. Image credit Gibson3. Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute Humbucker The back to basics, no-nonsense GibsonSpecificationsBody MahoganyNeck MapleScale RosewoodFrets 22 Medium JumboPickups 490R/490T HumbuckerControls 2 x volume, 2 x tone, 3-way toggle pickup switchHardware Compensated Wraparound BridgeFinish Vintage Cherry Satin, Worn White Satin, Ebony Satin, Natural Walnut SatinReasons to buy+Simple design+Comfortable neck +490T/R pickups Reasons to avoid-Compensated wraparound bridge not for everyone The Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute is a stripped-down rock 'n' roll machine at its heart. This guitar boils down the Les Paul to its most essential elements, making it the perfect option for the player who isn't looking for all the bells and whistles. This modern take on a vintage style Les Paul special comes loaded with the 490R and 490T open-coil humbuckers, which deliver a warm, punchy sound. This simple guitar strays even further from its vintage roots with the inclusion of a maple neck, which offers superb comfort and playability with its rounded edges, as well as added strength. We must say, the Les Paul Special Tribute offers tremendous value for money, giving you the ability to purchase an American-made Gibson guitar for under $/£1,000. If you're the type of player who likes a no-nonsense instrument built to melt faces, do yourself a favor and check this one out. Image credit Gibson 4. Gibson Les Paul StudioA reliable studio companionSpecificationsBody Mahogany/Maple TopNeck MahoganyScale RosewoodFrets 22 Medium JumboPickups 490R/498T HumbuckerControls 2 x Push/Pull Volumes Coil-Tap, 2 x Tone, 3-way toggle pickup switchHardware Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic/ StopbarFinish Tangerine Burst, Wine Red, Smokehouse Burst, EbonyReasons to buy+Classic Les Paul tone+Nice finish options Reasons to avoid-We would rather have a case instead of a gig bag Originally conceived as a more affordable, basic version of the Standard, the Les Paul Studio has developed a reputation all of its own since its debut in 1983. The term "studio" comes from the idea that no one cares what your guitar looks like in the recording studio, it's what it sounds like that matters - and this bare-bones guitar sounds like a Les Paul! This simple electric guitar isn't just for the recording studio. Many notable players have used them on tour. You can often see Jade Puget of AFI or Frank Iero of My Chemical Romance putting these guitars through their paces on stages worldwide. The current iteration of the Studio features a rosewood fingerboard and slim taper mahogany neck and a mahogany body with the Ultra-Modern weight relief. The 490R and 498T humbucking pickups provide the high-output you want from a modern Les Paul, and the two push-pull pots offer a coil-tapping option, meaning this guitar is the perfect companion in the studio.Image credit Gibson 5. Gibson Les Paul JuniorThe student model turned punk iconSpecificationsBody MahoganyNeck MahoganyScale RosewoodFrets 22 Medium JumboPickups Dog Ear P-90Controls Volume, 1 Tone Hand-wired with Orange Drop CapacitorsHardware Nickel Wraparound BridgeFinish Vintage Tobacco Burst, EbonyReasons to buy+Classic P-90 tone+Pure simplicity +Comes with a hard-shell case Reasons to avoid-Fat 50’s neck not for everyone When Gibson released their new student model way back in 1954, they could never have imagined that not only would it still be around today, but that it would be a firm favorite of many punk and rock guitar players. This beautifully simple instrument has long been associated with hard-hitting players such as Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day to Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke, and many others. Sometimes simple is better, and this guitar really is as simple as it gets. The single-cut mahogany body houses a solitary dogear P-90 pickup, single volume, and tone control, as well as a vintage-style nickel wraparound bridge. Don't let the lack of features fool you. This guitar certainly packs a punch, and backing off your tone or volume can get a wide range of sounds out of its limited set-up. Image credit Gibson 6. Gibson Les Paul Standard '60sThe Standard by which all others are measuredSpecificationsBody Mahogany/ AA Figured Maple TopNeck MahoganyScale RosewoodFrets 22 Medium JumboPickups Burstbucker 61R/61TControls 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch Hand-wired with Orange Drop CapacitorsHardware Nickel ABR-1 Tune-O-MaticFinish Iced Tea, Bourbon Burst, UnburstReasons to buy+A joy to play +Stunning looks+Great sounding pickups Reasons to avoid-More finish options would be nice The Standard is Gibson's flagship Les Paul and arguably the most iconic. From its beautiful flame maple top, bound body, and mother of pearl Gibson logo to the throaty mid-range bite of its humbucking pickups, this guitar sounds just as good as it looks. The introduction of the original series saw Gibson go back to what made their guitars so legendary in the first place. No more robot tuners, PCB quick connect pots, or extra wide necks, just simple, elegant guitars. The Les Paul Standard 60's features a solid mahogany body with a stunning AA figured maple top and an incredibly playable slim taper 60's-style mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard and trapezoid inlays. The Gibson Les Paul Standard 60's is easily one of the best options if you’re looking for a new Les Paul. This guitar certainly impresses with its beautiful looks and killer tones. So, if you're unsure which is the best Les Paul to go for, you can't go wrong with a Les Paul Standard. Image credit Gibson 7. Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s P-90 Gold TopGibson is going for goldSpecificationsBody Mahogany/Maple TopNeck MahoganyScale RosewoodFrets 22 Medium JumboPickups 2x P-90Controls 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch Hand-wired with Orange Drop CapacitorsHardware Nickel ABR-1 Tune-O-MaticFinish Gold TopReasons to buy+Who doesn’t love a gold top?+Tone for days Reasons to avoid-Avoid if you don’t like large necks First of all, how stunning is this Les Paul? This beautiful guitar pays homage to the LPs of the early '50s, without the insane price tag of an original vintage example. Like the 60's Standard, this guitar features a solid mahogany body with a maple top, but this time it comes with a larger 50's-style mahogany neck and a dual set of P-90 pickups. The sweet sound of these pickups is the result of the Alnico V magnets, audio taper potentiometers, and orange drop may not have the budget for an authentic vintage gold top, but you can still get the look and sound with the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s P-90. Image credit Gibson 8. Gibson Les Paul ModernA modern take on a classicSpecificationsBody Mahogany/Maple TopNeck MahoganyScale EbonyFrets 22 Medium JumboPickups Burstbucker Pro Rhythm/LeadControls 2 Push/Pull Volumes Coil-Tap, 2 Push/Pull Tones Pure Bypass/Phase & Toggle SwitchHardware Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-MaticFinish Faded Pelham Blue Top, Sparkling Burgundy Top, Graphite TopReasons to buy+Modern contoured heel+Cool finish options Reasons to avoid-Traditionalists should avoid Gibson has always been cutting-edge, and the Les Paul Modern proves they are still innovating. This contemporary instrument is loaded with features that take the Les Paul into a new sonic place. This guitar is built for comfort and speed, and the ultra-modern weight relief means this instrument is no longer a back-breaker - read more on our favorite lightweight Les Paul alternatives. The contoured heel joint gives unprecedented access to the higher frets, and the asymmetrical neck profile and compound radius ebony fingerboard give this guitar an incredibly slinky feel, which is a joy to play - especially for fast playing or metal. So if you find yourself longing for a Les Paul with modern playability, then this is definitely the Gibson for you. Read our Gibson Les Paul Modern review Image credit Gibson 9. Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard ReissueBag yourself a burst… for a fraction of the priceSpecificationsBody 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany/ 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue FitNeck Solid MahoganyScale Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue FitFrets 22 Historic Medium-JumboPickups Custombucker Alnico III UnpottedControls 2 Volume/2 Tone CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil CapacitorsHardware Nickel ABR-1Finish Washed Cherry Sunburst, Iced Tea Burst, Dirty LemonReasons to buy+A fantastic replica of a vintage '59+Most comfortable LP neck Reasons to avoid-The price may put a lot of players off -Avoid if you are looking for modern features Often referred to as the "holy grail" of electric guitar, the '59 Les Paul is one of the most coveted instruments of all time, with originals easily going for $/£100,000. These guitars were created during Gibson's golden era and have been the weapon of choice for so many rock gods, such as Slash, Jimmy Page, Joe Bonamassa, and Bernie Marsden. If you're anything like us, then you don't exactly have a spare 100k sitting around - and even if you did, there's no way you'd blow it on a single guitar - well, the next best thing would have to be the Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue. The clever people over at the Gibson Custom Shop have meticulously recreated every detail of this priceless vintage guitar. From using lasers to scan the original dimensions, to the use of period correct hide glue, and even going as far as to recreate the plastics down to a molecular level, they really have tried to capture every detail of this rare guitar.Image credit Gibson10. Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Murphy Lab AgedA gold nugget from the golden era of guitarsSpecificationsBody 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany/ 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue FitNeck Solid MahoganyScale Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue FitFrets 22 Historic Medium-JumboPickups Custombucker Alnico III UnpottedControls 2 Volume/2 Tone CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil CapacitorsHardware Nickel ABR-1Finish Double Gold with Dark BackReasons to buy+Absolutely beautiful guitar+As close as you can get to a vintage '57 LP Reasons to avoid-Aged guitars aren’t for everyone If you thought the '59 was accurate to its vintage counterpart, then the Murphy Lab takes it to a whole new level. The brainchild of master builder and guitar aging pioneer Tom Murphy, the Murphy Lab has one goal - to make highly precise aged guitars indistinguishable from the originals. If you have ever been lucky enough to play an original gold top, you'll probably have noticed that the finish has cracked. This is referred to as "checking." This is a reasonably common phenomenon found on nitrocellulose finish guitars. The Murphy Lab has managed to expertly recreate the look and feel of this, bringing an air of authenticity to this Les Paul. Even the light aging around the headstock, and yellowing lacquer over the Gibson logo, make this guitar feel like a true vintage example. We’re well aware that this process isn't for everyone. Still, if you're looking for a custom shop guitar with an added level of detail, then it's worth looking at a Custom Shop Murphy Lab Les Paul. Best Gibson Les Pauls A brief historyImage credit FutureThe Gibson Les Paul has gone through many, many changes over the years. Quite frankly, we don't have time to go through every variation, so let's just discuss the most critical milestones in the evolution of the most famous single-cut guitar of all time. Making its debut in 1952, the "Les Paul Model" was the creation of Ted McCarty, John Huis, and Les Paul. Although there are varying stories about this, depending on who you ask… Some say Gibson had the final design before contacting Les, and some say Les came up with the design himself. We know that Les approached Gibson in 1941 with an idea for a solid-body guitar - The Log. Gibson, uninterested at the time, didn’t take Les up on his new invention. Fender would ultimately beat them to the punch with the release of the Broadcaster/Telecaster. In an attempt to catch up to their Californian rivals, Gibson needed a solid-body guitar, and they needed it fast. They would eventually team up with the seasoned inventor, and thus, the “Les Paul Model” was born. Beloved for their insanely good looks, unbeatable playability, and the definitive Les Paul tone, these guitars sell for upwards of $/£100, version of the Les Paul featured a trapeze tailpiece and a set of "soap bar" P-90 pickups. It was also gold - yes, that's right, the first Les Paul models were all Gold Tops. The classic sunburst finish didn't come into production until much later, but we’ll get to 1957 the Les Paul went through some significant changes. Now sporting a set of PAF patent applied for humbucker pickups and the far more recognizable Tune-O-Matic bridge and 1959, and 1960 would see the release of the "burst." A group of sunburst Les Paul's that would go on to be among the most sought-after guitars of all time. Beloved for their insanely good looks, unbeatable playability, and the definitive Les Paul tone, these guitars sell for upwards of $/£100, with guitars this good, the next few years must have been looking good for the Les Paul? No. It's unfathomable now, but these guitars really weren't that popular back in the day. The sales of the Gibson Les Paul had been steadily declining for years. Gibson needed to do something drastic to keep up with the rising popularity of the Fender Stratocaster. This led us to the Les Paul redesign - the SG. Although still bearing the Les Paul name, the guitar we now know as the SG would take on the mantle for the next few years. Gibson would later re-introduce the Les Paul in its single-cut glory in then, Gibson has been churning out an array of Les Pauls at differing price points, from various factories over the years, from Kalamazoo, Nashville, and Memphis. We could go on all day about the history of the Gibson Les Paul, but let's leave it there and move on to some buying Gibson Les Pauls Buying adviceVintage Gibson Les Paul Gold Top with finish checking Image credit FutureWe know that buying a Les Paul can be daunting. At the end of the day, these are expensive guitars, and you want to make the right choice. Don't worry, we have your back. Here, we will discuss a few things to bear in mind when purchasing your new Les Paul. Les Paul neck profiles You can trust Guitar World Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing guitar products so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we you have been looking