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Gibson Certified Vintage lineup July 27 2023

Gibson’s Latest Batch of Certified Vintage Guitars Includes Some Total Classics (and One of the Weirdest Guitars Ever Made!)

By Rod Brakes published

A “mint” 1960 Les Paul Standard ‘Burst dubbed Sunny by Kirk Hammett remains unsold

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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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Les Paul playing the Log

“I Have a Problem. I’ve Got to Make My Guitar Louder”: Les Paul on His Eureka Moment

By Art Thompson published

Video Learn the truth about Les’s fledgling idea in this Musicians Hall of Fame interview and discover how his tenacity and vision became Gibson’s greatest success story.

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1956 Gibson Les Paul Model (left) and 1957 Gibson Les Paul Model

This Unique Pair of Vintage Goldtops Has Some Extra-Special Bling

By Rod Brakes published

Find out what this uber-rare dual P-90 1956 Les Paul and PAF-loaded 1957 model have in common with David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars.

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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe

Gibson Goes Punk with the Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe

By Rod Brakes published

Murphy Lab pays homage to Social Distortion’s charismatic frontman.

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Neil Young (guitar detail) performs at Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America at Miller Park on October 2, 2010 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Listen to the Exemplary Firebird Pickup Tones of Neil Young’s ‘Old Black’ Gibson Les Paul

By Rod Brakes published

Video Watch the Godfather of Grunge with Crazy Horse performing live in all their ragged glory.

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16th September 1952: guitarist Les Paul serenades his wife and singing partner Mary Ford

See the Crazy Mods Inside Les Paul’s “Number One” Goldtop

By Rod Brakes published

Video Take a tour of this historic guitar with Les Paul’s son, Gene Paul, and long-time guitar tech, Tom Doyle.

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Les Paul holding a Gibson Les Paul Standard

Watch Les Paul Give Ignorant Guitarist His Comeuppance

By Rod Brakes published

VIDEO Remembering the great Les Paul with fondness (and a beer).

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