BluGuitar - Tone Innovation For Guitarists | 2 months ago

In this week’s Academy of Tone livestream, we dive into the iconic world of Les Paul guitars and the legendary tones that have shaped the history of music. Designed and introduced by the guitar hero of the 1950s, Les Paul himself, this model has been a staple in genres ranging from blues and jazz to rock and metal.

Join Thomas Blug as he teams up with two of Germany’s foremost Les Paul experts to explore the best Les Paul tones of all time. Special Guests:

- Gregor Hilden – A true vintage guitar connoisseur, Gregor has owned and recorded with a 1959 Burst Les Paul and now plays a modded '68 Goldtop. He'll share some of his favorite Les Paul tones, inspired by legends like Mike Bloomfield, Peter Green, Dickey Betts, Jan Akkerman, and of course, his own signature style.

- Oliver Hartmann – An expert in rock and metal Les Paul tones, Oliver will walk us through iconic sounds from players like Slash, who reignited the Les Paul’s popularity in the '90s, and other legends like Paul Kossoff, Billy Gibbons, Jimmy Page, and many more.

Les Paul Legends: We’ll be discussing the tones of legendary players such as:
- Les Paul himself
- Slash (Guns N' Roses)
- Paul Kossoff (Free)
- Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top)
- Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin)
- Peter Frampton
- Ace Frehley (KISS)
- Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake)
- Zakk Wylde
- Paul Landers (Rammstein)
- Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake)
- John Sykes (Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy)
- Tom Scholz (Boston)
- Adam Jones (Tool)
- Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers, Gov’t Mule)
- Joe Bonamassa
- Neal Schon (Journey)
- Al Di Meola
- Randy Rhoads
- Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits)
- Eric Clapton (on the Beano album)

Live Demonstrations: Thomas will demonstrate how these classic Les Paul tones can be achieved using traditional amps like Fender, Marshall, and other tube amps, as well as with his own AMP1. From the smooth jazz tones of Les Paul to the fiery rock tones of Slash and Zakk Wylde, this episode is packed with history, tips, and inspiring sounds.

Tune in to this must-watch episode of Academy of Tone to learn how to harness the power of one of the most iconic guitars in music history. Whether you're a vintage tone enthusiast or a modern rocker, this episode will give you huge insights on all the different sounds you can get from a Les Paul !



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