Several guitars and other equipment from Les Paul ‘s estate are to be auctioned. Cheque Books ready… Les Paul ‘s sad passing in August 2009 was a monumental loss to the musical world. A true innovator, both musically and technologically, even if you are unaware of his music, you will have no doubt felt his… Read More
The Gibson Les Paul Standard 2012 updates one of rock ‘n’ roll’s classic instruments The Gibson Les Paul Standard 2012 was, without doubt, one of the ‘big-hitter’ announcements at this year’s Musikmesse, despite being an update to an existing guitar. The Les Paul Standard needs no introduction, having been at the core of too many… Read More
Gibson Les Paul Goldie has arrived in stock at Dawsons The Gibson Collectors Choice #2 Les Paul Goldie has arrived in stock at Dawsons! This incredibly limited edition, collectable guitar is the second in Gibson ’s choice range. Regular readers may remember that the Les Paul Goldie is an accurate recreation of one of the… Read More
The Gibson Les Paul Classic Plus. Classic Les Paul, and then some… The Gibson Les Paul Classic Plus offers an alternative Les Paul configuration, with Les Paul Standard construction and features. The Les Paul Standard has become a benchmark for those looking for the ultimate, humbucker loaded rock guitar. And with its famed, powerful tones,… Read More
Legendary Guitarist Zakk Wylde releases EP of Christmas Covers! It’s a record release that even the most reckless gambler wouldn’t have bet on, but it is true: Zakk Wylde has just released a collection of Christmas songs! Under the Black Label Society moniker, ‘GLORIOUS CHRISTMAS SONGS THAT WILL MAKE YOUR BLACK LABEL HEART FEEL GOOD’… Read More
The Gibson Les Paul Special Humbucker delivers classic tone in a ‘no-nonsense’ design The new Gibson Les Paul Special Humbucker adds another pared back Les Paul design to Gibson ‘s extensive catalogue. Taking its cues from the Les Paul Junior, the it is, in many ways, evolved from the most common modification of a Junior: the… Read More
Introducing the New, Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom The Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom rocks out with its tie out (hey it’s before the watershed…) Although the Les Paul is firmly associated with rock, rebellion and all the youthful adventure that goes with it, the guitar was conceived in the 1950s, by Les Paul, who… Read More
Gibson Les Paul Studio 60s Tribute Darkback: classic tone for those drawn to the ‘dark side’… The Gibson Les Paul 60s Tribute Darkback adds to the arsenal of new Les Paul Studios recently announced (and also adds to the list of Gibson Guitars with very lengthy names…!). And, in true Gibson fashion, this adds another… Read More
Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded now available in two new finishes The Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded turns the colour down a touch (but only in the ‘visual’ sense…). The Les Paul Studio is a firm favourite with guitarists who prefer a guitar with a few less cosmetic ‘frills’. Eschewing the ‘flamed’ maple, ‘burst’ finishes… Read More
The Gibson Les Paul Pelham Blue. An old favourite in a new suit… Some guitars just scream for your attention, and the Gibson Les Paul Junior Pelham blue is one such instrument. There are guitar finishes that inspire strange, religious fervour in some guitarists. I have friends who, if they had the choice would have… Read More
