Les Paul Switch Replacement

Beloved by Pete Townshend and Thin Lizzy’s Scott Gorham, the Gibson Les Paul Deluxe was the top-selling LP model of the early ’70s – but its success didn’t last

Another piece of Les Paul history is coming back to life! Les’ legendary disc lathe, once used to cut classics like “How High the Moon,” “Lover,” “Brazil,” and “Caravan”, is getting a full restoration for the Les Paul Recording Studio in Los Angeles. Here’s a peek at it being taken apart. Stay tuned for more progress on the lathe from our restorer, Sean McClowry. | Les Paul

Les Paul’s “The LOG” Guitar, Circa 1939 - [Les Paul History]