Les Paul: The master’s disciples

The Les Paul is the signature guitar of the former Guns N’ Roses member, who has praised its lack of limitations -- using it to grace a ballad with a flamboyant solo, or launch a ferocious blues-meets-metal attack.   (AFP/Getty Images)

As Green Day’s sound has become more layered, Armstrong has done it with a Les Paul. He was drawn to its untainted tone, saying it has a “good rock ‘n’ roll ‘50s sound to it, but you can crank it with lots of distortion.”   (Jason Kempin / Getty Images)