Les Paul Autographs
Les Paul, born Lester William Polsfuss on June 9, 1915, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, was an iconic figure in the world of music, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions as a guitarist, songwriter, and inventor. His passion for music began at a young age, with his early exposure to jazz and country music influencing his unique style. By the time he was a teenager, Paul was already performing in local bands, showing an extraordinary skill with the guitar. His innovative approach to music included the blend of various genres, which would later lay the groundwork for rock and roll.
In the 1940s, Les Paul revolutionized music with his pioneering use of the electric guitar and multi-track recording techniques. He created the first solid-body electric guitar, the Gibson Les Paul, which became a staple for countless musicians and established him as a key figure in shaping modern music. His collaboration with Mary Ford, his wife and musical partner, produced a series of hits in the 1950s, including "How High the Moon" and "Vaya Con Dios." Their seamless harmonies and intricate guitar work captivated audiences, and they became one of the most popular acts of their time, blending traditional country, pop, and jazz influences into their sound.
Throughout his illustrious career, Les Paul continued to innovate, inspiring generations of musicians and earning numerous accolades, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Even into his later years, Paul remained active in the music scene, performing regularly and mentoring aspiring artists. His legacy is marked not only by his numerous recordings and hit singles but also by his profound influence on the development of guitar sounds and recording techniques that continue to resonate in today’s music landscape. Les Paul passed away on August 12, 2009, but his contributions to the world of music remain indelible, solidifying his status as a true pioneer and legend.
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Current items with a signature of Les Paul
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Traded items with a signature of Les Paul
The most expensive item with a signature of Les Paul (Gibson Custom Shop Slash Brazilian Dream Les Paul (Aged & Signed) 2018 #74/125) was sold in February 2024 for $11,495.00 while the cheapest item (Les paul signed vintage index card) found a new owner for $0.80 in July 2017. The month with the most items sold (33) was March 2025 with an average selling price of $1,200.00 for an autographed item of Les Paul. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in June 2024 with $3,280.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $8.99 was December 2008. In average, an autographed item from Les Paul is worth $110.00.
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Latest News about Les Paul
Rare Guitars: Joe Bonamassa's 1959 Gibson Les Paul 'Spot' (02/18/2019): "When Joe was playing Spot, he had that special thing that he didn’t get, in my opinion, on another electric guitar": Matthieu Lucas. 
Kalamazoo-made Gibson Les Paul called 'Holy Grail' of electric guitars (03/23/2015): The hand-made models produced here in the 1950s and '60s have been used in too many hit songs to name, across musical genres. PERFORMANCE: Steve Bluma€(TM)S Molecular Organ Trio - Celebrating les Paul at th (03/09/2015): On Monday, March 30th, guitarist Steve Blum’s Molecular Organ Trio will make its exciting debut at the Iridium Jazz Club, and it’s about time. Blum, a native New Yorker, has been performing as a leader, in recording studios and as a preferred sideman for over 40 professional years. 1954 Les Paul Gibson guitar that set standard for his other instruments sells fo (03/08/2015): NEW YORK — The 1954 Les Paul Gibson guitar known as "Black Beauty" has sold at auction for $335,500. Guernsey's auction house says the six-string instrument with gold-plated hardware set the standard for other Les Paul Gibson guitars. Les Paul's 'Black Beauty' up for auction (03/08/2015): Guitar lovers will take note as one of Les Paul's most prized possessions goes on the auction block Thursday.