at Les Pauls for a while, you'll have noticed that Gibson offers different neck profiles. These range from the slim-taper 60's neck to the chunky 50's profile. There is no right or wrong neck for you. It really is a personal preference. Suppose you’re unsure which is suitable for you. In that case, we recommend sticking to the more universally loved '60s profile, as this fits most players' needs. If you’re looking at vintage reissue guitars, you won't get a choice, as they come with the neck profile that is correct for the era it's reissuing. Pickup choice Next, you need to find your sound, and this comes in the form of the pickups in your Les Paul. If you want to nail the searing classic rock tones, then seek out the PAF-style humbuckers. Perhaps you favor the bold attack of the P-90, then it's worth looking at a Les Paul Junior, Special, or '54 reissue. Gibson offers a few Les Paul's with a high-output pickup option for the modern player, perfect for bringing the house down with high-gain riffage. How much does a Gibson Les Paul weigh? It's no secret that the Les Paul is a heavy guitar, but don't worry if back problems are stopping you from getting the guitar of your dreams. Gibson has a few models in their extensive catalog that utilize the "ultra-modern weight-relief." This process is usually found on the "modern" series of instruments. It uses a series of small chambers to keep the weight down and make the guitar more manageable. If you’re a traditionalist, and this sounds like something you'd like to avoid, there are plenty of guitars on offer that come with zero weight relief. Looking after your Les Paul’s Nitrocellulose lacquer All Gibson guitars use nitrocellulose lacquer. Although great for allowing the guitar to "breathe" and aiding in the resonance of the instrument, this finish does have its drawbacks. The main point to remember is that it can react with rubber - especially the rubber on cheap guitar stands! This is called "stand rash" or "nitro-burn" and is basically a chemical reaction between the stand and the guitar. So if you’re looking to have your new prized possession on show, we highly recommend getting a nitro-safe guitar stand. The Hercules brand of stands is our go-to. It's also worth mentioning that dramatic temperature changes can have a detrimental effect on your guitar's shiny new finish, so keep the guitar at room temperature. If you're going from a cold environment to a warm one, then let the guitar acclimatize before opening the case. While you're at it, it's probably a good idea not to get your new guitar wet or feed it after midnight. So there you have it, that's our guide to the best Gibson Les Pauls on the market right now. There is only one last thing to do - crank your Marshall stack, plug in, and let rip! 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With a history going back all the way to 1955, the Gibson Les Paul Special has been a popular fixture in the lineup ever since. It was originally introduced as a mid tier model to sit between the student grade Les Paul Junior and the high end Les Paul Standard, but thanks to its unique tones and incredible all round performance, it has gained a cult following all of its own. In this KillerGuitarRigs Review we got to spend some extra time with the LP Special, the guitar that we named as our Editor’s Choice in our roundup of the best P90 guitars. In this extended coverage, we’ll be going into detail about the aesthetics, features, build quality, tones, and overall performance of this amazing guitar. If you’re in the market for a guitar with P90 pickups and budget isn’t an issue, we think you’ll really love this Gibson – keep on reading to learn more about it! ContentsGibson Les Paul Special Who Is This For?Appearance / Features / ControlsPerformance / SoundOther Guitars to ConsiderGibson SG SpecialGibson Les Paul JuniorFinal Thoughts on the Gibson Les Paul Special The Gibson Les Paul Special is a premium US made guitar that we think is best suited to intermediate and advanced players. The price point is well above that of a typical beginner guitar, and its chunky 50s style neck is quite prohibitive for less experienced players. Guitarists with more experience, however, will appreciate the huge tonal range, pro quality electronics, and the high end fit and finish. Appearance / Features / Controls Gibson Les Paul Special - TV Yellow - In-Depth Demo! The test guitar we received came in the iconic TV Yellow finish – arguably the best color for a Les Paul Special. It looked fantastic, and it was abundantly clear that incredible care and attention had gone into the fit and finish of this guitar. If you’re not into the TV Yellow, it also comes in a Vintage Cherry finish. As expected from a Les Paul, it was made with all mahogany. Being a Special, it had a slab style body – this means that unlike the Les Paul Standard, there was no maple cap. This kept the weight down by comparison, with the guitar