The 1959 Gibson Les Paul is the world’s most expensive guitar. It can also be one of the hardest to authenticate. Some of the most famous guitar players, including Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin ...

Gene Paul, and longtime guitar builder, engineer and producer, Tom Doyle. In a statement, Doyle recalled, “Les brought his idea to Gibson and they initially dismissed it outright, but Les was ...

I cover the music industry. The Gibson Les Paul is practically synonymous with rock and roll, becoming the go-to axe for countless guitar heroes including Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page, Aerosmith ...

KALAMAZOO, MI -- "Black Beauty," the prototype of Gibson Guitar Co.'s Les Paul guitar sold for a handsome price at auction Thursday in New York City, but not for nearly the amount expected.

The guitar that helped revolutionize rock ‘n’ roll is going up for auction this fall. In October, Christie’s will auction off the first Gibson Les Paul Goldtop. Dubbed “Number One,” the ...