Older News Stories about Les Paul
Les Paul's Original Black Beauty Guitar Sells For $275,000 (02/2015): Les Paul 's original prototype for his Black Beauty guitar has been snapped up at auction for $275,000 (£171,875). KISS's Tommy Thayer Gets Signature Les Paul Recap (01/2015): KISS lead guitar player Tommy Thayer will be getting his own Epiphone Signature Model Les Paul this spring. Slash To Receive Les Paul Award (12/2014): Slash will be honored with the prestigious Les Paul Award during the 30th Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards Les Paul Honoured In Hometown (11/2014): Late music legend Les Paul has been honoured by heads of his junior high school, who have renamed the facility after him. Richie Sambora Launches Les Paul Tribute Concerts Recap (07/2014): In conjunction with what would have been Les Paul's 99th birthday, guitarist Richie Sambora announced a handful of tribute concerts to honor the late guitar legend. Les Paul Birthday Gala benefits Mahwah Museum (06/2014): Benefits Mahwah Museum Electric guitar legend Les Paul dies, age 94 (04/2014): LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Legendary guitarist and inventor Les Paul, who pioneered designs of electric guitars, has died of complications from pneumonia at a New York hospital, his lawyer said on Thursday. He was 94. Made in Jersey: Les Paul developed the solid-body guitar in Mahwah (02/2014): Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Les Paul Museum reviews security after famed violin stolen (01/2014): The brazen armed robbery of a 300-year-old violin is making those in the local music and art world very nervous. Guns N' Roses' DJ Ashba Getting His Own Signature Les Paul (12/2013): Guns N' Roses and SIXX: A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba has announced the March 2014 launch of his own Signature Les Paul line N.J. Rock & Pop Hall: Les Paul (10/2013): Longtime Mahwah resident was legendary as both inventor and musician Todd Rundgren to Receive Les Paul Award (09/2013): Todd Rundgren will be honored on January 24 2014 with the Les Paul Award Sammy Hagar Compares Les Paul Guitars To Muscle Cars (08/2013): Aside from being a successful solo artist, Sammy Hagar, aka the Red Rocker, has surrounded himself with some of the world's best guitar players as a member of Montrose, Van Halen, and Chickenfoot Les Paul Foundation Donate To Grammy Camp Program For Students (07/2013): The Les Paul Foundation has announced a grant to the Grammy Foundation for its ninth annual Grammy Camp program Help Put Les Paul On a Postage Stamp (06/2013): The Les Paul Foundation has received approval from the United States Post Office for a stamp for Les Paul honoring his 100th Gibson Debut Sully Erna Les Paul Studio Guitar (05/2013): Gibson has debuted the Sully Erna Les Paul Studio, an eye-catching signature guitar for the frontman of acclaimed metal band Godsmack 1960 Gibson Les Paul Sunburst guitar brings $134,500 to lead $1.13+ million Heri (04/2013): A rarely auctioned 1941 Martin D-45 Natural Acoustic Guitar, serial #78882, a must-have for players and collectors and restored to its original glory, sold for $110,500. Gibson Releases Limited Edition Joe Perry 1959 Les Paul Recap (03/2013): Gibson guitars have launched a Joe Perry 1959 Les Paul model. The Les Paul Foundation Marks 2013 With Announcement of Grants to U.S. Organizat (02/2013): The Les Paul Foundation has announced grants for organizations in the U.S. which share the vision and mission of the late, great Les Paul.New York, NY (PRWEB) February 20, 2013 The Les Paul Foundation marks 2013 with award grants to organizations across the U.S. ... Man slid Les Paul guitar down pants as woman distracted - twice (01/2013): A man with a "South Philadelphia accent" was able to slip a Les Paul guitar down his pants at a Sam Ash store in Cherry Hill as a female accomplice distracted employees, police say. KISS's Tommy Thayer Releasing Spaceman Les Paul (11/2012): Epiphone recently announced that KISS's Tommy Thayer has a new guitar on the way CD reviews: Mumford & Sons, Heart, Lou Pallo of Les Paul's Trio (10/2012): When Mumford Sons released its debut album, Sigh No More, in 2010, it caused a musical revolution of sorts. Win Rocksmith, a PS3 and an Epiphone Les Paul Jr' Guitar (09/2012): Listen out for Work Experience Steve attempting to play a well known guitar riff on Rocksmith, the brand new guitar game which can help anyone learn to play. Wisconsin museum displays Les Paul's first pro guitar (08/2012): WAUKESHA, Wis. — Les Paul's first professional guitar is on display at the Waukesha County Museum. Dickey Betts to Perform with Les Paul Trio (07/2012): Dickey Betts will play two shows at New York’s Iridium next month. The Allman Brothers Band co-founder will perform on Monday, August 20, as part of the club’s trademark Les Paul Mondays series.
