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[[Image:Gibson Les Paul Studio c.jpg|thumb|right|180px|A [[Gibson Les Paul]] Studio model]]This is an alphabetized list of musicians who have made '''[[WP:NOTE|notable]]''' use of [[Gibson Guitar Corporation product list|Gibson Guitar models]] in live performances or studio recordings. Because of the great popularity of these models, musicians are listed here only if their use of these instruments was especially significant — that is, they are musicians with long careers who have a history of faithful Gibson use, or the particular instrument they used was unique or of historical importance, or their use of the Gibson model contributed significantly to the popularization of that particular instrument.

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| title = DoDonPachi Dai Ou Jou

| image =

| developer = [[Cave (company)|Cave]]

| publisher = [[AMI]]

| release = [[2002 in video gaming|2002]]

| genre = [[Manic shooter]]

| modes = Up to 2 players simultaneously

| cabinet = Upright

| display = [[Raster graphics|Raster]], 224 x 448 pixels (Vertical), 2304 colors

| arcade system = [[PolyGame Master]]

| input = 8-way [[Joystick]], 3 [[Button (control)|Buttons]]

| platforms = [[Arcade game|Arcade]], [[PlayStation 2]]

}}

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{{nihongo|'''''DoDonPachi Dai Ou Jou'''''|怒首領蜂 大往生}} is the fourth game in Cave's [[DonPachi]] series. They are not connected by any story, but only by gameplay. It is considered to be a truer sequel to [[DoDonPachi]] than DoDonPachi II: Bee Storm. Dai Ou Jou is renowned for its almost ridiculous level of difficulty and refined gameplay. The "Dai Ou Jou" portion of the title translates as "peaceful death".

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==Gameplay==

===Game System===

The controls in Dai Ou Jou are identical to the previous games in the series. The joystick (or controller on the PS2 version) move the ship. Tapping button 1 fires standard shots, and holding button 1 fires the laser weapon. Pressing button 2 activates a hyper if one is available, or uses a bomb if no hypers are in stock. If the laser is active the bomb is an amplification of the laser weapon; otherwise it is an explosion that covers the screen. In all cases the player becomes invincible for a short period. There is also an option to enable button 3, which automatically fires only the standard shots.

===A===

Dai Ou Jou follows the conventions of the previous game with only a few changes. The chaining system is intact and works in much the same way. Causing an enemy to explode fills a meter, and every enemy destroyed before the meter depletes adds to the current chain and again refills the meter. Holding the laser weapon over a large enemy will hold the meter steady and slowly accumulate hits. In this way it is possible to create a single chain out of any of the 5 stages, although this requires much practice and skill.

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*'''[[Duane Allman]]''' ([[The Allman Brothers Band]])- used a 1957 Les Paul Goldtop with PAF pickups, a 1959 cherry sunburst Les Paul, a 1958 tobacco sunburst Les Paul and a 1968 cherry SG. A Les Paul was also his primary guitar when using a slide<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hotguitarist.com/music_artists/duane_allman.htm | date=2006 | accessdate=2006-11-20 | first=Julian | last=Fothergill | title=Duane Allman | work=Hotguitarist.com}}</ref>

*'''[[Billie Joe Armstrong]]''' ([[Green Day]]) - Uses several vintage 1950's Les Paul Junior models, SG's, ES 335's, and a J-45. He also used a Les Paul Standard for recording the lead guitar parts on the album "American Idiot." Gibson has produced a Billie Joe Armstrong Signature Les Paul Junior model.<ref>[http://www.gibson.com/Products/GibsonElectric/Gibson%20Electric%20Guitars/LesPaul/Billie%20Joe%20Armstrong%20Les%20Paul/ Gibson.com Billie Joe Armstrong Signature Model homepage]</ref>

*'''[[Chet Atkins]]''' - Switched from [[Gretsch]] to Gibson in the mid 1980s and brought with him the popular Country Gentlemen and Tennessean model designs. Atkins also helped to design several innovative acoustic/electric models including the SST.{{Fact|date=February 2007}}

===B===

New is the addition of "hyper" items. A hyper meter is incorporated into the status display and is filled by chaining, collecting bees, and dying, amongst other things. When the meter fills a hyper items falls from the top of the screen, unless the player is currently in a boss fight. Up to 5 hypers can be held at any one time. When a hyper is activated, all are used at once, with an effect proportional to the amount of hypers consumed (duration and power are both affected). A hyper makes the player invincible for a short while and amplifies the power of both normal fire and the laser weapon. Once the timer runs out the player's ship returns to normal. As a side effect, all enemy bullets move faster when the hyper is activated. This effect does not disappear entirely when the hyper wears off. Using a bomb during a hyper will end it immediately; dying will cause the player to lose any hypers he or she is carrying. Using a hyper while one is on screen (i.e. not collected yet) will transform it into a large star.

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[[Image:Beck Les Paul.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Jeff Beck with his Gibson Les Paul]]

*'''[[Martin Barre]]''' ([[Jethro Tull (band)|Jethro Tull]]) has used numerous Gibson models over the course of his career including: a sunburst ES-330, a 1958 Les Paul Special and a 1959 Les Paul Standard.<ref>[http://www.martinbarre.com/gear.htm Equipment history from martinbarre.com]</ref>

*'''[[Jeff Beck]]''' - used a Les Paul Standard while a member of [[The Yardbirds]]. A different Les Paul Standard, purchased from Rick Neilson,{{Fact|date=February 2007}} was used while with the [[Jeff Beck Group]]. And an "Oxblood" coloured 1954 Les Paul Standard, with PAF pickups, from 1972-1976.

*'''[[Chuck Berry]]''' - used an ES-350T early in his career later switching to ES-345s and ES-355s.<ref>{{cite book |last=Chapman |first=Richard |title=Guitar, Music, History, Players |publisher=DK publishing |id=ISBN 0-7894-9700-X |pages=pg. 177, 178}}</ref>

*'''[[Dickey Betts]]''' ([[The Allman Brothers Band]]) - uses a variety of Gibson models including a 1961 SG and a 1957 Les Paul.

*'''[[Ritchie Blackmore]]''' - played an ES-335 but switched to a [[Fender Stratocaster]] after seeing [[Jimi Hendrix]] playing one in concert. Solo on [[Child in Time]] played with ES-335.{{Fact|date=May 2007}}

*'''[[Marc Bolan]]''' ([[T. Rex (band)|T. Rex]]) - used Les Paul Customs and Flying Vs and a Hummingbird. His main Les Paul model was refinished in a translucent amber finish to resemble the Gibson guitars played by his idol Duane Eddy.

