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What’s the optimum weight for a Les Paul? And is there such a thing as too heavy?
By Dave Burrluck published
Weight is one of the thorniest issues in guitar. We all have our preferences – but should there be a limit?

Noel Gallagher’s mystery Oasis Les Paul looks set for a signature release
By Phil Weller published
The uniquely spec’d guitar caused a stir when it first emerged on Oasis’ stages last month – and now Gibson is teasing a signature drop

How Zakk Wylde’s ‘The Grail’ Ozzy Osbourne Les Paul found its way back to him – 3 years after it fell out of a moving vehicle
By Phil Weller published
The guitar became his main axe during his career with Ozzy, but after it fell off a truck in 2000, he feared he’d never see it again

Met Museum refutes that former Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor ever owned the ’59 Les Paul he claims was stolen and now appears in a new exhibit
By Janelle Borg published
Taylor's representatives are requesting that the museum make the guitar available for inspection – while the museum asserts that it was Keith Richards who held onto the guitar until 1971

What’s the story behind Noel Gallagher’s new Murphy Lab Les Paul? Gibson finally reveals all
By Phil Weller published
Gallagher's mystery Oasis reunion Les Paul has caused a stir in guitar circles – and now the truth has been revealed

“I can't help but question why Gibson decided to label this model as a Les Paul”: Gibson Les Paul Music City Special 50th Anniversary review
By Daryl Robertson published
Has Gibson gone in too deep with its Marauder-esque take on the Les Paul?

Randy Rhoads’ Quiet Riot Les Paul expected to sell for up to $200,000 at auction
By Phil Weller published
His heavily worn pre-Ozzy axe is expected to fetch $200K when it sells next month

The colorful backstory of Neil Young's iconic Old Black Les Paul
By Jackson Maxwell published
Much like Young's discography and creative arc, the story of how Old Black became the rugged, howling sonic beast that it is is a twisty one of fits, starts, and strange left turns

A stolen Rolling Stones ’59 Les Paul that has been missing since 1972 has surfaced – in a museum
By Phil Weller published
The guitar, also played by Keith Richards on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 before it was stolen by drug dealers, has been identified by its fingerprint-like flame top
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