Billy Gibbons

Billy Gibbons is likely most well known for his role as the leader and guitarist of the Texas trio ZZ Top. His signature sound is due to his use of the Gibson Les Paul, notable a '59 version he called "Pearly Gates." He uses a Gibson copy of his famous and valuable '59 live, but retains the original for studio work and safe keeping.

There are several signature series of pickups and guitars based on Gibbons' '59 Les Paul.

Known to play:

• Epiphone Les Paul Standard at around $429
• Gibson Les Paul Studio at around $1319