*'''[[Mick Box]]''' ([[Uriah Heep (band)|Uriah Heep]]) - uses a Les Paul Custom. Also used a 1958 Les Paul Junior Double Cut, a Flying V and a 1968 SG with a Maestro tailpiece.

*'''[[Michelle Branch]]''' - uses a Hummingbird.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1163535/bio Michelle Branch's biography. Includes what guitars are used in Trade mark section.</ref>

*'''[[Creed Bratton]]''' ([[The Grass Roots]]) - has used various Gibsons including recordings with a Black Beauty on early Grass Roots albums.

*'''[[Clarence Gatemouth Brown|Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown]]''' - has used various Gibsons including: ES-335s and L-5s. His main guitar was a late-60s non-reverse Firebird.

*'''[[Jack Bruce]]''' ([[Cream (band)|Cream]]) - used several EB-3 basses during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Used a 1950s-vintage EB bass during the 2005 Cream reunion concerts.

*'''[[Buckethead]]''' - uses 2 white customized Les Pauls and an SG.<ref>[http://www.bingeandgrab.com/bucketgear.html Buckethead's gear]</ref>

===C===

Dai Ou Jou has also been made much more difficult than the previous games in the series.

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*'''[[Larry Carlton]]''' - uses a sunburst 1968 ES-335 along with occasional use of a 1956 Les Paul Special and a 1963 L5.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.larrycarlton.net/brandnew/equipment.shtml | date=2006 | accessdate=2006-12-02 | title=Larry Carlton equipment details from www.larrycarlton.net}}</ref> A Larry Carlton Signature Model has been produced by Gibson for the man they call ''"Mr ES-335"''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.gibsoncustom.com/flash/products/signature/larrycarlton/LarryCarlton.html | date=2006 | accessdate=2006-11-21 | title=Larry Carlton Signature Model | work=Gibson Guitar Corporation}}</ref>

*'''[[Eric Clapton]]''' - used a Les Paul while with [[John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=Electric Guitars:The Illustrated Encyclopedia |publisher=Thunder Bay Press |id=ISBN 978-1-59223-053-2 |pages=pg. 123}}</ref> While with [[Cream (band)|Cream]], Clapton used a 1965 SG<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=Electric Guitars:The Illustrated Encyclopedia |publisher=Thunder Bay Press |id=ISBN 978-1-59223-053-2 |pages=pgs. 134-135}}</ref> painted by [[The Netherlands|Dutch]] artists collectively known as [[The Fool (design collective)|The Fool]]. Also, while with Cream, Clapton used a cherry 1964 ES-355,<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=Electric Guitars:The Illustrated Encyclopedia |publisher=Thunder Bay Press |id=ISBN 978-1-59223-053-2 |pages=pg. 139}}</ref> a Les Paul Black Beauty and a Firebird I. A 1958 Explorer<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=Electric Guitars:The Illustrated Encyclopedia |publisher=Thunder Bay Press |id=ISBN 978-1-59223-053-2 |pages=pg. 129}}</ref> was used during recording for his [[461 Ocean Boulevard]] and ''EC Was Here'' albums. Clapton still makes occasional use of an ES-335 model during live performances.

*'''[[Steve Clark]]''' ([[Def Leppard]]) - used a Les Paul and a Firebird.

*'''[[Dennis Coffey]]''' ([[Motown]] Session guitarist) the veteran session guitarist owns several vintage Gibson models including an ES-335, an ES-345 and a Byrdland. Coffey, who appeared on virtually every Motown recording in the 1960s and 1970s, played a Firebird model which he purchased used in 1964. <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.denniscoffeysite.com/guitars.html | date=2007 | accessdate=2007-05-02 | title=Dennis Coffey's Gibson collection}}</ref>

*'''[[Allen Collins]]''' ([[Lynyrd Skynyrd]]) - used a Firebird, and later switched to the Explorer. Starting in late 1977, he would also use a Gibson Les Paul occasionally.

*'''[[Sheryl Crow]]''' - uses a Country Western model, Hummingbird, L-00 Blues King, J-200 Western Classic, 96 Advanced Jumbo, 96 Southern Jumbo, J45, ES-120, ES-125, ES-335 and various Les Pauls.<ref>[http://www.gibson.com/print_acoustic.aspx?aliaspath=/Products/Gibson Acoustic Guitars/Gibson Acoustic Guitars/Signature Artist Series/Sheryl Crow Signature Gibson.com]</ref>

*'''[[Rivers Cuomo]]''' ([[Weezer]]) - used a Les Paul Special for the majority of guitar work on early Weezer albums, and uses a Les Paul, an SG, a [http://www.weezer.com/info/equipment/pics/Rivers-12-01-newGibsons.jpg Flying V and an Explorer] onstage in late 2001 and throughout parts of 2002.

===Player ShipsD===

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The ship selection has completely changed from the previous game. The three ships from DoDonPachi have been reduced to two, the Type A and Type B. Type A is equivalent to the Type A from DoDonPachi, while Type B is equivalent to the old Type C. Once a ship is selected, an Element Doll is also chosen, similar to the selection of Shot Type or Laser Type in its predecessor. The first doll, Shotia, powers up the ship's standard shots. The second, Leinyan, powers up the ship's laser weapon and slows down the ship less while the laser is activated, at the cost of a lower stock of bombs compared to Shotia. The final choice is Exy, which upgrades both the Shot and Laser, but is offset by an even lower bomb capacity. Upon dying, the power level of the upgraded weapon is reduced by one power level, while the other weapon is reduced to its initial strength; in the case of Exy, both weapons only lose one power level.

[[Image:K.K._Downing.jpg|thumb|right|200px|K.K. Downing playing a Gibson Flying V]]

*'''[[Dave Davies]]''' ([[The Kinks]]) - has used numerous Gibson models over the years including: a 1958 Flying V (prototype model), a 1960 Goldtop Les Paul and a 1978 Artisan.<ref>[http://www.davedavies.com/guitars/guitars2.htm Davies' guitar history from his official website]</ref>

*'''[[Tom DeLonge]]''' ([[Angels and Airwaves]], [[Blink 182]]) - has a Signature model ES-335.

