There are few builder's names that get electric guitar player's blood pumping quite like the name Gil Yaron. His reputation for building the best LP replicas is legendary.

We're just going to say it and get it out of the way right off the bat: everything about this guitar, like the other Yaron replica's we've had pass through, is just right. It's simply what you want a great Les Paul to be.

This 1959 LP replica is lively, loud, and has a snappy responsiveness to it. Plugged in, it sounds open, punchy, very articulate and, quite frankly, incredible. We always reference the Allman's Live at the Fillmore as "the" record for humbucker tones. This guitar gets really close to that sound. The dynamic range, along with how sensitive and responsive this guitar is is simply incredible.

If you're in the market for a great LP without going vintage? This should be at the top of your list. Sure, you could spend 4-5x's as much on a vintage LP (if not more), but you're likely not going to get much more guitar for your money.