weighing just 7lb 11oz. The neck was also made with mahogany, and of course, had set construction. It had a Vintage 50s profile, which is a notoriously chunky shape. It’s not the most forgiving for newer players or those with smaller hands, but if you like a substantial neck, they don’t get much better than this. Topping the neck was a fantastic rosewood fretboard, which both looked and felt great. It had 22 medium jumbo frets, which like many new Gibsons, had been PLEK treated at the factory. The assortment of hardware was all of the usual high Gibson standard. It had Gibson Deluxe Tuners, a Graphtech TUSQ nut, and a wraparound bridge. Finally, as for the electronics, it came with a pair of incredible Gibson P90 pickups, a 3 way selector switch, hand wired pots, and period correct Orange Drop capacitors. Performance / Sound Gibson Les Paul Special Review Starting with playability, we actually found the Les Paul Special to be a real joy to play. Despite the gargantuan depth, the neck had a real worn in vintage feel that made it a lot more comfortable than you’d think. The nitro finish was also a big contributor to the sublime neck feel. It never felt sticky, and as time goes on and the lacquer starts wearing away, it will only get better. In fact, it wasn’t just the neck that the nitro improved – we felt it gave us a much closer connection to the guitar in general – it’s hard to explain until you actually feel it, but that barely there finish makes a world of difference. Being so much lighter than a traditional Les Paul, we found that it was incredibly comfortable to hold for longer periods of time, especially when standing – something working musicians will love about this guitar. Tonally speaking, the LP Special was an absolute riot. This model hasn’t changed much at all since its first introduction in 1955, and for us, this is one of the best things about it. It had a raw, vintage quality to the tone, albeit with more modern reliability and better resistance to the 60 cycle hum that plagues single coil pickups. The Gibson P90 pickups used in this model are some of the most versatile we’ve ever encountered. They’re able to handle high gain like humbuckers, and yet, they can still clean up like traditional single coils. In the neck position it was warm, and surprisingly thick sounding. It was clear and articulate, and served up some nice crunch when played with high gain, and when running through a clean channel was exceptionally sweet sounding. The bridge pickup delivered big across the board – epic lead tones with everything from aggressive overdrive through to crystal clear country sounds. It was super responsive, and all it took to completely change up the sound was a slight roll back on the volume pot. With the tone knob down it retained its clarity well, and when we dimed it, it stayed full-sounding, without even a hint of brittleness. Other Guitars to Consider The Gibson Les Paul Special is a team favorite at KGR, but there are still some other great options to consider. If you’d like to take a look at some alternatives before going ahead and buying, check out some of our other favorite P90 models. Gibson SG Special If you’re set on a 2 pickup model, but the Les Paul style body isn’t your thing, then the Gibson SG Special might be a great choice for you. Like the LP it’s all mahogany, but of course, it has the iconic double cutaway SG body, with beveled edges for improved comfort. Another key difference is the SlimTaper neck, which is significantly thinner than the Vintage 50s profile – this makes it a much more forgiving guitar for newer players, or for anybody looking for a faster playing model. Gibson Les Paul Junior For those who don’t need 2 P90 pickups, the Gibson Les Paul Junior is a solid alternative. It’s another slab body Les Paul with a single cutaway, and a Vintage 50s neck, with the main difference being the absence of a neck pickup. It has a single P90 in the bridge position, and delivers a surprisingly wide range of tones. It’s even lighter than the Special, making it a great option for gigging players looking for a comfortable P90 guitar. Final Thoughts on the Gibson Les Paul Special The Gibson Les Paul Special is a unique guitar that offers the vibe of a Les Paul, but with an edgy twist. It’s a raucous guitar with an incredible tonal range – it does everything from country to punk, and sounds amazing in the process. It’s a beautifully made guitar, and aesthetically speaking, is one of the best looking on the market. The feel is absolutely incredible, and the playability is amazing. If you’re looking for the best P90 guitar on the market, we honestly don’t think we could think of anything better than the Gibson Les Paul Special.

