In the 50s, Les Paul and Mary Ford had 16 No.1 hits, including “How High the Moon.” They sold more than six million records in all and had their own radio and television shows.

With high-end components including Gibson Custom electric guitar pickups, plus classy vintage-inspired styling and finishing, these guitars have caused quite a stir in the electric market since the ...

Kirk Hammett with “Greeny,” his world-famous 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard guitar. The guitar was previously owned by guitarists Peter Green (Fleetwood Mac), Gary Moore (Thin Lizzy, solo artist).