*'''[[Buck Dharma]]''' ([[Blue Öyster Cult]]) - uses a 1974 Les Paul Deluxe and a 1969 SG.

*'''[[K.K. Downing]]''' ([[Judas Priest]]) - used a Flying V and an SG.

*'''[[Bob Dylan]]''' - uses a variety of Gibson models including: a J-50, a J-200, a J-180 and a J-45.

===LevelsE===

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Dai Ou Jou has 5 levels, and a second loop is available if the player manages to complete the first loop and satisfy certain criteria. The requirements are any one of:

*'''[[Duane Eddy]]''' - "The King of Twang Guitar" has used many different Gibson models throughout his career. Gibson produces a ''Duane Eddy Signature Model''.<ref>[http://www.gibsoncustom.com/flash/products/signature/eddy/DuaneEddy.html Details on Duane Eddy's Signature Gibson model]</ref>

*Less than 2 deaths

*'''[[Elliot Easton]]''' ([[The Cars]]) - used several Gibson SG models and a Les Paul Custom in the "Since You're Gone" video. Gibson currently produces an Elliot Easton signature model SG as part of their "Inspired By" series manufactured by the custom shop

*Less than 3 bombs used

*'''[[The Edge]]''' ([[U2]]) - uses several Gibson models including an Explorer,<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 94}}</ref> a Les Paul<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 94}}</ref> and an SG.

*Collecting all 10 bees in at least 3 stages. The bees in each level must be collected without dying.

*'''[[John Entwistle]]''' ([[The Who]]) - used several Thunderbird IV basses during the early 1970s and later used custom-made Thunderbird models with [[Fender Precision Bass]] necks. Entwistle also used an EB-2 bass during the early days of The Who.

If the player then succeeds in completing the second loop, they face the true final boss of the game, [[Hibachi (DoDonPachi)|Hibachi]].

*'''[[Everly Brothers]]''' - J-200, Everly Brothers Model.

===F===

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[[Image:Ace live.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Ace Frehley]]

*'''[[Don Felder]]''' ([[Eagles]]) - uses a Les Paul and an EDS-1275.

*'''[[Robin Finck]]''' ([[Nine Inch Nails]]/[[Guns N' Roses]]) - uses a variety of Les Paul models.

*'''[[John Fogerty]]''' ([[Creedence Clearwater Revival]] and a solo artist) - uses a variety of Les Paul models.

*'''[[Peter Frampton]]''' ([[Humble Pie]] and a solo artist) - uses a 3 pickup Les Paul Custom. Gibson has produced 2 completely different Signature models for him.

*'''[[Lars Frederiksen]]''' ([[Rancid (band)|Rancid]], [[Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards]]) - uses cherry sunburst SG Specials and a polaris white 1965 SG Special.

*'''[[Ace Frehley]]''' ([[Kiss (band)|Kiss]]) - used a 3 pickup Les Paul Custom as well as an Ace Frehley Signature Model<ref>[http://www.gibson.com/products/gibson/LesPaul/AceFrehley.html Frehley's signature Les Paul at Gibson.com]</ref> and an EDS-1275.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 6}}</ref> He also used a Les Paul Standard.

*'''[[John Frusciante]]''' ([[Red Hot Chili Peppers]]) - uses an SG for some songs, and has recently been seen live with a vintage black Les Paul Custom.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.redhotchilipeppersguide.com/john.php | title = John's guitars | accessdate = 2007-01-13| work = Red Hot Chili Peppers Guide}}</ref>

==Variants=G===

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===Death Label===

*'''[[Steve Gaines]]''' ([[Lynyrd Skynyrd]]) - used a Les Paul.

Death Label was included with the PS2 port of Dai Ou Jou. Death Label sets the player against each of the game's bosses in order, with maximum power at all times and a full stock of hypers provided before each fight. Death Label's difficulty is roughly equivalent to that of the normal game's second loop, with a number of alterations made to the bosses and their attack pattern. The most notable change is made at the end of Death Label, where the player fights two versions of the final boss simultaneously.

*'''[[Noel Gallagher]]''' ([[Oasis (band)|Oasis]]) - uses a variety of Les Paul models, a cherry ES-355, a Firebird and a J-200.

*'''[[Jerry Garcia]]''' ([[Grateful Dead]]) - used a Les Paul Custom and an SG early in his career.

*'''[[Hank Garland]]''' (Nashville guitarist who worked with [[Elvis Presley]] among others) - used a "Byrdland" guitar

[[Image:Scottgorham.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Scott Gorham with his Les Paul]]

*'''[[Billy Gibbons]]''' ([[ZZ Top]]) - has used several different Gibson models over the course of his career including Goldtop Les Pauls, Flying Vs, Explorers, ES-5 Switchmasters and Les Paul Juniors. His main guitar is a 1959 Les Paul Standard nicknamed ''"Pearly Gates"''. ''"Pearly has such an unmistakable character that we felt it was necessary to find another instrument with a similar sound to use as a spare guitar. We accumulated dozens of guitars, but nothing quite matched her. But instead of tossing these other acquisitions away, they kept accumulating. It's an ongoing saga that never ends."''<ref> [http://www.guitarworld.com/allaccess/interviews/billy-gibbons-guitarodyssey.htm Gibbons describes his history of collecting guitars]</ref><ref>[http://www.guitarplayer.com/story.asp?storycode=15514 Billy Gibbons article from Guitar Player Magazine]</ref>

*'''[[David Gilmour]]''' ([[Pink Floyd]]) - known for playing [[Fender Stratocaster]], but used a 1956 Les Paul Goldtop with a Bigsby tailpiece on his solo albums and some later Pink Floyd work, including [[The Wall]] tour of 1980-81.

*'''[[Scott Gorham]]''' ([[Thin Lizzy]]) - used a Les Paul Standard and a Les Paul Deluxe with mini humbuckers.

*'''[[Barry Goudreau]]''' ([[Boston (band)|Boston]]) - uses an SG

*'''[[Peter Green (musician)|Peter Green]]''' - most notable for his 1959 Les Paul that had the pick-ups accidentally wired out of phase. The guitar used to be owned by [[Gary Moore]], but it was sold to a private owner in 2006.

*'''[[Dave Grohl]]''' ([[Foo Fighters]], [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]]) - uses many different Gibson models including: Explorers, SGs, ES-335s, Firebirds, and a 1970s Trini Lopez Standard.

