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1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard 'Sunny'

Gibson Offers “Mint” 1960 Les Paul Standard Dubbed ‘Sunny’ By Kirk Hammett

By Rod Brakes published

“It’s like the sun cutting through clouds on an overcast day,” says the Metallica guitarist

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1960 Gibson SG Special

The SG Special Is One of Gibson's Most Overlooked Guitars - Here's What You Need to Know

By Dave Hunter published

As the replacement for the Les Paul Special, this classic solidbody was a well-appointed entry point to Gibson’s golden age

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Photo of Tony MEEHAN and Jet HARRIS and SHADOWS and Bruce WELCH and Hank MARVIN; L to R Bruce Welch, Jet Harris, Tony Meehan (holding Fender Stratocaster guitar), Hank Marvin - posed group portrait, c.1960

Listen to “Strato-Master” Hank Marvin’s Quintessential Stratocaster Tone

By Rod Brakes last updated

Video The original British electric guitar hero and owner of the first Fender Stratocaster on U.K. shores turns 80 today.

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