Gibson Les Paul

The Gibson Les Paul is a single-cutaway solidbody guitar defined by its mahogany body with maple cap, dual humbucking pickups, and a sustain-rich design that has anchored rock music since 1952. Its thick, warm tone with pronounced midrange and smooth high end makes it versatile across genres from blues to heavy rock. The Les Paul's weight and density contribute to exceptional sustain, allowing notes to bloom and feed back naturally at moderate volumes. Kevin Parker of Tame Impala uses Les Pauls as a primary studio guitar, running them through phaser and fuzz chains to produce his signature psychedelic tones. Paul Banks of Interpol has employed Les Pauls for their darker voicing alongside Telecasters. The guitar's output is hot enough to push tube amplifiers into natural overdrive, reducing reliance on gain pedals.