Gibson Les Paul

Heavy rock axe

A Gibson Les Paul is a solid-body electric guitar first produced in 1952, named after the jazz guitarist who collaborated on its design.

Known for its thick, sustaining tone and heavy mahogany body with maple top, the Les Paul became iconic in rock, blues, and metal.

He plugged in his Les Paul and cranked the amp.

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