Watchother reviews of Gibson Les Paul Standard. Gear Used. Gibson Les Paul Standard. More. Add review; Details and price of the reviewed gear; You may also like. Ibanez RG 920; Epiphone ES-339 Pro; Ibanez RGD2127; Jackson JS32 King V; Epiphone Nighthawk Custom Reissue; Info. 1; 0; 1 votes; Views: 2825. MusicRadar Verdict A Traditional Les Paul in every sense, and one that's bound to please purists. Pros +Tidy build with a most classic feel. +There’s no weight relief or compound radius here and appealing beef to the neck shape.+Nicely voiced pickups match the style. Cons -Wouldn’t vintage-style wiring be more appropriate here? MusicRadar's got your back Our team of expert musicians and producers spends hours testing products to help you choose the best music-making gear for you. Find out more about how we test. While Fender splits its guitars into series and periodically updates or refreshes them, Gibson’s main USA production division prefers the annual makeover approach. This year’s line-up was seen by many dealers as a return to form “A new chapter in Gibson’s illustrious history, with their focus firmly back on crafting only the world’s finest guitars!” said one. As ever, the Les Paul sits central, with eight models if we count The Paul 40th Anniversary bookended by the start-up double-cut Les Paul Junior Tribute and topped off with the Les Paul High Performance. Add to the list the Les Paul Studio and Studio Tribute, and that leaves us with the three most classic Les Pauls, the Standard, Traditional and Classic. Today, we’re looking at the its name implies, the Traditional is closest to the Les Paul we’ve known and loved over the past six and a bit decades and that’s reflected in its colour options, the only change for 2019. At launch it was offered in Tobacco Burst, Heritage Cherry Sunburst, Manhattan Midnight and Transparent Cherry Red; latterly it’s just the Heritage Cherry Sunburst as here and Tobacco Burst. Check out our pick of the best electric guitarsOutwardly, all three of the 2019 models share the same construction one-piece neck, headstock widening wings and two-piece centre- joined backs, with the maple top grade on the Traditional rated as AA. The Traditional’s top is not in an ultra-blingy style, with a classic striping that, in this finish, helps this model to edge up on our favourite list before we’ve even played a note. The Traditional is old-school with a hand-wired loom and Sprague orange drop caps. It uses Gibson Burstbuckers a 1 and you believe old is best, the Traditional is probably the Les Paul for you. It has no truck with weight relief, and although slightly heavier than our Standard it’s still nicely under 4kg/9lb. The neck, too, will appeal to those players who prefer an older style with more front-to-back taper and a bigger, rounded many ways, the Traditional is the Fender American Original of this interim Les Paul line-up it’s the most vintage spec before you get into the Gibson Custom Historics. It looks great with that deep red ’Burst to the front and the lovely red hue to the rest of the guitar, but it’s the simplistic drive that makes it such a pleasure. The crisp, clean acoustic response gets the guitar working as it should with an almost second bloom to the sustain tail - so much a part of this classic design. The Traditional has a subtly, vintage-y voice - snappy with volume reduction and smooth in the highs. Unplugged, the Traditional is a beauty. But it’s more than that the good weight without weight relief , the bigger neck... it feels like a good Les Paul and looks the part. It will no doubt be a while until new Gibson’ settles in and has a noticeable effect on the instruments we can buy. These interim models, however, are three strong dishes that employ existing features we’ve seen before, albeit not in quite the same combinations. With the horrors of robotic’ tuners, over-wide necks and zero frets now pretty much consigned to the past, this Traditional model zones in on the Les Paul in classic might well be a quite historic model, too the end of an era. Just as we conclude our test at the start of 2019, the new Gibson management announced there will apparently be a completely new 2019 range of Classics’ “Designs like the Les Paul and the SG once again embrace the features and construction details that made them legends in the first place a Les Paul Standard ’50s spec and a Les Paul Standard ’60s spec as well as one with P-90 pickups,” says Cesar Gueikian, Gibson’s chief merchant officer. “The Contemporary line also introduces a new concept with the Les Paul and SG Modern.” These new ranges “will be available for purchase later this year”. What that means for the original and clearly short-lived 2019 models that are in-store is anyone’s guess, but we suspect as the year progresses there will be deals aplenty to be had 2018 models are already discounted in many stores. Whatever happens while the dust settles, it looks like 2019 is going to be quite a year for Gibson lovers. Watch this space! 