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The evolution of the Les Paul: how Gibson’s single-cut design developed from 1952 to 1978
By Jamie Dickson published
We chart the key changes the Les Paul and its variants went through in its seminal early years
Steve Miller explains how he ended up getting guitar lessons from T-Bone Walker
By Alan Paul published
Aged nine, T-Bone Walker gave Steve Miller lessons. Crazier still, Les Paul taught him his first chords. Here Miller tells the story... And it involves Chuck Berry, too
15 young guns making the Gibson Les Paul cool again
By Andrew Daly published
The iconic single-cut has faced its fair share of opposition over the past 70 years, but its fire is burning once more – and these guitarists are carrying the torch for a new generation
Les Paul Standard vs Les Paul Studio: what's the difference between these celebrated Gibson singlecuts
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Want to know which Les Paul is right for you? We unpick the history, players and tones of the Standard and Studio
Best guitars for indie rock 2025: iconic brands and signature sounds from Fender, Rickenbacker and more
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Grab your skinny jeans, paisley shirts and Wayfarer sunglasses, as we take a look at the best guitars for indie rock currently on the market
Best rock guitars: 8 of the finest rock-ready axes from Gibson, Fender, Ibanez and others
By Amit Sharma last updated
Searching for the right guitar to rock people like a hurricane? Well, this list is sure to strike a chord
Epiphone Les Paul Studio review
By Matt McCracken published
A no-nonsense hard-rocker that's outstanding value for money
Rick Beato's signature double-cut Gibson Les Paul has finally arrived
By Jackson Maxwell published
The YouTube guitar giant's new signature model sports a lightweight mahogany body (just 7.2 pounds), and a custom TV Blue Mist finish
Gibson to auction Paul McCartney-, Slash-played Les Paul guitars for Ukraine relief
By Jackson Maxwell published
Painted Azure blue and gold in honor of the country's flag, the custom axes will go under the hammer along with autograph books signed by The Rolling Stones, Alex Lifeson, Nile Rodgers and many more
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