The neck was glued to the body and fitted with the classic mother-of-pearl trapezoid-shaped inlay fret markers.Ī major change in the construction of the Les Paul in this era was the replacement of the P90 pickups with PAF (patent applied for) pickups. The models from this period were constructed with a mahogany body and neck, arched maple top, and rosewood fingerboard. The Les Pauls produced in this era are known for their high-quality materials and build. The Golden Age of the Les Paul – 1957 – 1960 Then, later in 1953, McCarty invented the Tune-O-Matic bridge, which began to appear on Les Pauls around 1955. It didn’t last long on the Les Paul and was replaced in 1953 with a solid wraparound tailpiece and bridge designed by Ted McCarty. This design choice is more commonly found on hollow-body guitars, as it improves natural resonance. Perhaps most noticeable about the early Les Pauls is the trapeze tailpiece. P90s are known for being a versatile pickup with a well-rounded sound, suitable for blues, rock, and country. Les Pauls from this period were built with P90, or ‘soap bar’ pickups, due to their appearance. Although production of the Les Paul was halted in 1960, and Gibson’s electric output was mainly focused on the SG, Les Pauls were still sought after for their high-quality build and quality materials. These original designs from 1952-1957 were emblematic of Gibson’s first golden age. In the ‘50s, Gibson was headed by Ted McCarty, and seeing the rise of the Fender Broadcaster (which would become the Telecaster), inspired him to design a guitar that could rival Fender and cement Gibson’s place as a serious electric guitar manufacturer. The Les Paul was the first solid-body electric guitar manufactured by Gibson, and after its initial launch in 1952 as the Gibson Goldtop, it underwent various design changes and upgrades until the definitive model was settled on in 1957. The Beginnings of the Les Paul – 1952 – 1957 Changes to the Les Paul in the Norlin Era.The Return of the Les Paul – 1968 – 1971.
The Golden Age of the Les Paul – 1957 – 1960.The Beginnings of the Les Paul – 1952 – 1957.
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