===Black LabelH===

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This variant was a limited edition release and was never ported. There were minor changes to gameplay.

[[Image:Warren Haynes (2006).jpg|thumb|right|180px|Warren Haynes playing his Les Paul]]

*'''[[Steve Hackett]]''' ([[Genesis (band)|Genesis]],[[GTR]]) - uses numerous Les Paul models. His main guitar for many years was a 1957 Goldtop. He had other Les Paul models fitted with a Fernandes Sustainer.

*'''[[Kirk Hammett]]''' ([[Metallica]]) uses a Flying V and a variety of Les Paul models.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts|first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time!|publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 7}}</ref>

*'''[[Emmylou Harris]]''' - uses a Dove, a variety of J-200's and a J-200 Western Classic.

*'''[[George Harrison]]''' - used a Les Paul Standard, SG Standard, ES-345-TD, J-160E and a J-200.

*'''[[Warren Haynes]]''' (''[[Gov't Mule]]'') - uses a Les Paul Custom, Les Paul Standard, an ES-335 and a non-reverse Firebird.

*'''[[Justin Hayward]]''' (''[[The Moody Blues]]'') - has used an ES-335 for his entire career.

*'''[[Jimi Hendrix]]''' ([[The Jimi Hendrix Experience]]) - while generally regarded as an iconic [[Stratocaster]] player, Jimi used several Gibson models including an SG Custom, Flying V, Les Paul Special and a Les Paul Custom. Gibson also gave him two guitars in 1970, a custom Flying V and an ES-345. Both of these guitars were left handed models. Gibson has released a Flying V model replicating his 1967 Flying V including the psychedelic floral design which Hendrix himself had hand painted on the original.

*'''[[James Hetfield]]''' ([[Metallica]]) - used a white Explorer and also a Les Paul Custom.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts|first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time!|publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 7}}</ref>

*'''[[Joshua Homme]]''' (''[[Kyuss]]''), (''[[Queens of the Stone Age]]'') - used a cream coloured SG and a Les Paul on the [[Blues for the Red Sun]] tour.<ref>[http://www.scottreeder.com/gallery/01/palm_springs_party_in_92.jpg]</ref> Also used the SG on tour with the [[Screaming Trees]].<ref>[http://www.circleswithin.com/benpage/curt-e5.jpg]</ref>

*'''[[Steve Howe (guitarist)|Steve Howe]]''' ([[Yes (band)|Yes]], [[Asia (band)|Asia]], [[GTR (band)|GTR]]) - uses an ES-175.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 76}}</ref> and the EDS-1275.

===I===

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*'''[[Tony Iommi]]''' ([[Black Sabbath]])- has used an SG throughout most of his career but also owns other Gibson models. Currently his collection includes: a rare ''"Barney Kessel"'' left-handed model,<ref>[http://www.iommi.com/equipment/gibson_barney_kessel.htm technical details for Iommi's Barney Kessel model]</ref> a red SG nicknamed ''"monkey"'',<ref>[http://www.iommi.com/equipment/gibson_red_sg_aka_monkey.htm technical details for Iommi's "monkey" SG]</ref> a red Gibson Custom Shop SG,<ref>[http://www.iommi.com/equipment/gibson_red_custom_shop_sg.htm technical details for Iommi's red Custom Shop SG]</ref> a black Gibson Custom Shop SG<ref>[http://www.iommi.com/equipment/gibson_black_custom_shop_sg.htm technical details for Iommi's black Custom Shop SG]</ref> and a black SG Standard<ref>[http://www.iommi.com/equipment/gibson_black_sg_standard.htm technical details for Iommi's black SG standard.</ref> Gibson has produced a Tony Iommi Signature SG.<ref>[http://www.gibson.com/products/gibson/sg/iommisg.html technical details for Iommi's Signature Model SG]</ref>

===J===

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*'''[[Eric Johnson]]''' - used an ES-335 for the recorded version of [[Cliffs of Dover (song)|"Cliffs of Dover"]]. Also uses the ES-335 during live performances.

*'''[[Robert Johnson (musician)|Robert Johnson]]''' used an L-1 acoustic.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 58}}</ref> A Robert Johnson Signature Model is also available.

*'''[[Adam Jones]]''' ([[Tool (band)|Tool]]) - uses a Les Paul Custom with a ''"Silverburst"'' finish.

*'''[[Brian Jones (musician)|Brian Jones]]''' ([[The Rolling Stones]]) - used an ES-330, a 1956 Les Paul Goldtop and various Firebirds both reverse and non-reverse.

*'''[[Mick Jones (The Clash)|Mick Jones]]''' ([[The Clash]], [[Big Audio Dynamite]], [[Carbon/Silicon]])) - used Les Paul, now mostly uses Les Paul Junior Double Cut

*'''[[Steve Jones (musician)|Steve Jones]]''' ([[Sex Pistols]]) - uses a Les Paul.

==External links=K===

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*'''[[Albert King]]''' - a left-handed "upside-down/backwards" guitarist: he was left-handed but usually played a Flying V flipped over upside-down so the low E string was on the bottom.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 34}}</ref>

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[[Image:Pkossoff.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Paul Kossoff of Free with his Les Paul]]

*'''[[B. B. King]]''' - has used many different Gibson models including: an ES-5 and an ES-175 early in his career. Later he would use several thinline semi-acoustic models such as: an ES-330, ES-335, ES-345. King's Signature ES-355, nicknamed Lucille, has been his main guitar for many years.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 35}}</ref>

*'''[[Freddie King]]'''* - used a Goldtop Les Paul with P-90 pickups. Also used an ES-355 in some live performances.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 36}}</ref>

*'''[[Mark Knopfler]]''' ([[Dire Straits]] and solo) - uses original 1958 and 1959 Les Paul models. He also uses ES-335 and Super 400s.

*'''[[Erkin Koray]]''' - uses a 1961 Les Paul Custom.

*'''[[Paul Kossoff]]''' ([[Free (band)|Free]]) - "Kossoff was a passionate Les Paul player able to say in a few notes what many would dozens attempting."<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul |publisher=Backbeat Books |id=ISBN 0-87930-711-0 |pages=pg. 67}}</ref> Kossoff used several late-50s Les Paul models as well as an ES-335 for occasional studio use.

