My Les Paul Forum

Picked this up late last week, a NOS 2020 v1 60th anniversary. It was a phenomenal deal that was too good to pass up. I just loved the color (deep cherry) and the top which has a vintage vibe, it sucked me in immediately.

For anyone who's on the lookout for a good deal on a Gibson Les Paul, this guide will help you identify potential fakes out there.

A 2021 R9 in what I think is dirty lemon, I’m waiting on Gibson to confirm this for me. As soon as I played it, it was one of those ‘I must have this’ moments...

Not all of us might agree, but I find guitars with finishing checking (both heavy and light, natural or hand done) can be extremely beautiful...

Shows some signs of love from the previous owner but the tone is just glorious. This one is only 8.5 lbs despite being non-chambered and has a fat 50s neck to die for...

The 2022 Standard Faded series haven't been on my radar because I enjoy a gloss finish, and also I really hadn't seen any pictures that captured me. But this particular 50's Standard...

Is a Gibson Les Paul worth the investment? We dive into the world of Les Paul copies and compare quality, sound, and affordability...

It's been an awesome ride, and I still love doing research and learning about all the different finishes. I got a bit burned-out the last few months as I've found them...