Gibson Les Paul
| Gibson Les Paul | |
|---|---|
 Gibson Les Paul Standard Gibson Custom Shop reissue 1959. Removed pick guard. | |
| Manufacturer | Gibson |
| Period | 1952–1960 1961–1963 (in SG form) 1968–present |
| Construction | |
| Body type | Solid, Semi - hollow, Chambered |
| Neck joint | Set neck |
| Scale | 24.75 in (629 mm) |
| Woods | |
| Body | Mahogany (often with a maple top) Swamp ash (rare) |
| Neck | Usually mahogany Maple |
| Fretboard | Usually Rosewood Ebony Maple Richlite |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | Usually Tune-O-Matic |
| Pickup(s) | Usually 2 humbuckers 2 P-90s 3 humbuckers |
| Colors available | |
| Various, often sunburst-type finishes Goldtop Ebony Natural Alpine White Wine Red | |
The Gibson Les Paul is an electric guitar that has been made by Gibson since 1952. It is one of the most popular electric guitars of all time.