Forbes

Les Paul’s First-Approved ‘Number One’ Gibson Goldtop To Hit Auction Block

Les Paul revolutionized popular music when he partnered with Gibson to manufacture his eponymous solid-body electric guitar, which has become the weapon of choice for countless rock legends. Now, one ...
Alternative Press

Win an Epiphone Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior

There is no doubt that Green Day leader Billie Joe Armstrong is a great guitarist, punk rock or not. He gets great tone and comes up with solid, catchy riffs and tight, tuneful leads. His most iconic ...
Rolling Stone

Les Paul’s ‘Number One’ Gibson Guitar Headed to Auction

The earliest approved model of the Gibson Les Paul — owned by Les Paul himself and known affectionately as “Number One” — is headed to auction. The lot will be part of the upcoming “Exceptional Sale,” ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The first Les Paul Gibson guitar — owned and upgraded by the man himself — to be auctioned by Christie's

If you've got $100,000 to spare — at least — you could own a piece of rock history once owned by the Wizard of Waukesha. Luxury auction house Christie's announced Wednesday that the earliest approved ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Les Paul Gibson guitar, owned by Paul himself, sells for nearly $1 million at a Christie's in New York

The original Les Paul Gibson guitar is going, going, gone — selling for $930,000 through Christie's "Exceptional Sale" Wednesday in New York. That was about nine times higher than the initial estimate ...