Les Paul R.I.P.

Paco Del Stinko · Post by **Paco Del Stinko** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:16 am

A pioneer of guitar wizardry and recording, influential to those of us who home record whether we realize it or not. Some of those guitars named after him aren't too bad either.

JonPorobil · Post by **JonPorobil** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:24 am

A sad day, indeed.

Vaya con Dios, Les.

Post by **Lunkhead** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:38 am

Aw man.

At least he lived a long life and was shredding into his twilight years. RIP

roymond · Post by **roymond** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:56 pm

The last time I heard him was 4 years ago and it was still exciting! He has influenced technologies in fields well beyond music. A quiet genius. His was a good life!

Ross · Post by **Ross** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 3:45 pm

My first guitar was a Hondo "Les Paul Copy" - I had no idea what that meant - but time has passed and I have grown - just wanted to add my dismay to the others who have posted before me.

Paco Del Stinko · Post by **Paco Del Stinko** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:13 pm

And shame on me for not mentioning his music. While much of it may be considered corny, much is mind boggling, smile inducing, and inspirational. If you can find a copy of the early 90's box set Les Paul: The Legend And The Legacy, grab it.

Hoblit · Post by **Hoblit** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 6:37 am

Ross wrote:My first guitar was a Hondo "Les Paul Copy" - I had no idea what that meant - but time has passed and I have grown - just wanted to add my dismay to the others who have posted before me.

I too had one of those, it was the sunburst orange and red version. I had a piece of paper inserted between the nut and high E string to cut down on the buzzing. I was 17 then and it was just fine.

I admire Les Paul for his accomplishments and I really do consider him the inventor of the electric guitar.

I knew he was still alive up until recently, but I seriously underestimated his age.

Billy's Little Trip · Post by **Billy's Little Trip** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 4:32 pm

The man lived a full and amazing life. He's given so much to electronics in the music world. For those that don't remember his "Les Paulverizer", take a look. The sound kind of blows out towards the end, but he starts rippin'! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foXSXOAfB4U

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