Doug Aldrich Demos The Gibson Les Paul Tribute

Doug Aldrich has spent years writing, recording and touring with legendary artists including Whitesnake, Dio, The Dead Daisies and Glenn Hughes.

Doug recently stopped by the Gibson Showroom in Los Angeles, CA to check out the brand new Les Paul Tribute from Gibsons new “Modern Collection". He also took time to share the story of meeting his musical hero, Randy Rhoads, for the first time as a teenager.

The Les Paul Tribute captures the vibe, feel and tonality of a traditional Les Paul and is available in four classic finishes. A rounded maple neck profile and ultra-modern weight relief make the Gibson Les Paul Studio Tribute a pleasure to play. A mahogany body, maple top and pair of 490 R & T humbucking pickups with Alnico II magnets provide classic tone, power and sustain.

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[p_]

C’mon Gibson give this man a signature guitar! He’s played Les Paul’s almost exclusively all his life. You’ve given them to players that wouldn’t hold a candle to this guy.

[braciole]

Doug's passion for guitar is HIGHLY contagious! Love this guy. His Randy story gave me goosebumps.

[Zoso]

I just scored my 2020 LP Tribute in Tobacco Burst. GREAT freaking guitar! It did need a setup when it arrived, but most new guitars do. For half the price of a LP Standard, you can't go wrong. there's a sense of pride you get when playing Gibson that you just can't get from an Epiphone.

[MDCSYD]

Doug sounds like a genuinely nice dude (I’m sure he is!) and he keeps it real and relatable through out the video. I think Gibson has now struck gold

[VlogConqueror]

Ive never heard of this man before but the genuineness from his voice and guitar playing reminds me of me. Im buying this guitar because of him.

[BKellyS]

Love his outlook "I'm not so concerned with mistakes as I am about playing like I really mean it", he's a cool dude. I have had a LP Tribute for about 2 years and I love it.

[jurbal]

At last someone who can play "smoke on the water" riff 1:36

[Wedoheal]

Let me say. I never wanted this guitar. It picked me and I can't never go back. I couldn't leave the store without it and I tried over 30 after. It's never the same. Once you play it.. it's like an addiction. You want to keep digging into it and find all the tones you can get. This guitar is grossly under rated. I can't stop playing

[craiger]

I picked up one of these while waiting in music shop for a friend. It was just an afterthought. Something to noodle on while waiting. I ended up being there two hours playing that guitar non-stop. I couldn't believe how good it felt and sounded. How bright and clear the pickups were. How good the fat maple neck felt. I tried leaving without it, and just before I reached the door I realized I was leaving one of the rare "good ones" that just speak to you. I didn't need another guitar, but I NEEDED this one. I bought it and have not looked back. My favorite guitar now.

[bencrandall]

I think it's safe to say Gibson is back. I feel like the changes they've made actually have substance this time around. Time will tell but so far so good!

[Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

Doug is a legend in my book. His playing is incredible. First time I saw Doug wason the Dio Killing the Dragon tour in Montreal... smaller venue and he was bout 10 feet away from me and my all was blown to shit!!! His playing style, the FREAKING TONE he had was mind blowing!! The ease of his playing and style... I was hooked and became a Doug fan ever since. When I was him in Whitesnake, I was even more amazed. The Sykes stuff he played was freaking incredible!! And again, his freaking tone!!!

[GeoffNelson]

I have this guitar but I think it might be broken. Mine sounds way different when I play it.

[markmaclauchlan]

Sounding Great DOUG ...plus your tip of the hat to Gary Moore end of the world licks thrown in there . Respect

[charliewallace]

1:36
Finally, somebody who can beat Rudy Ayoub. Lol, Doug is awesome

[a_ks]

Doug is a champion with Gibson guitars. Amazing technique and tone. Always. I wish one day Dead Daisies plays in Chicago so I can see them live.

[HunterRouth]

Gibson representing The King of playing Les Paul's of this Era, Doug Aldrich!

[LeonTodd]

Typed "Ripped older guy makes hot young blonde scream" and here I am

[paulsharkey]

I started playing in 1977. The inside cover of KIss Alive 2 with the picture of Ace with all of the lights and confetti is what inspired me to start playing. I still play.

[sebastianburgos]

Coming to the Golden era again, you're getting back the power Gibson. Loves your guitars! Especially the Les Paul 50's Goldtop

[rfuza]

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