Probably unanswerable question...

[Aceman]

I'll start by defining "Quintessential" in general, which I believe is the most revered and classic tones that originally made the LP famous.
Second, I'll say there is not "one" but many.

So, in Duncans, I say that Seths, Antiquities, PG's or 59's are ALL appropriate quintessential Les Paul sounds. Pick one, any one.
- Obviously we can answer this for DiMarzio or Gibson themselves....

I will also add, that as Bruce mentioned, there are a few quintessential Les Paul sounds to consider after the advent of Rock/Hard Rock. I will name only two for consideration, being what I think are the most used alternatives and most well known, and distinctive:
- The DiMarzio Super Distortion
- The EMG 81/85 set

Finally, I will put in an honorable mention for the Gibson P-90 (Or Duncan Vintage or whoever's version of that.)

 

[Artie]

I guess it would be fair if I gave mine, right?
Larry

Gary Moore. I shoulda thought of that. "The Messiah Comes Again" is the quintessential LP tone.

 

[GuitarStv]

Moore is fine and all . . . but my vote goes with Page:

 

[Gtrjunior]

Gary Moore. I shoulda thought of that. "The Messiah Comes Again" is the quintessential LP tone.

Oh man….that’s a GREAT song. Both Gary’s and Roy’s versions. Gary is a quite a bit more adventurous in his rendition but they both are great.