Sir Les
The
Les Paul Custom
The first version from 1954 - 57 and is distinguishable by its black pick-ups
The second version from 1957 - 61 had 3 Humbucker pick-ups
The third and final version 1968 - present has 2 Humbuckers
The
Les Paul Classic
Built from 1990 to the present
The Classic/MIII 1991/92 Classic Celebrity 1992 Classic Plus 92 - present (3 pick - ups)
1993 saw varied models The Classic Birdseye, Premium Plus, Premium Birdseye, Premium Plus this reffered to the quality of the top lumber.
The
Les Paul Studio (Kev's)
This model became available in 1983
The Studio Custom 84 -85 and the Studio Standard 84 -87
The Studio Lite was also available from 1988 - 90 (dot markers) then from 1990 - current (crown markers)
The
Les Paul Jimmy Page Limited Light
Honey Burst
This is of course a marketing ploy as Jimmy Page has 3 Main Sunburst Les Paul's.
No:1 is a 58 with a modded bridge pick-up.
No:2 is a 59 Sunburst a gift from Joe Walsh. It has Phase and Series/Parallel switching hidden just beneath the pick guard.
No:3 is a 92 Sunburst made by Roger Giffin at Gibson's West Coast Custom Shop.
Gary Moore plays a 1959 Sunburst which was given to him by the legendary Peter Green, from Fleetwood Mac.
Jeff Beck played a Brown Les Paul Classic for his recording of Blow by Blow, released in 75 and produced by George Martin.
George Harrison had a 68 Red Les Paul (given to him by Eric Clapton) which started life as a gold top, due to the visible offset join.
Well I have succumbed, and have added to my collection. I have bought a Fender Stratacaster, Signature. "Eric Clapton's Blackie"! This differs greatly from the Les Paul, immediate difference is weight. I feel I can take the Fender away with me on my travels, I have a Pandora's Box, which allows me to practise anytime. Its facilities are fantastic, considering this costs around £100.
The guitar does feel nice though, with the V-shaped neck profile, It has active pickups, and the Mid Boost is mammoth
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