How good is a $250,000 Les Paul? Chris Buck finds out

We wager Chris Buck can make most guitars sound pretty spectacular – he really is that rarified kind of player. So the chance to see him work his melodic magic on an original 1960 Les Paul Standard is always going to be worth a watch. But is this guitar worth $250,000? 

The real question is what makes this era of Les Paul so special. And Mr Buck is happy to give us a concise history lesson on origin, features and those glorious PAF pickups. And the comparison with a '59 'Burst

If he's sold you on the idea of buying one – you can. Head to atbguitars.com. As for us, we're happy to enjoy it vicariously via Chris! 

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Rob Laing
Guitars Editor, MusicRadar

Rob is the Reviews Editor for GuitarWorld.com and MusicRadar guitars, so spends most of hi waking hours (and beyond) thinking about and trying the latest gear and making sure our reviews team is giving you thorough and honest tests of it. He's worked for guitar mags and sites as a writer and editor for nearly 20 years but still winces at the thought of restringing a Floyd Rose guitar.