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Best 1 Gibson Les Paul Standard 1958

Introduced in the United States in 1958, the Gibson Les Paul Standard is an electric guitar notable for its dual humbucking pickups and maple top, defining the sound of modern hard rock.

2 Gibson Les Paul

The Gibson Les Paul is a solid-body electric guitar model first introduced by the Gibson Guitar Corporation in 1952. Developed in collaboration with musician Les Paul, the guitar features a distinct mahogany body with a carved maple top and a set neck joint. The instrument is traditionally equipped...

3 Gibson SG Standard 1961

Introduced in the United States in 1961, the Gibson SG Standard is an electric guitar notable for its thin double-cutaway design and powerful tone, widely favored by hard rock guitarists.

4 Gibson SG
Gibson SG

The Gibson SG is a solid-body electric guitar introduced by the Gibson guitar company in 1961 as a redesign of the earlier Les Paul model. The instrument is structurally distinguished by its thin, lightweight mahogany body and distinctive asymmetrical double-cutaway horns, which provide extensive ac...

5 Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Murphy Lab Aged

The Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Murphy Lab Aged is an electric guitar produced by the Gibson Custom Shop to replicate the specifications of late-1950s "Burst" era Les Pauls. Constructed with a solid mahogany body, carved maple top, and rosewood fretboard, it features Custombucker pi...

6 Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue Murphy Lab Aged

A Gibson Custom Shop 1960 Les Paul Standard reissue, notable for recreating the final original Burst year before the SG-style redesign.

7 Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue Murphy Lab Aged

The Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue Murphy Lab Aged is a U.S. aged reissue of the first Burst-era Les Paul Standards from 1958.

8 Gibson Flying V 1958

Introduced in the United States in 1958, the Gibson Flying V is an electric guitar notable for its futuristic V-shaped solid body, which became popular among heavy metal guitarists.

9 Gibson Custom 1959 ES-335 Reissue Murphy Lab Aged

A Gibson Custom Shop reissue of a 1959 ES-335, notable for recreating Gibson's early semi-hollow double-cut guitar with Murphy Lab aging.

10 Gibson Les Paul Standard

The Gibson Les Paul Standard, first released in 1958, is a renowned solid-body electric guitar. Its construction features a carved maple top and dual humbucking pickups, contributing significantly to its iconic sound. This instrument has profoundly shaped rock music and remains highly valued by prof...

11 Gibson Explorer 1958

The Gibson Explorer is an electric guitar introduced in 1958, notable for its radical, futuristic angular body design that initially failed but later became a hard rock staple.

12 Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Murphy Lab Aged

The Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Murphy Lab Aged is a U.S. aged reissue of the 1957 Goldtop, the year Gibson introduced PAF humbuckers.

13 Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Murphy Lab Aged

A Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 reissue, notable for modeling Gibson's wartime acoustic with the Only a Gibson Is Good Enough headstock banner.

14 Gibson Custom 1964 ES-335 Reissue Murphy Lab Aged

A Gibson Custom Shop 1964 ES-335 reissue, notable for recreating a mid-1960s Memphis-made semi-hollow style with aged lacquer checking.

15 Gibson Custom 1961 ES-335 Reissue Murphy Lab Aged

A Gibson Custom Shop 1961 ES-335 reissue, notable for representing Gibson's early-1960s semi-hollow design with Murphy Lab aged finish work.

16 Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue Murphy Lab Aged

The Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue Murphy Lab Aged is a U.S. aged reissue of the black Les Paul Custom, nicknamed the Black Beauty.

17 Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Murphy Lab Aged

The Gibson Custom 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Murphy Lab Aged is a U.S. aged reissue of the P-90 Goldtop made before humbuckers appeared in 1957.

18 Gibson Custom 1936 Advanced Jumbo Murphy Lab Aged

A Gibson Custom 1936 Advanced Jumbo reissue, notable for recreating Gibson's rare prewar slope-shoulder flat-top made during the 1930s.

19 Gibson Custom Eric Clapton Crossroads ES-335 Aged

A Gibson Custom Eric Clapton Crossroads ES-335, notable for referencing Clapton's 1964 ES-335 sold at the 2004 Crossroads charity auction.

20 Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s

The Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s is a tribute to the classic era of rock and roll. It features a mahogany body and neck, providing that thick, sustain-heavy tone that has defined heavy metal and blues for decades. The humbucking pickups offer significant output and clarity, making it a staple in an...

21 Gibson SG Standard

The Gibson SG Standard emerged from Gibson’s redesign of the Les Paul in 1961. Its distinctive lightweight construction featuring a double-cutaway body contributes to its comfortable playability and balanced tone. This guitar is particularly favored by rock and blues musicians seeking an instrument...

22 Gibson Custom Collector's Choice #4 1959 Les Paul Sandy Aged

A Gibson Custom Collector's Choice #4 1959 Les Paul Sandy, notable for replicating a documented original Burst known by the nickname Sandy.

Relic Gibson Electric Aged Les Paul Collectors Choice
23 Gibson Custom 1954 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Murphy Lab Aged

The Gibson Custom 1954 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Murphy Lab Aged is a U.S. aged reissue of the 1954 Goldtop, notable for the early wraparound-bridge era.

24 Gibson Custom Collector's Choice #5 1959 Les Paul Donna Aged

A Gibson Custom Collector's Choice #5 1959 Les Paul Donna, notable for replicating a documented original Burst known by the nickname Donna.

Relic Gibson Electric Aged Les Paul Collectors Choice
25 Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard Reissue Murphy Lab Aged

A Gibson Custom Shop 1964 SG Standard reissue, notable for modeling the thin double-cut solidbody that replaced the Les Paul shape in 1961.

26 Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Flying V Reissue Murphy Lab Aged

A Gibson Custom Shop reissue of the 1958 Korina Flying V, notable because the original was one of Gibson's rarest modernist U.S. designs.

Relic Gibson Electric 1950s Korina Flying V
27 Gibson Custom 1960 Hummingbird Murphy Lab Aged

A Gibson Custom 1960 Hummingbird reissue, notable for recreating Gibson's first square-shoulder dreadnought, introduced in 1960.

28 Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue Murphy Lab Aged

The Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue Murphy Lab Aged is a U.S. aged reissue of Gibson's rare 1958 modernistic Korina Explorer.

29 Gibson Custom Joe Bonamassa Skinnerburst 1959 Les Paul Aged

A Gibson Custom Joe Bonamassa Skinnerburst 1959 Les Paul, notable for recreating a named Burst from Bonamassa's vintage guitar collection.

30 Gibson ES-335

The Gibson ES-335 is a semi-hollow electric guitar introduced in 1958. Its innovative design incorporates a solid maple center block within a hollow body, effectively reducing unwanted feedback while retaining rich tonal qualities. This combination made it exceptionally versatile, favored by jazz mu...

Icon American Gibson 1958 Jazz Blues Semi Hollow Guitar
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