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Home Features Total Guitar Image credit Future / Will Ireland After Gibson emerged from its financial travails with a change of ownership, the company hit the reset button. Quite literally, Gibson was restored to factory settings. Large sums were invested in quality collection was simplified. The brief was simple, too put pro-quality, aspirational electric guitars into the hands of players who have always idealised the brand. One of the most significant changes to Gibson’s lineup is the split in the production line range between the Original Collection and the Modern SG Special in Faded Pelham Blue is from the Original Collection; the Les Paul Tribute and the Les Paul Special Tribute with dual humbuckers and dual P-90 options are from the Modern Series. Retailing for under a grand, the Tribute models potentially represent the best of both worlds – an American-built Gibson that won’t break the bank. The spec options look neat, too. The big news with the SG Special is that finish, yet under the hood there are 500k audio taper CTS pots and hand-soldered Orange Drop capacitors. The Tribute models pare back the spec a little but they still offer plenty of guitar. Hmm, choosing between these is gonna be SG SpecialImage credit Future / Will IrelandThat finish is amazing...It is. It is Faded Pelham Blue, and it dates back to the early 60s when Fender was taking inspiration from classic automobiles and rolling out a host of cool solid-block colours, and Gibson wanted in on the action. Introduced on the budget Gibson Melody Maker line of SGs, it’s now a cult favourite, championed by the likes of John Shanks and Dave A GlancePRICE $1,499 / £1,199 BODY Mahogany NECK Mahogany, set SCALE FINGERBOARD Rosewood FRETS 22, medium jumbo PICKUPS 2x P-90 CONTROLS 2x volume, 2x tone, 3-way selector switch HARDWARE Chrome, Compensated Wraparound FINISH Faded Pelham Blue [reviewed], Metallic BurgundyYou mentioned 500k CTS audio taper pots. Why is this good?One of the coolest feature of any guitar – and one that is still criminally under-explored by so many of us – is how tweaking your tone and volume controls can unearth all those extra magical tones. With inferior pots, you are lucky if there are two usable tones. Here you’ll find new tones on 1 through to 10 on the the difference between this and an SG Junior?So you noticed the white button tuners and dot inlay – that’s the same, but the Special has two P-90s and a binding on the neck. Yeah, sure, it’s stripped down – kinda – but there is some luxury Les Paul Special with humbuckersImage credit Future / Will IrelandWhat’s the difference between this and the Les Paul Tribute?Here, there is no maple cap. This saves the maple for the neck, which is glued to a solid mahogany body. Both have a satin finish in a nitrocellulose lacquer that on this review model still feels a little oily, and this will settle down as you rub the new’ off A GlancePRICE $999 / £899 BODY Mahogany NECK Maple, set SCALE FINGERBOARD Rosewood with acrylic dot inlay FRETS 22, medium jumbo PICKUPS 490T humbucker bridge, 490R humbucker neck HARDWARE Chrome, Compensated Wraparound FINISH Natural Walnut [reviewed], Worn White Satin, Ebony Satin, Vintage Cherry SatinWe’ve seen those pickups before, right?These open-coil Gibson 490 humbuckers have been kicking around since the mid-to-late 60s. They feature an Alnico II magnet and were wound to create a more versatile PAF ’bucker that could work better with high-volume amps and new rock styles, and were often wired so they could be coil-tapped. They have a soupçon more upper-mids than the maple neck? That’s a bit always associate Gibson guitars with mahogany necks but through the 70s it was not uncommon to see maple necks as standard. Besides, it’s nice to see some variation on the Les Paul Special Tribute with P-90sImage credit Future / Will IrelandThis is the same guitar, but with P-90s. Does that make much difference?Massive. Where the 490 humbuckers offer you enough rounded PAF cream to cause an arterial block, the P-90s are a more about being all sharp and vinegarish top-end and a pugnacious mid-range. You’ll get a lot of joy from blending these together and playing around on the tone controls. There’s a lot of tone they be noisy?They might not be as quiet as humbuckers but they are wax-potted to kill microphonic hum, which is the worst. Don’t be put off by the fact they are single-coils; these are totally mean. If you are looking for a rock ’n’ roll machine...At A GlancePRICE $999 / £899 BODY Mahogany NECK Maple, set SCALE FINGERBOARD Rosewood with acrylic dot inlay FRETS 22, medium jumbo PICKUPS 2x P-90 HARDWARE Chrome, Compensated Wraparound FINISHES Worn White Satin [reviewed], Ebony Satin, Vintage Cherry Satin, Natural WalnutSo this is just a rock guitar?It could be. The P-90 and mahogany slab body combo is a classic pairing; it’s cheese and burger, a tone combo that the likes of Leslie West would wield judiciously. But here’s the thing P-90s clean up beautifully. Roll back some of that back pickup’s top end and the cleans are worthy of a chef’s kiss before getting