Gibson’s debut solidbody electric guitar line got off to a great start following the release of the Les Paul Model/Goldtop in 1952. By 1957, however, Les Paul sales had tailed off significantly.

NEW YORK — Guitar Player magazine mentioned Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend of The Who, and Peter Frampton. Arlan Ettinger, the president of Guernsey’s, an auction house on the Upper East Side, mentioned ...

For many, Gibson guitars are the epitome of rock 'n' roll. From their drop-dead gorgeous looks, gut-punching tone and effortless playability, these guitars are as much a part of the genre as leather ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK (AP) – The 1954 electric guitar ...

Two historic electric guitar prototypes will go up for auction next month in New York, including the original “Black Beauty” model of Gibson’s Les Paul guitar that became one of the most widely used ...

NEW YORK (AP) – The 1954 electric guitar that served as the prototype for Gibson’s iconic Les Paul models is going on the auction block. The Paul-designed guitar known as “Black Beauty” features ...

Epiphone has refreshed its entry-level lineup with the unveiling of beginner-friendly versions of iconic Gibson guitars, in ...

There’s no doubt that the Gibson Les Paul is one of the most iconic electric guitars ever produced, but does it work as an acoustic guitar? That's a question Gibson is clearly keen to answer with the ...

Nashville-based Gibson Guitar is paying tribute to the Southern rock tradition with the release of its new Southern Rock Tribute 1959 Les Paul. The Southern rock musical style was born in the 1960s ...

Gibson has unveiled a limited edition run of its most-famous electric guitar with the Les Paul Standard Double Trouble offering a neat vintage-inspired twist. Offered as a ‘50s style or ‘60s style, ...