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.
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 Gibson Les Paul Standard Gibson Custom Shop reissue 1959. Removed pick guard. |
| Manufacturer | Gibson |
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| Period | 1952–1960
1961–1963 (in SG form)
1968–present |
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| Body type | Solid, Semi - hollow, Chambered |
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| Neck joint | Set neck |
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| Scale | 24.75 in (629 mm) |
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| Body | Mahogany (often with a maple top)
Swamp ash (rare) |
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| Neck | Usually mahogany
Maple |
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| Fretboard | Usually Rosewood
Ebony
Maple
Richlite |
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| Bridge | Usually Tune-O-Matic |
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| Pickup(s) | Usually 2 humbuckers
2 P-90s
3 humbuckers |
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Various, often sunburst-type finishes
Goldtop
Ebony
Natural
Alpine White
Wine Red |
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