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1958 Gibson Les Paul Custom with two humbucking pickups!
I purchased this 1958 Gibson Les Paul Custom in very rare two humbucking pickup variation from its sole owner since the early 1960s! It may look like a typical late...
How to date a Gibson ES-335 Guitar
The Gibson ES-335 (and ES-345, ES-355) model has stood the test of time by being in continuous production since its introduction since 1958. Finding out how old is my ES-335...
Gibson Les Paul Standard 1960 Sunburst Identification, Price, and Story
The original Gibson Les Paul Standard guitars made in 1960 are some of the finest the company has ever made. The third year for the "Burst", 1960 saw significant changes...
Gibson Les Paul Custom 1953-1957
The 1953-1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom, with its classic black finish and intricate pearl inlay, is one of our top picks among the 5 Les Paul models from the 1950s....
Vintage Guitars on Youtube this week: Gibson Firebird
As a vintage guitar collector, I'm always on the hunt for unique and special instruments. This '64 Gibson Firebird V is a great example with all the cool wear and...
Vintage Guitars on Youtube this week 12/8/2023
Hear the tone of a vintage Gibson ES-355 on Youtube! We recently acquired this 1961 Gibson ES-355 in a rare mono configuration with added Bigsby tailpiece. Our friend Browan Lollar came...
How much is a Gibson Les Paul worth?
Finding out how much is a Gibson Les Paul worth begins with accurate identification. As a Gibson guitar buyer, I start with with most important parts of identification first, then...
1950s Gibson Les Paul Buying Trip To Portugal
1950s Les Paul Buyer in Portugal I've just returned from a trip to Faro, Portugal to buy this mid 1950s Gibson Les Paul goldtop! Portugal is a wonderful country and...
Gibson Les Paul Standard 1958 Goldtop and Sunburst
Gibson's Les Paul Standard was at its peak during the transitional year of 1958. The classic Goldtop finish that model was introduced with only 6 years earlier was updated...
Gibson Les Paul TV (yellow Junior) 1954-1958
While it may look like a Les Paul Junior in TV yellow finish, Gibson's own catalog and price list considered this an entirely different model that it called the...
Gibson Les Paul Serial Numbers
Knowing how to date Gibson Les Paul serial numbers is a study of its own. Gibson's serial number scheme changed in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, so a simple Les...
Gibson Les Paul Custom 1958
Gibson's Les Paul Custom made in 1958 is one of the pinnacle years for the model since its introduction in 1954. The 1958 Les Paul Custom has the perfect combination...