Tag Archives: Gibson Les Paul
Gibson Les Paul ’70s Tribute
The new Les Paul Studio ’70s tribute offers a classic twist on the beloved tone machine
By Alex Baker
With Gibson having officially deemd 2013 as the “Year of the Les Paul,” the storied American guitar manufacturer will be releasing a number of variations on the iconic Les Paul… Read More
Gibson Releases Les Paul Custom Lite
Iconic American guitar maker unveils “the most comfortable Les Paul ever”
By Alex Baker
The Gibson Les Paul. With its humbucking pickups, easy action, classic looks and amazing sustain, it’s the instrument that’s set the standard for rock and roll guitarists for decades. It’s also just about the heaviest guitar on the planet.
But Gibson has just unveiled a new, lighter version of the iconic instrument. The Gibson Les Paul Custom Lite sports a… Read More
The Gibson Harrison-Clapton “Lucy” Les Paul : Presented By Guitar Center
Eric Clapton shares his unique background story on the Gibson Harrison-Clapton Lucy Les Paul guitar with some of his most memorable moments. In collaboration with the George Harrison Estate and Eric Clapton, this historical guitar will be limited edition of just 100 guitars worldwide, available in America EXCLUSIVELY through Guitar Center March 21, 2013. guitarcenter.com/clapton
The Gibson GuitarTown Auction at Bonhams
The Gibson GuitarTown Charity auction will benefit Los Angeles Fund for Public Education
By Alex Baker
The 2012 edition of Gibson GuitarTown on the Sunset Strip has come to an end. The exhibition ran for a year and featured giant 10-foot replicas of Gibson Les Paul guitars designed by notable artists. Each guitar was designed to commemorate artists who’d made their mark on the the Sunset… Read More
Mick Taylor Joins Stones Onstage for “Midnight Rambler”: Video
Guitarist dusts off his hot licks and nearly steals the show with blistering guest shot on Let It Bleed favorite
By Alex Baker
The debate regarding who was the best Rolling Stones guitarist ever has been raging for the better part of the 50 years the band has been together.
Keith is the obvious choice since he’s the only one who’s been in the band continuously, wrote the songs, and undoubtedly had the greatest overall influence on their sound. But some… Read More
20 Iconic Guitars – at Rolling Stone Online
Just in case you missed it, our friends over at Rollingstone.com ran a really cool photo gallery last month called “20 Iconic Guitars.” The piece, which was written by James Sullivan, showcases great guitars and the musicians who played them.
You’ll find photos of well known electric guitars like the double-neck Gibson EDS-1275 that was immortalized by Jimmy Page in The Song Remains the Same, as well as Read More
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