It's twin humbucking pickups, thick mahogany body with maple top and mahogany neck with rosewood finger board give the Les Paul its famous "chunk" sound, and is typically used for a light or heavy distorted sound. Thousands of guitarists have made the Les Paul their main instrument, most notably with Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin. Like a fine wine, vintage Les Pauls only increase with value as they age, with the resale cost of 1950s Les Pauls reaching $500,000 making them one of the most desired instruments by nearly all guitarists. As Gibson’s first solidbody electric guitar and one of the most visually stunning instruments to this day, the Les Paul Model made a lasting impression since its debut, and it continues to shape the sounds of popular music today.
