Product Price Body Material Neck Material Number of Frets Scale Length (inches) Pickup Configuration Tuner Type
Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Made 2 Measure Super Lightweight VOS Bourbon Burst
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£87.81 Mahogany Mahogany 24-3/4 in 2 humbuckers Kluson Single Line Single Ring

This solidbody Les Paul features a hand-picked AAA-grade maple top, mahogany body and neck, rosewood fretboard, and two Classic White Custombucker humbuckers. Its super-lightweight construction brings the instrument to 7 lbs 12 oz, making it suited to players seeking vintage-style Les Paul tone with reduced weight.

★ Ideal for

It suits the question because its super-lightweight mahogany body weighs only 7 lbs 12 oz without chambering, making it more portable than typical Les Paul guitars.

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Alpine White (984)
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£110.68 Mahogany Mahogany 22 24.75in HH Grover Rotomatic 18:1

The Epiphone Les Paul Custom Alpine White features an all-mahogany build with a mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard, delivering classic Les Paul sustain and response. It has a 22-fret 24.75in scale and is equipped with a pair of Epiphone ProBucker Custom humbuckers for versatile humbucker tones. It's a good fit for players who want a 'tuxedo' style Les Paul Custom look with full-size feel and straightforward humbucker wiring.

★ Ideal for

It suits the lightest and most portable Les Paul electric need because this specific (984) listing is 8.6 lbs with a 24.75in scale and includes a premium gig bag.

Gibson Les Paul Tribute Satin Tobacco Burst
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£3865263.23 Mahogany Maple 22 24.75in HH Vintage Deluxe with Keystone Buttons

The Gibson Les Paul Tribute combines a mahogany body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, and two humbucking pickups for classic Les Paul sustain and versatile tones. Its Satin Tobacco Burst finish and ultra-modern weight relief make it well suited to players who want traditional Gibson character in a more comfortable design.

★ Ideal for

This model suits the search for the lightest and most portable Les Paul because its ultra-modern weight relief reduces the typical Les Paul weight, while its included soft shell case makes transportation easier.

Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Made 2 Measure Sorted Lightweight Dirty Lemon Burst
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£5828.67 Mahogany 24-3/4 in Kluson Single Line Single Ring Tuners

This is a Made 2 Measure 1959 Les Paul Standard with a VOS Dirty Lemon Burst finish, hand-picked AAA-grade maple top, rosewood fingerboard, and Custombucker pickups. Its sorted lightweight construction produces an 8 lb instrument suited to players seeking a historically styled Les Paul with reduced weight.

★ Ideal for

It suits the search for the lightest and most portable Les Paul electric guitar because its sorted lightweight construction brings the instrument to 8 lb without chambering, while retaining the compact 24-3/4 in Les Paul scale length.

Epiphone Exclusive Les Paul Custom Lite Electric Guitar, Ebony, with Gold Hardware
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£560.80 Mahogany Mahogany 22 24.75in 2 ProBucker humbuckers Grover Rotomatic 18:1

A Les Paul Custom-style, all-mahogany electric with an ebony fingerboard and a 22-fret set-neck design. It uses gold-finished hardware and pairs Epiphone ProBucker humbuckers with a 3-way pickup selector for classic Les Paul tones. This suits players who want the feel of a Custom with modern, reliable hardware and easy portability for a Les Paul form factor.

★ Ideal for

It's built with a single-cut Les Paul Custom design using mahogany body/neck (set neck) and ProBucker humbuckers, and the 'Lite' model concept is intended to reduce weight while keeping the full 24.75in Les Paul scale and 22-fret layout.

Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite TV Wheat
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£810.95 Mahogany Mahogany 22 24.75 in HH Grover Mini Rotomatic

The Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite TV Wheat features a thin, lightweight mahogany body with a rear belly cut, a mahogany SlimTaper neck, and 490R and 498T humbuckers. Its classic Les Paul sound, reduced weight, and included soft-shell case suit players who want a more comfortable and portable USA-made Les Paul.

★ Ideal for

It suits the search for the lightest and most portable Les Paul electric guitar because its thin all-mahogany body, rear belly cut, and 6.9 lb weight make it substantially easier to carry than a traditional Les Paul.

Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite Rose Gold Satin
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£810.95 Mahogany Mahogany 22 24.75 in HH Grover Mini Rotomatic

The Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite has a thinner all-mahogany body, a SlimTaper mahogany neck, and open-coil 490R and 498T humbuckers. Its lighter construction, belly cut, satin finish, and included soft shell case suit players who want classic Les Paul tones in a more comfortable, stage-friendly instrument.

★ Ideal for

It suits the search for the lightest and most portable Les Paul because its thinner body weighs approximately 6.67 lb and includes a soft shell case for easier transport.

Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite Gold Mist Satin, model LPTRM00MTCH1
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£1068.48 Solid mahogany Solid mahogany 22 24.75 in 2 humbucking pickups Grover die-cast

The Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite features a solid mahogany body and neck, rosewood fingerboard, and Gibson 490R and 498T humbucking pickups. Its reduced-thickness design, contoured heel, and satin finish suit players seeking a lighter, more comfortable Les Paul for rock, blues, and varied styles.

★ Ideal for

This is a strong fit for the lightest and most portable Les Paul electric guitar because its reduced-thickness, lightweight design is paired with a semi-rigid Gibson Soft Shell Case for easier transport.

Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite Inverness Green Satin
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£1327.48 Mahogany Mahogany 22 24.75 in 490R neck humbucker and 498T bridge humbucker Grover Mini Rotomatic

The Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite has a thinner, lighter all-mahogany body with a belly cut, SlimTaper mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, and open-coil 490R and 498T humbuckers. It suits players who want classic Les Paul tones and styling with improved balance and comfort for longer playing sessions.

★ Ideal for

It specifically suits anyone seeking the lightest and most portable Les Paul electric guitar because its thinner all-mahogany body, rear belly cut, and included soft shell case make it easier to carry and more comfortable than a traditional Les Paul.

Gibson Custom Shop 1954 Les Paul Left-Handed Goldtop Darkback
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£3467.39 Mahogany Mahogany 24-3/4 in 2 Custom Soapbar P-90 Kluson Single Line Single Ring

This left-handed 1954 Les Paul reissue has a mahogany body and neck, VOS Goldtop finish with a darkback stain, and historically styled construction. Its two Custom Soapbar P-90 pickups and wraparound tailpiece suit players and collectors seeking vintage Gibson tone and feel.

★ Ideal for

At 7 lbs 7 oz, this solidbody Les Paul is relatively manageable to carry while retaining its compact 24-3/4 in scale and full-size vintage construction.