*'''[[Robby Krieger]]''' ([[The Doors]]) - uses an SG, an ES-335 and a Melody Maker.

*'''[[Lenny Kravitz]]''' - uses a Flying V, a Les Paul and a white SG Custom.

===L===

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*'''[[Albert Lee]]''' - uses a Les Paul Custom, a J-200 and Everly Brothers Model.

*'''[[Alvin Lee]]''' ([[Ten Years After]]) - used a customized ES-335 nicknamed "Big Red". The Gibson Custom shop now produces a reissue of Lee's guitar.

*'''[[John Lennon]]''' - used a J-160E extensively while with the Beatles. Lennon also used a Les Paul Special and a modified Les Paul Junior.<ref>[http://www.acousticguitar.com/article/148/148,6300,FEATURE-1.asp What They Play - by Jeffery Pepper Rodgers]</ref><ref>[http://www.lennon.net/memorabilia/specialguitar.shtml detail on Lennon's Les Paul Special]</ref>

*'''[[Alex Lifeson]]''' ([[Rush (band)|Rush]]) - Has used many different Gibson models over the course of his career including: a sunburst ES-335, a black ES-345, a white ES-355, a white EDS-1275, a cherry SG, a sunburst Howard Roberts Fusion III, a variety of Les Paul models and a J-150 acoustic.<ref>[http://www.rusharchives.com/gear/alex.shtml Rush Gear and Gizmos: Alex Lifeson]</ref><ref>[http://www.gibson.com/whatsnew/pressrelease/2002/aug16a.html Lifeson Rush(es) Gibson USA]</ref>

*'''[[Steve Lukather]]''' - owns many guitar models; has an original 1959 Les Paul. Seen in many videos/interviews.<ref>[http://www.vintageguitar.com/artists/details.asp?ID=98]</ref>

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*'''[[Daron Malakian]]''' ([[System of a Down]]) - Used to play a black Les Paul Standard, now uses a cherry red SG standard (can be seen in the video for [[B.Y.O.B.]]), a cherry red vintage SG (played live on numerous occasions), and a cream white vintage SG (which can be seen in the video for [[Hypnotize]]).

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*'''[[Phil Manzanera]]''' ([[Roxy Music]]) used a Firebird VII.

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*'''[[Bob Marley]]''' ([[Bob Marley and The Wailers]]) - used a Les Paul Custom. The guitar is buried with him in his mausoleum.

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*'''[[Johnny Marr]]''' ([[The Smiths]]/solo) - uses a large variety of Gibson guitars including the famous cherry red ES-335, various Les Pauls, and, recently, the SG standard.

*'''[[Jeff Martin (Canadian musician)|Jeff Martin]]''' ([[The Tea Party]]/solo) - uses a 1964 J-50, a Les Paul Classic 1960 reissue, an EDS-1275 and an Explorer.

*'''[[Pat Martino]]''' - uses a Signature Model.<ref>[http://www.patmartino.com/guitars.htm Pat Martino's website]</ref>

*'''[[Dave Mason]]''' - used a Firebird throughout the 1970s.

[[image:Paul McCartney on stage in Prague.jpg|180px|right|thumb|[[Paul McCartney]] playing a 1960 left handed sunburst Les Paul]]

*'''[[Paul McCartney]]''' - owns a rare left-handed 1957 Les Paul Goldtop<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=Electric Guitars:The Illustrated Encyclopedia |publisher=Thunder Bay Press |id=ISBN 978-1-59223-053-2 |pages=pg. 118}}</ref> Like many players, McCartney has replaced the fragile original tuning machines with a more modern sturdy set.<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul |publisher=Backbeat Books |id=ISBN 0-87930-711-0 |pages=pg. 27}}</ref> and uses a left handed 1960 Les Paul Standard (1 of 3 known examples) as his main stage guitar.<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=Electric Guitars:The Illustrated Encyclopedia |publisher=Thunder Bay Press |id=ISBN 978-1-59223-053-2 |pages=pg. 127}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul |publisher=Backbeat Books |id=ISBN 0-87930-711-0 |pages=pg. 46-47}}</ref> McCartney also uses a C-5 in the studio.

*'''[[Mike McCready]]''' ([[Pearl Jam]]) - uses a Les Paul, an SG, an ES-335 and a Flying V.

*'''[[Jimmy McCulloch]]''' ([[Wings (band)|Wings]]) - used an SG,a Les Paul and EDS 1275.

*'''[[John McLaughlin (musician)|John McLaughlin]]''' - has used many different models over the years, including:Les Pauls, an EDS-1275, ES-335s, Byrdlands, a sunburst dual-pickup Johnny Smith model, an ES-345 as well as Hummingbird acoustics.

*'''[[Ralph McTell]]''' - uses a J-45 acoustic.

*'''[[Pat Metheny]]''' - uses a humbucker-equipped ES-175, both live and on many of his mainstream jazz recordings. Has used a Les Paul on occasion, notably on ''[[Zero Tolerance for Silence]]''.

*'''[[Gary Moore]]''' ([[Thin Lizzy]]/[[Skid Row (blues-rock band)|Skid Row]]/solo) - uses a Les Paul Standard. Previously had a Les Paul Signature Model. Regularly uses a 1959 Les Paul Standard once owned by [[Peter Green (musician)|Peter Green]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=Electric Guitars:The Illustrated Encyclopedia |publisher=Thunder Bay Press |id=ISBN 978-1-59223-053-2 |pages=pg. 124}}</ref> Also used a white Explorer in the 2003 DVD release "Gary Moore: Live at Monsters of Rock".

*'''[[Scotty Moore]]''' (Elvis Presley's original lead guitarist) - While with Presley, Moore initially played an ES-295, before switching to an L5 and subsequently a Super 400.

*'''[[Wes Montgomery]]''' - used an ES-175 early in his career as well as an L-5CESs.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 72}}</ref>Gibson currently produces a Wes Montgomery Signature Model L-5CES.

