Gibson Les Paul

Gibson Les Paul
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Gibson Les Paul Standard Gibson Custom Shop reissue 1959. Removed pick guard.
ManufacturerGibson
Period1952–1960
1961–1963 (in SG form)
1968–present
Construction
Body typeSolid, Semi - hollow, Chambered
Neck jointSet neck
Scale24.75 in (629 mm)
Woods
BodyMahogany (often with a maple top)
Swamp ash (rare)
NeckUsually mahogany
Maple
FretboardUsually Rosewood
Ebony
Maple
Richlite
Hardware
BridgeUsually 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

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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.