down to some Les Paul TributeImage credit Future / Will IrelandA Les Paul, made in the USA, and you’ll get change from a grand?Yes, there’s no catch. You might even find these discounted online. The Les Paul Tribute is kind of somewhere between a Standard, a Classic and a Studio. Like the Studio, there’s no binding on the neck. Like the Classic, this has 490 humbuckers and it has extensive chambering to make it lighter. And you’ve got the chrome-covers on the pickups to give it that Standard vibe. It’s A GlancePRICE $1,199 / £999 BODY Mahogany w/maple top NECK Maple SCALE FINGERBOARD Rosewood w/trapezoid inlay FRETS 22, medium jumbo PICKUPS 2x Gibson 490 Humbuckers HARDWARE Aluminium Nashville Tune-O-Matic LEFT-HANDED Yes FINISH Satin Tobacco Burst [reviewed], Satin Honeyburst, Satin Iced Tea, Satin Cherry Burst CONTACT GibsonTell us more about the weight relief...Gibson’s Ultra-Modern weight relief process is an evolution of its nine-hole and chambering patterns that have been used on guitars such as the Les Paul classic. It features a number of chambers around the body’s perimeter. If you’re playing live a lot you’ll appreciate else is new?The satin finish is something we haven’t really seen before and it might take a bit of getting used to. Some will love it. It’s tactile and more subdued than the high-gloss. The body isn’t bound but the maple top gives a similar to headAcross the board, the Tribute Les Pauls have rounded, C-profile maple necks that feel like a fair compromise between the thicker 50s profiles, those bats you’d get on vintage Explorers, and the slim-tapered necks of the 60s would have liked a little more meat on the bones, but that is the thing with neck profiles, preferences differ, and they change over time, sometimes within hours. And these Tribute Les Pauls, dammit, sure offer a comfortable from the LP to SG always requires some adjusting to the fretboard geography; the scale length is the same but there just feels like there is so much neck on the SG as it joins the body at 22nd fret. The SG feels slick and speedy, with a nice taper going on with the neck. It’s super-easy to get up the dusty end of the the Les Paul Tributes feel ostensibly the same, albeit with less bulk around the body on the Specials, plugged in there is enough variance to give you pause for SG feels slick and speedy, with a nice taper going on with the neck. It’s super-easy to get up the dusty end of the fretboardThe LP Special with humbuckers has a real gutsy tone. There is plenty of midrange to chew through rock riffs, and the 490 humbuckers have a Pavlovian response to more gain, letting you easily find that singing sweet spot for your solos, and crunch for digging in. On the Les Paul Tribute, there’s a little more high-end, more noticeable in the bridge ’bucker, but there is so much play on the Les Paul’s controls that finding the right blend is easy. The P-90 equipped LP Special has more high-end still but it is tempered by the hot-mids these soapbars are renowned for. They are deceivingly versatile. For a stripped-down singlecut experience, it is hard to beat. But for a few dollars more, the more refined experience of the SG might be more your speed. It too can perform as a rock machine, with similarly hidden depths there, and an all-time classic verdictImage credit FutureGibson’s idea of splitting its collection into the Modern and Original makes sense. It keeps the purists happy while giving the company room to evolve. One sign that it is working is that on first impressions it was only the fact that the SG Special arrived in a Gibson hard case that distinguished it from the others, which arrived in padded gig-bags. Any gap in quality is incremental. All the guitars here are immaculately finished. The question is which serves your needs the most? Those looking for a more stately Les Paul experience should plump for the Tribute. The 490 humbuckers are so underrated, and tone-wise this has the most Standard’, most stereotypically Les Paul tone here. We are left with two guitars that support the hypothesis that says the P-90 soapbar is pound-for-pound the best pickup everBut then there’s the brawny cool of the humbucker-equipped Special. With its five-ply guard and white button tuners, the no-fuss dot inlay, it’s a gnarly slap of mahogany that’s ideal for rock, blues, maybe even metal, too, and the walnut finish is just darn so, we are left with two guitars that support the hypothesis that says the P-90 soapbar is pound-for-pound the best pickup ever. Either way, they make the LP and SG Specials so persuasive, running the gamut from blues-rock nirvana to smoky bar will go for the singlecut, the weight, the extra oomph of sustain, but the SG Special in Faded Pelham Blue is just the sort of get-it-while-it’s-hot guitar that will age beautifully, and will reward you with a supremely playable instrument and, possibly, a future classic. 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