The Gibson Les Paul Standard – is there anything more iconic? Sure, plenty of other guitars are iconic (Stratocaster, Telecaster, etc.) but the term “standard” here is not to say that this is a base model. Nope, this is the flagship model of the Gibson brand- it has that magical blend of features (maple top, mahogany back and neck, dual hum buckers, etc.) that makes this the standard that all other guitars are measured by.

This particular model is from 2019, the year that Gibson was bought out and revamped their lineup. They brought things back to a simpler time, a time without robotic tuners and other modern improvements. The body isn’t weight-relieved (that’s on the list!) and that’s okay! Mine is in the amazing iced tea finish- and just look at that unique flamed maple top (on the list!) with those streaks of dark and light in the wood that you don’t usually see.

Join me as we dive into one of my “signature” guitars here on the Guitar Bucket List!