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Eric Clapton, 1966

“Put the Microphone Over There On the Other Side of the Room Because I’m Going to Play Loud”: How Eric Clapton Took Volume to 11

By Dave Hunter last updated

Armed with a Marshall and a Les Paul, Slowhand pushed the envelope of guitar tone in 1966.

A 1958 Gibson Les Paul purchased by George Harrison as a ransom payment

The 1958 Gibson Les Paul George Harrison Used As a "Ransom" Payment for the Safe Return of His "Lucy" Guitar Has Sold at Auction for $312,500

By Jackson Maxwell published

The Les Paul – serial #8 5424 – was traded with the musician who bought Lucy from Whalin's Sound City music store, after the legendary guitar was stolen from the Beatle's home.

Zach Myers of Shinedown

“Finally, We Went Back to the Guitars I Played on the Demo, Which Went Through a Kemper Profiler”: Zach Myers Does More With Less on Shinedown’s Latest

By Joe Bosso published

The Florida outfit’s seventh studio album, ‘Planet Zero,' showcases choice digital amp tone

A 1958 Gibson Les Paul purchased as a ransom payment by George Harrison

A 1958 Gibson Les Paul George Harrison Used As a "Ransom" Payment – for the Safe Return of His "Lucy" Les Paul – is Hitting the Auction Block

By Jackson Maxwell published

After Lucy – his beloved '57 Les Paul – was stolen from his Beverly Hills home, Harrison purchased this guitar and traded it with Lucy's new owner.

George Benson with the Brother Jack McDuff Quartet

Watch a 21-Year-Old George Benson Ripping Up a Gibson Les Paul Standard in 1964

By Rod Brakes last updated

Video Here’s why the ‘Burst is far more than just a blues-rock machine.

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CME Exclusive Gibson Les Paul Standards

Watch These Awesome CME Exclusive Gibson Les Paul Standard Models in Action

By Rod Brakes published

Video See and hear these unique ‘Bursts in an instrumental rendition of Velvet Revolver’s “Slither”

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Slash

"I Sold My Soul to the Guitar”: Slash Explains How He Got Started

By Guitar Player Staff published

The Guns N’ Roses star recalls the trials and tribulations of his formative years as a guitarist in this classic interview extract from the GP archive.

Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor

“It is the Dream Job”: Duran Duran Star Andy Taylor Reflects Upon His Life as a Guitarist

By Rod Brakes published

Video Watch this fascinating interview filmed at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios.

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Multi-neck guitar

Electric Guitar Necks: the Basics

By Guitar Player Staff published

Get the lowdown on materials, truss rods, scale lengths and joints with this simple guide.

Gibson Les Paul Standard

The Bad News: It’s Totally Unplayable. The Good News: It’s Worth a Fortune

By Rod Brakes last updated

Headed for refurbishment after decades in the closet this rare Gibson Les Paul Standard dubbed "Dirty 'Burst" was a shock for all.

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