Jimmy Page's iconic 'Number One' Les Paul Standard's tone was largely attributed to the substantial amount of timber removed from its neck, approaching the slenderness often seen in Ibanez guitars, according to Bare Knuckle supremo Tim Mills.
In a music world buzzing with excitement, the anticipated Jimmy Page Les Paul reissue from Gibson continues to elude fans and collectors alike. The multi-year partnership between the legendary guitarist and the iconic guitar manufacturer was announced in February 2024, with Gibson expressing gratitude for Page's trust in their team [1].
The partnership aims to pay tribute to Jimmy Page, a music trailblazer in the birth and evolution of rock, by bringing the collaboration to life. The partnership intends to develop a number of signature guitars, with the return of a Jimmy Page Les Paul being one of the most highly anticipated [2].
Jimmy Page's 1959 Les Paul Standard, a guitar that holds secrets of its own, has been a subject of fascination for many. Its humbucker pairing, modified by Page himself, makes it one of the legendary electric guitars. The neck profile of this exceptional instrument is exceptionally thin, almost to Ibanez levels of thinness, and the back of the neck has an odd carve where it gets thin from frets three to nine [3].
The neck pickup of Page's Les Paul is just shy of 9K, but due to a discharged magnet and heavily asymmetrical coil windings, it behaves more like a single-coil. Tim Mills, founder of Bare Knuckle Pickups, worked on this iconic guitar before Led Zeppelin's 2007 reunion [4].
As of August 2025, Gibson has not publicly announced a specific Jimmy Page Les Paul reissue following the partnership announcement in 2024. Their current Les Paul offerings include various modern and classic models, but no dedicated Jimmy Page signature reissue has been officially released or detailed [5].
The closest available info includes the Gibson Jimmy Page Les Paul Custom VOS with Bigsby, noted in 2025 listings, but this is not confirmed as a newly launched reissue tied to the 2024 partnership announcement [2]. Additionally, Gibson’s social media posts and new Les Paul releases as of mid-2025 do not mention an exclusive Jimmy Page reissue [3][4].
Gibson president/CEO considers Jimmy Page an "ambassador emeritus of guitars", and the partnership between the two is expected to contribute significantly to the success, continued innovation, and evolution of post-Golden-Era Gibson. It is speculated that the EDS-1275 and SJ-200 could join the lineup, with Page collaborating with Gibson to release replicas of his 1971 EDS-1275 double-neck and 1964 SJ-200 acoustic guitar [6].
For the latest details, monitoring Gibson’s official website and social media channels is recommended [5]. The timeline for the release of a Jimmy Page Les Paul under the Gibson-Page partnership is not specified, leaving fans and collectors eagerly awaiting updates.
The partnership between Jimmy Page and Gibson aims to bring a series of signature guitars, with the anticipated Jimmy Page Les Paul reissue being a significant part of the entertainment world's excitement. Despite the multi-year partnership and the high anticipation, as of August 2025, Gibson has not publicly announced a specific Jimmy Page Les Paul reissue, leaving music enthusiasts in eager suspense.
