The Edge’s mirror ball Les Paul was one of his most experimental guitars – now it’s up for auction

The Edge's unique mirror-tiled Gibson Les Paul has re-emerged at auction, 27 years after it was last sold. The reflective Gibson featured in the music video for 1997 U2's track, Discothèque, lifted ...
Forbes

Les Paul’s First-Approved ‘Number One’ Gibson Goldtop To Hit Auction Block

Les Paul revolutionized popular music when he partnered with Gibson to manufacture his eponymous solid-body electric guitar, which has become the weapon of choice for countless rock legends. Now, one ...
American Songwriter

The New Gibson Custom 1955 NAMM Show Commemorative Les Pauls are Here, and I’m Floored

Just. Look. At. These. Beauties! 70 years ago, Gibson unveiled something very special at the NAMM Show (the musical instruments industry’s most prominent trade show, if you’re new here). Freshly ...

Steve Hackett on the guitar that defined his Genesis sound – and how he bought it for a bargain price

After his Les Paul Standard was stolen and held for ransom during a North American tour, Hackett acquired the Gibson that ...
Rolling Stone

Les Paul’s ‘Number One’ Gibson Guitar Headed to Auction

The earliest approved model of the Gibson Les Paul — owned by Les Paul himself and known affectionately as “Number One” — is headed to auction. The lot will be part of the upcoming “Exceptional Sale,” ...
Rolling Stone

You Can Now Play Les Paul’s Personal Gibson Les Paul — Starting at $150,000

Les Paul‘s original Gibson Les Paul solid body electric guitar will go up for auction at Christie’s New York on October 13th. The guitar, the earliest approved production model of the famed ax, which ...
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Gibson rarely does collaborative brand Les Pauls – but it’s just unveiled 4 new models designed in partnership with a US fashion giant

The worlds of music and fashion have collided once more, with US fashion giant Marc Jacobs redecorating a score of Gibson guitars as part of the firm’s Joy campaign. Four Gibson Les Pauls – three ...
New York Post

Gibson threatens to sue maker of Trump Guitars for allegedly ripping off Les Paul

Gibson Brands, the iconic guitar manufacturer, is threatening to take legal action against the company behind Trump Guitars over alleged trademark infringement. The 120-year-old maker of historic ...
American Songwriter

“The Team Has Certainly Nailed it”: Gibson Only Made 25 of These Noel Gallagher Signature Les Pauls, and I’m Looking Back in Anger

I don’t care what anyone says, the year 2025 will go down in the annals of rock history for one reason, and one reason alone: Oasis got back together. It’s a huge deal for rock ‘n’ roll, and I’m being ...