Gibson’s debut solidbody electric guitar line got off to a great start following the release of the Les Paul Model/Goldtop in 1952. By 1957, however, Les Paul sales had tailed off significantly.

American guitar makers’ collaborations with major retailers have occasionally resulted in some gems with staying power beyond their original “exclusive-to” intentions. The Gibson USA Les Paul ...

Jimmy Page has had a significant impact on rock and roll music. As the co-founder of Led Zeppelin, Page is also responsible for a variety of famous guitar riffs when he worked as a session musician, ...