The Gibson Les Paul Electric Guitar Blog

Learn how to make neck adjustments on an electric guitar in this free video featuring a professional guitar technician.  These techniques will work for most electric guitars including a Gibson Les Paul electric guitar.

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Learn how to adjust the intonation on an electric guitar in this free video clip featuring a professional guitar technician.  These techniques will work for most electric guitars including a Gibson Les Paul electric guitar.

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In 1945, guitarist and inventor Les Paul took his idea for a solid body electric guitar to the Gibson guitar company. They turned him down calling his invention a “broom-stick with a pickup on it”.

Seven years later, the growing popularity of Fender’s Telecaster prompted Gibson to produce the Les Paul as the first solid body guitar made by Gibson.

There are different versions of who designed what when it comes to the first models. However, once the dust settled, the result was a guitar that proved to be what the market was looking for.

In 1954, Gibson released the Les Paul Custom which sold for $325.00 and the Les Paul Junior that went for $99.50. Today, these guitars go for thousands of dollars.

The humbucker (aka PDF) pickup came into use in 1957. Engineer Seth Lover designed them to eliminate the hum and interference caused by single coil pickups.

In 1958, the cherry red sunburst Les Paul replaced the Les Paul Gold Top. The ‘bursts’ have become the most sought after and expensive Les Pauls of all time.

There have been many different models of the Gibson Les Paul electric guitar since it’s release in 1952 including the Robot model which tunes itself. In December 2008, Gibson took the Les Paul one step further with the introduction of the Dark Fire Les Paul-style digital guitar.

However, the one thing that remains constant is it’s position as guitar of choice for some of the world’s greatest guitarists.

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This unique and interesting video is about investing in collectible guitars and includes footage of many rare models including Stratocasters and the Gibson Les Paul electric guitar. Rics Vintage Guitar shop in Perth is featured on the Australian TV program POSTCARDS. The shop is filled with vintage Gibson Les Pauls, Firebirds, Fender Stratocasters, Gretch guitars, Rickenbackers and even a Hofner Beatle bass. Learn about investing in rare guitars and see the most isolated vintage guitar shop in the world where Bruce Springsteen bought a guitar.

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Stairway To Heaven - live December 3, 1983.  Instrumental version with Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton.  Fantastic guitar work from three of the finest guitarists of all time.  Check it out.

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Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, Keith Moon, Sheryl Crow and other stars jam with Elvis Presely in this unique video from the BBC. Noel Galaher from Oasis is included playing a Gibson Les Paul electric guitar. This is a must see.

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An excellent video from the Gibson Guitar company about the SG-3. This model is an icon just like the Gibson Les Paul electric guitar. Learn all about it in this video.

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An excellent video from Gibson Guitars about the SG-Standard. This model was used by Pete Townsend and is an icon just like the Gibson Les Paul electric guitar. Learn all about it in this video.

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This collector owns a a 1960 Gibson Les Paul , A black Gibson SG 40, a Water Blue Turquoise Fender Strat Ultra -AAA TOP, and a Dark Blue Fender Strat Plus Deluxe -AA TOP. I cannot play very well , but I have excellent AXES….. ROCK ON , MY INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS… I WILL BE 18 FOREVER IN MY HEART. My 1960 Gibson is a re-issue,made in 1995. I could never afford a real 1960 SunBurst Gibson Les Paul. AMERICAN MADE FENDER MIDNIGHT BLUE STRAT PLUS= 1200$ US. AMERICAN MADE FENDER DEEP TURQUOISE BLUE STRAT PLUS ULTRA= 1500$ US. GIBSON LES PAUL 1960 STANDARD RED SUNBURST RE-ISSUE= 2500$ US. GIBSON BLACK TRIPLE LACQUER SG STANDARD= 1300$ US. DREAMING OF BEING A ROCK STAR= “PRICELESS”.. All these prices are in 1994 Dollars- $$$

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In this unique video, Glen Tipton - legendary guitarist of the Uber Metal/Rock band Judas Priest - shows us through his prize guitars and plays some solos in the studio where they’re recording their new album.

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