Gibson Les Paul

Gibson Les Paul Classic

First introduced in 1952 (model Gold Top ) . Designed by a guitarist whose name is emblazoned on the guitar . Humbucker replaces single coil pickup in 1957 . have different types ( Les Paul Junior , Les Paul Special, Les Paul Deluxe , etc. ) . However, the most famous is the Standard and Custom .The names of Fame :Garry Moore , Jimmy Paige , Paul kossof , Joe Perry , Slash , James Dean Bradfield .

design :Solid body ( originally made of mahogany ) with the top of the curve , two humbucker pickups with three selector switch . Two volume and two controllers tone .Sound :Les Paul wanted this guitar have the sustained 20 seconds ( that's why mahogany is selected ) , and this is the main characteristic of the most famous . Combination construction solid and pickups with high output makes it suitable for a sound that has a high gain distortion term ( trend rock - blues guitarist who disebutkabn above ) . Adjectives that typically include singing ( singing ) , ringing ( ringing ) , stinging ( stinging ) , swinging ( nge - swing , just for the jazzer ) , gunslinging ( expertly using ' weapons ' just for the guitar god ) .Facts you need to know :Some Les paul meiliki double cutaway and the top is flat ( flat top ) - this model is called ' SG - Style ' . But generally the name Les Paul used by the players to describe the guitar that the top curve ( arch -top ) , with a cutaway single .Opinion Instant :Launch boast anything about sustain, for example : " Sustain Les Paul my absolutely incredible , but it's because I got it from people who know the milkman usually send milk to homes Clapton '64 " .Criticism is acceptable :Hang the guitar mahogany solid ( solid ) with the strap on your shoulder for a concert for two hours , then use your guitar's own ....