The Gibson Les Paul Standard Sound
Sep 1st, 2010 by Jim
Some argue that the Gibson Les Paul Standard guitar has had such a profound impact on the rock and roll scene that its sounds are still resonating in popular music of today. There is definitely a difference in the tones that emit out of the Les Paul than out of other instruments.
The tones that this instrument emits are thick and deep. The Gibson Les Paul Standard has a throaty voice that carries an emotive force that you can actually feel. There is nothing that compares to listening to a talented musician work with a Gibson Les Paul Standard. Other guitars just don’t match the sound.
Take your typical Fender Stratocaster. This guitar is wonderful and it offers great sounds for rock and roll music but there is a high, almost plucky undertone to the notes. That is, compared to the rich, deep tones that emit from the Gibson Les Paul Standard. There are certain songs that just don’t sound right when played on a Fender Stratocaster.