Meet the Tributo, the Italian super-guitar that turns the ’59 Les Paul formula on its head

Based on the home of Italian supercars comes a super-electric with serious boutique pedigree. The inspiration is obvious. The ...
West Central Tribune

Verlyn Kling and his missing Les Paul a costly mistake

Longtime musician Verlyn Kling, of Granite Falls, Minnesota, played a 1959 Les Paul guitar until he sold it for a fraction of its real value. Verlyn Kling, second from left, plays his 1959 Gibson Les ...
Los Angeles Times

This rare, hands-on recording museum highlights the sonic legacy of guitar god Les Paul

About 80 years ago, guitarist and inventor Les Paul built a home recording studio in his Hollywood garage on North Curson Avenue and began developing his “new sound,” which incorporated cutting-edge ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Museums, and others, to celebrate the Wizard of Waukesha, Les Paul, on his 110th birthday

Like an unforgettable song, Les Paul has remained on the minds of local history and musical buffs, though other people are still tuned in as well. At least, Sue Baker, the program director for the Les ...