*'''[[Tom Morello]]''' ([[Rage Against the Machine]]/[[Audioslave]]) - Uses a number of new Les Paul standards. The latest album "Revelations" was recorded with a Les Paul emblazoned with the Budwieser logo, which Morello removed with lighter fluid and wire wool while on Audioslave's 2005 tour. Fitted with DiMarzio pickups, this has now become his main guitar. Also uses a EDS-1275 in live performances of the Ghost of Tom Joad while with Rage Against the Machine{{Fact|date=February 2007}}

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*'''[[Mike Ness]]''' ([[Social Distortion]]) - uses a 1975 Les Paul Gold Top Deluxe with [[P-90]] pickups<ref>{{cite web | url=http://harpmagazine.com/articles/detail.cfm?article_id=2580 | date=2005 | accessdate=2007-02-09 | first=Timothy | last=Davis | title=Mike Ness: Love Hurts | work=harpmagazine.com}}</ref>

*'''[[Jimmy Nolen]]''' ([[The J.B.'s]]) - used various Gibson models.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 113}}</ref>

*'''[[Ted Nugent]]''' - uses a Byrdland and a Les Paul. Gibson has developed a Signature Byrdland model.

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*'''[[Mike Oldfield]]''' - used a L-6S around 1978, various Les Paul models and a SG Junior, which featured on many of his albums in the seventies and eighties.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://tubular.net/articles/78_xx.shtml | title = Tubular Net | accessdate = 2007-03-19 | date = [[1978]] | work = Guitar Player - Mike Oldfield: A Rare Interview With The English Guitarist, Studio Wizard, and Composer of "Tubular Bells"| quote = Well, I've got a Gibson L-6 electric and my old Telecaster. [...] I also play my Les Paul Jr. It's old--from the mid-50's - and it's my main instrument.}}</ref>

*'''[[Roy Orbison]]''' - used an ES-335. Also used a Les Paul (with a Bigsby tailpiece).

*'''[[Buzz Osborne]]''' ([[The Melvins]]/[[Fantômas (band)|Fantômas]]/[[Venomous Concept]]) - used various Les Paul models throughout his career.<ref>[http://www.themelvins.net/gear.html The Melvins gear list]</ref>

*'''[[Ed O'Brien]]''' ([[Radiohead]]) - uses an ES-330 TD and an ES-335. Also uses a Les Paul.<ref>[http://www.sigur-ros.it/franz/RHG/Ed/edguitars.html Ed O'Brien gear list]</ref>

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[[Image:Lespaul.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Les Paul playing a custom Les Paul]]

*'''[[Jimmy Page]]''' ([[Led Zeppelin]]/solo) - uses a 1958 Les Paul Standard (''"Number 1"''), a 1959 Les Paul Standard (''"Number 2"'', a gift from [[Joe Walsh]]),<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=Electric Guitars:The Illustrated Encyclopedia |publisher=Thunder Bay Press |id=ISBN 978-1-59223-053-2 |pages=pg. 121}}</ref> a 1973 Les Paul Standard, an EDS-1275, a 1977 RD Artist, an ES5 Switchmaster, a Goldtop Premium Les Paul and a 1991 Custom Shop Les Paul (built to be an exact replica of ''"Number 1"'' and re-nicknamed ''"Number 3"''). Page also owned a modified 1960 Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" with a Bigsby Tailpiece and a 3-pickup configuration, a gift from [[Keith Richards]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/ledzeppelinorg1/images/gear/GibsonLPBlackBeauty3.jpg | accessdate=2006-11-25 | title=Page's Black Beauty | work=Jimmy Page pictured with his "Black Beauty" Les Paul}}</ref> This guitar was stolen in 1970 and never recovered.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/ledzeppelinorg1/images/gear/BB_missing_guitar_ad.jpg | accessdate=2006-11-25 | title=Stolen guitar ad | work=Picture showing ad in Rolling Stone magazine reporting Page's stolen guitar}}</ref> For acoustics Page used a Hummingbird, a J-200 and an A-2 mandolin. Gibson has released a Jimmy Page Signature Model Les Paul Les Paul replicating the features of ''"Number 2"''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.led-zeppelin.org/reference/gear/index.php?m=jimmy-early-days | accessdate=2006-11-25 | title=Page's early Gibson use | work=Details of Page's early guitar use}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.led-zeppelin.org/reference/gear/index.php?m=jimmy-led-zeppelin | accessdate=2006-11-25 | title=Page's 1970s gear | work=Details of Page's guitars during his Led Zeppelin years}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.led-zeppelin.org/reference/gear/index.php?m=jimmy-1980-present | accessdate=2006-11-25 | title=Page:1980 - Present | work=Details of Page's guitars from 1980 to present}}</ref>

*'''[[Joe Pass]]''' - used a sunburst ES-175; Epiphone currently produces a Joe Pass signature Emperor model.

*'''[[Les Paul|Les Paul (Lester William Polfus)]] - helped design the guitar named after him, uses a custom model.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 59}}</ref>

*'''[[Joe Perry (musician)|Joe Perry]]''' ([[Aerosmith]]) - has used many Gibson models over the years, including ES-335's, Les Pauls, Flying Vs, and Firebirds; has signature Gibson<ref>[http://www.gibson.com/products/gibson/LesPaul/JoePerry.html Perry's signature Les Paul at Gibson.com]</ref>and Epiphone Les Paul models nicknamed ''Boneyard''.<ref>[http://www.gibson.com/Gifting2005/Joe%20Perry 'Boneyard' at Gibson.com]</ref>

*'''[[Al Pitrelli]]''' ([[Megadeth]], [[Savatage]]) uses Les Paul and Explorer models, with [[Seymour Duncan]] JB Jr. pickups.

*'''[[Andy Powell]]''' ([[Wishbone Ash]]) - used a Flying V for his entire career. Powell also occasionally used an SG while touring.

*'''[[John Prine]]''' uses a J-200.

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[[Image:Mick Ralphs.png|thumb|right|160px|Mick Ralphs playing his Les Paul]]

*'''[[Mick Ralphs]]'''([[Bad Company]]/[[Mott the Hoople]]) - used a Les Paul Junior, a Firebird and a Les Paul during his Mott the Hoople tenure. Used a Les Paul Standard and a Flying V during his years with Bad Company. Currently uses Les Paul Custom Shop '58 & '59 Re-issue models.

*'''[[Randy Rhoads]]''' ([[Quiet Riot]]/[[Ozzy Osbourne]]) - used a Les Paul Custom.

*'''[[Keith Richards]]''' ([[The Rolling Stones]]) - used Les Pauls, Flying Vs and Firebirds in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Currently uses ES-355s, Les Paul Juniors and a Les Paul Standard. Also uses Hummingbird and J-200.

