Gibson Les Paul
solid body electric guitar
The Gibson Les Paul is an electric guitar that has been made by Gibson since 1952. It is one of the most popular electric guitars of all time.
| Gibson Les Paul | |
|---|---|
 Gibson Les Paul Standard Gibson Custom Shop reissue 1959. Removed pick guard. | |
| Manufacturer | Gibson |
| Period | 1952–1960 1961–1963 (in SG form) 1968–present |
| Construction | |
| Body type | Solid, Semi - hollow, Chambered |
| Neck joint | Set neck |
| Scale | 24.75 in (629 mm) |
| Woods | |
| Body | Mahogany (often with a maple top) Swamp ash (rare) |
| Neck | Usually mahogany Maple |
| Fretboard | Usually Rosewood Ebony Maple Richlite |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | Usually Tune-O-Matic |
| Pickup(s) | Usually 2 humbuckers 2 P-90s 3 humbuckers |
| Colors available | |
| Various, often sunburst-type finishes Goldtop Ebony Natural Alpine White Wine Red | |
