Alan di PernaSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Alan di Perna “I’m Definitely Not a One-Guitar Person”: Carlos Santana Pulls out His Favorite PRS, Gibson and Fender Axes By Alan di Perna published 12 July 23 “It may look nice, but if it doesn’t have the tone I want, I’m not interested,” says the discerning six-string master Collectors' Dozen: Epiphone's 12 Most Desirable Guitars By Alan di Perna last updated 30 July 21 The 12 most desirable Epiphones – from the Thirties through the new millennium. Carlos Santana's Magical 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom By Alan di Perna published 5 February 21 This holy grail of Santana guitars defined the supernatural sound on ‘Abraxas’ and beyond. Billy Gibbons Tells the Story Behind His 1959 Les Paul, "Pearly Gates" By Alan di Perna published 16 December 20 "I’ve spent plenty of money putting together a collection of guitars attempting to find something to replicate Pearly, and it just hasn’t happened yet," Gibbons says. Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1“It took me months of searching through tens of thousands of photos. And there we had it: George Harrison at home with his collection of guitars.” An unusual guitar is at the center of a mystery about the White Album, released 56 years ago today2"It came down to saying, ‘Man, you’re playing better than I am. You gotta take the part.’ You gotta be honest with each other, or it’s just going to be crap.” Scott Gorham recalls finding his footing with Thin Lizzy’s 1976 classic “Emerald”3“My lad will say, ‘You can’t play guitar like that,’ and I’m like, ‘Thank the Lord!’ ” Noel Gallagher’s son called him out because he can’t shred. His response was priceless4“They can get on their rocket ship and don’t f***ing come back. Nobody wants to be me anyway.” Elvis Costello identifies what AI is really all about. And it isn't music 5“There's coughs, squeaks and rattles. If somebody got it wrong, you'd have to start all over again.” K.K. Downing on making Judas Priest’s 'Rocka Rolla' debut and the chance to finally fix its blemishes
“I’m Definitely Not a One-Guitar Person”: Carlos Santana Pulls out His Favorite PRS, Gibson and Fender Axes By Alan di Perna published 12 July 23 “It may look nice, but if it doesn’t have the tone I want, I’m not interested,” says the discerning six-string master
Collectors' Dozen: Epiphone's 12 Most Desirable Guitars By Alan di Perna last updated 30 July 21 The 12 most desirable Epiphones – from the Thirties through the new millennium.
Carlos Santana's Magical 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom By Alan di Perna published 5 February 21 This holy grail of Santana guitars defined the supernatural sound on ‘Abraxas’ and beyond.
Billy Gibbons Tells the Story Behind His 1959 Les Paul, "Pearly Gates" By Alan di Perna published 16 December 20 "I’ve spent plenty of money putting together a collection of guitars attempting to find something to replicate Pearly, and it just hasn’t happened yet," Gibbons says.