*'''[[Howard Roberts]]''' - used several Gibson models over the course of his career including: an ES-175, an L-10<ref>[http://www.utstat.utoronto.ca/mikevans/hroberts/guitars/guitars.html details of Howard Roberts personal guitar equipment]</ref> and a heavily modified ES-150 simply known as "The Black Guitar".<ref>[http://www.utstat.utoronto.ca/mikevans/hroberts/guitars/black.html detailed specifications and notes on Howard Roberts' "Black Guitar"]</ref> Gibson produces a signature model ''Howard Roberts Fusion III'' which is a variation of an ES-165.

*'''[[Brian Robertson]]''' ([[Thin Lizzy]]/[[Motorhead]]) - has used a Les Paul throughout his entire career.

*'''[[Rich Robinson]]''' ([[The Black Crowes]]) - uses several different Gibson electric models including: a 1968 Les Paul Goldtop, a 1964 ES-335, a Customshop Flametop Les Paul and a Dove.<ref>[http://www.richrobinson.net/gear.php Rich Robinson Equipment list]</ref>

*'''[[Mick Ronson]]''' ([[David Bowie]]) - used a Les Paul Custom, with the finish stripped, for his guitar work on [[Ziggy Stardust]] and [[Aladdin Sane]], among others.

*'''[[Gary Rossington]]''' ([[Lynyrd Skynyrd]]) - uses Les Pauls and SGs. Previously had a Signature Model Les Paul and SG released by Gibson.

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[[Image:SaulHudson.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Slash playing a black Les Paul live in concert, 2005]]

*'''[[Carlos Santana]]''' used an SG onstage at Woodstock. He also played and advertised a L-6S in the 1970s.<ref>Bacon, T. "The Ultimate Guitar Book" p. 89 Dorling Kindersley Limited, 1991 ISBN 0-86318-640-8</ref> Santana has also used sunburst Les Paul Custom.

*'''[[Michael Schenker]]''' ([[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]]/[[UFO (band)|UFO]]/[[Michael Schenker Group]])- used four different 1970s Flying V models. Number 1 was a modified 1975. Numbers 2 and 3 were 1979 block inlay Flying Vs. And Number 4 was a mid 1970s white Flying V, formerly owned by Leon Lawson. Numbers 1, 2 and 3 had Schenker's trademark "half black/half white" paint scheme.{{Fact|date=February 2007}}

*'''[[Rudolph Schenker]]''' ([[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]])- uses various Flying V models dating from 1958-2001. He uses 3 1958 original Flying Vs, 3 1967-1969 Flying Vs, 2 1971 Medallions (one was repainted black & white), 1 1975 natural finish Flying V, 3 1983 replicas of the 1958 originals, 4 1980 models and 2 1984 Rudolf Schenker Signature Models. Schenker has over 70 vintage and collectible Flying Vs along with several Custom Shop limited editions including a doubleneck Flying V model.[http://www.flyingvintage.com/gcmag/RudolfSchenker.html]

*'''[[Tom Scholz]]''' ([[Boston (band)|Boston]]}- uses a 1968 Les Paul Goldtop with a DiMarzio SuperDistorion pickup in the bridge

*'''[[Neal Schon]]''' ([[Journey (band)|Journey]]) - uses a heavily modified Les Paul, including a Floyd Rose locking tremolo, custom electronics and sustainer unit.

*'''[[Gene Simmons]]''' ([[Kiss (band)|Kiss]]) - used a G3.

*'''[[Nikki Sixx]]''' ([[Mötley Crüe]]) Has used a number of [[Gibson Thunderbird|Thunderbird]] basses throughout his career. Between 2000 and 2003 Gibson manufactured a Sixx signature bass, the 'Blackbird'.<ref>[http://www.gibson.com/products/gibson/bass/nikkisixxbass.html 'Blackbird' details from Gibson.com]</ref>

*'''[[Slash (musician)|Slash]]''' ([[Guns N' Roses]]/[[Slash's Snakepit]]/[[Velvet Revolver]]/[[Slash's Blues Ball]]) - uses many different Les Paul models. Has also used an EDS-1275.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts|first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time!|publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 10}}</ref>

*'''[[Adrian Smith]]''' ([[Iron Maiden]]) - used a Les Paul, an SG and an Explorer.

*'''[[Elliott Smith]]''' played 2 Gibson es-330’s, one pre-1969 red ES-330 and a ‘69 or later sunburst ES-330 as well as an old Gibson 60’s j-45.

*'''[[Johnny Smith]]''' was a Gibson endorsee from 1961 to 1989, during which time Gibson sold the Johnny Smith model.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 73}}</ref> Smith switched to [[Heritage Guitars|Heritage]] in 1989. Gibson continues to produce the design as the LeGrande.

*'''[[Bill Spooner]]''' ([[The Tubes (band)|The Tubes]]) - used a Flying V and Explorer primarily, a Les Paul, SG and a 1957 Melody Maker.

*'''[[Paul Stanley]]''' ([[Kiss (band)|Kiss]]) - used a Flying V, an Explorer, a Firebird and an L6-S.

*'''[[Steve Stevens]]''' ([[Billy Idol]]) - Uses various Gibson Les Paul's.

*'''[[Stompin' Tom Connors]]''' - used an SJ200 (purchased from a furniture store for $80) from 1956 to 1972, and still owns to this day.<ref>{{cite book | first = Stompin' Tom | last = Connors | title = Stompin' Tom - Before the Fame | ___location = Toronto | publisher = Viking Penguin | year = 1995 | pages = 356-379 | id = ISBN 0-670-86487-0 }}</ref>

*'''[[Hubert Sumlin]]''' - used a 1956 Les Paul Goldtop for many years. Currently uses various Les Pauls and ES-335s.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 37}}</ref>

*'''[[John Sykes]]''' ([[Thin Lizzy]]/[[Whitesnake]]/[[Blue Murder]]) - uses a 1978 Les Paul Custom. Gibson has released a Custom Shop version of this guitar.

*'''[[Sylvain Sylvain]]''' ([[New York Dolls]]) - used a Les Paul Standard.

