Originally Posted by: SvanholmAs far as I know, Epiphone is the only company that is allowed to make Les Paul on license.

I think only Gibson or a subsidiary (Epiphone) are allowed to put the words 'Les Paul' on any guitar. But there are copies galore. Xavier from Guitar Fetish are another well-reviewed copy I've seen. Never owned one, but have been tempted to try one. I'm too leery of buying a guitar I have not held in my hands, but the specs online are nice. Actual carved maple top, etc.