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[[Image:Mictaylor.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Mick Taylor of the Rolling Stones with his Les Paul]]

*'''[[Mick Taylor]]''' ([[The Rolling Stones]])- used various Les Paul and SG models. Also made occasional use of a Firebird. His first Les Paul was bought (from Selmer's, London in 1965) when he was playing with ''The Gods''.{{Fact|date=March 2007}} He acquired his second Les Paul in 1967 while playing with The Bluesbreakers. The guitar was sold to him by Keith Richards at Olympic Studios. This 1959 Les Paul with Bigsby tailpiece was stolen in the South of France in 1971 during the recording of Exile on Main Street.{{Fact|date=March 2007}} On the 1972/1973 Rolling Stones tours Taylor used a sunburst Les Paul without a Bigsby.{{Fact|date=March 2007}}

*'''[[Rosetta Tharpe]]''' - used 1961 double cutaway Les Paul Custom

*'''[[George Thorogood]]''' - uses an ES-125

*'''[[Johnny Thunders]]''' - used Les Paul Juniors.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 104, 105}}</ref>

*'''[[Pete Townshend]]''' ([[The Who]]/solo) - used an SG Special from 1967-1972 and various customized Les Paul models from 1973-1979. Also used an EDS-1275. Has consistently used SJ-200 acoustic guitars. Gibson produced a Townshend Signature Model SG based on the guitar he played on at [[Woodstock Festival|Woodstock]] in 1969. It was a limited edition and discontinued in 2003.<ref>[http://www.gibson.com/products/gibson/sg/townshendsg.html Technical details for the Pete Townshend Signature model from Gibson.com]</ref> In 2006 the Gibson Custom Shop started production of 3 different Les Paul Signature Models<ref>[http://www.gibsoncustom.com/flash/products/signature/list_solid.html Gibson's Signature Solidbody Home Page featuring the 3 Pete Townshend Les Paul Deluxe Models]</ref> based on the guitars he played in the late 1970s.

*'''[[Pat Travers]]''' ([[Pat Travers Band]]) - uses a Les Paul Junior. Also uses a Les Paul double cutaway. <ref>[http://www.pattravers.com/pt/pt_pix/pt_pix2004.htm]</ref>

*'''[[Derek Trucks]]''' ([[The Allman Brothers Band]]/[[The Derek Trucks Band]]) - uses an SG.

*'''[[Nigel Tufnel]]''' ([[Spinal Tap (band)|Spinal Tap]]) - uses a Les Paul in the movie [[This is Spinal Tap]].

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*'''[[Eddie Van Halen]]''' - used a Les Paul, a Flying V and an Explorer.{{Fact|date=April 2007}}

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[[Image:JoeWalsh.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Joe Walsh playing a Les Paul in concert]]

*'''[[Joe Walsh]]''' ([[Eagles]]) - uses a Les Paul Standard and used an EDS-1275 occasionally.

*'''[[Muddy Waters]]''' - used a Les Paul Goldtop in his early career.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kitts |first=Jeff |title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time! |publisher=Hal Leonard |id=ISBN 0-634-04619-5 |pages=pg. 39, 40}}</ref>

*'''[[Leslie West]]''' - ([[Mountain (band)|Mountain]]) - Demand for the Les Paul Junior greatly increased after guitarists saw one in the hands of Leslie West.<ref>{{cite book |last=Bacon |first=Tony |title=50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul |publisher=Backbeat Books |id=ISBN 0-87930-711-0 |pages=pg. 76}}</ref> Gibson began to reissue the model in the mid 1970s. West also used an SG and a Flying V.

*'''[[Snowy White]]''' - ([[Thin Lizzy]]/solo) - uses a Les Paul Goldtop.

*'''[[Carl Wilson]]''' ([[The Beach Boys]]) - used a Gibson ES-335 and Gibson ES-355.

*'''[[Johnny Winter]]''' - uses a Firebird. Has also used Les Pauls, SGs, and Flying V's.

*'''[[Ron Wood]]''' ([[The Faces]]/[[The Rolling Stones]]) - has a Signature J-200 acoustic. uses a black Les Paul Standard and a custom-built single-pickup L-5S.

*'''[[Zakk Wylde]]''' ([[Ozzy Osborne]]/[[Black Label Society]]) - uses a Les Paul Signature ''"Bull's Eye"'' model. Also uses a Signature ''"Buzzsaw"'' Les Paul model and Signature ''"Camo"'' Model with a Maple Neck, Fretboard and Camouflage finish. He is seen using a black EDS-1275 in the promotional video for [[In This River]]. Lately he has been using a Custom SG/Flying V ''"Bull's Eye"'' model for live Ozzy Ozborne shows. Wylde also had a new Custom Shop Flying V ''"Bull's Eye"'' model set for production.

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[[Image:AngusYoung1.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Angus Young playing his custom, heritage cherry SG]]

*'''[[Thom Yorke]]''' ([[Radiohead]]) - uses an ES-125-T and an ES-125. Previously used an SG (stolen in 1995).<ref>[http://www.sigur-ros.it/franz/RHG/Thom/thomguitars.html Thom Yorke gear list]</ref>

*'''[[Angus Young]]''' ([[AC/DC]]) - uses an SG.<ref>[http://www.classic-rock-legends-start-here.com/gibson-sg.html Angus Young interviewed about his dedicated use of the Gibson SG]</ref> Gibson produces an Angus Young Signature SG model.<ref>[http://www.gibson.com/Products/Accessories/Gear/Pickups/Angus%20Young%20Signature%20(1)/ Technical details for the Angus Young Signature model from Gibson.com]</ref>

*'''[[Neil Young]]''' - uses several Gibson acoustic and electric models. Young's main guitar, "[[Old Black]]", is a 1953 Goldtop Les Paul (painted black) with a [[Bigsby]] tailpiece. Young also has two other 1953 Goldtops, one which has modifications similar to Old Black, the other a stock original. Also uses a J-200, Mastertone GB-3 banjo and he used a 1958 Flying V on the Time Fades Away tour. .[http://members.tripod.com/~dangerbird/Albumlist/neilguitar.htm]

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*'''[[Frank Zappa]]''' - used Les Paul Custom and an ES-5 Switchmaster. His trademark guitar for most of the 1970s, a brown SG, was actually a homemade copy sold to him by a fan backstage. All guitars were usually heavily modified by Zappa; to include preamps, balanced outputs for studio work, and later, Fernandes sustainers.<ref>{{cite book |last=Chapman |first=Richard |title=Guitar, Music, History, Players |publisher=DK publishing |id=ISBN 0-7894-9700-X |pages=pg. 197}}</ref>

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==See also==

[[Gibson Guitar Corporation]]

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