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The Extraordinary Les Paul Lineage of Peter Green, Gary Moore and Kirk Hammett
By Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff published
The torch of 'Greeny' has been handed to guitar luminaries since 1959.

“It’s About Celebrating People’s Skills, Experience and Depth of Knowledge”: Cesar Gueikian on Gibson’s Groundbreaking Master Artisan Collection
By Rod Brakes published
The iconic firm’s brand president discusses their new Leo Scala Super ‘58 Flying V guitars.

“Writing and Recording Isn’t Just About Creating Music… It’s Also an Act of Self-Creation”: Tom Morello Expands on His New Solo Album
By Joe Bosso published
Armed with just his phone and extensive network of musical cohorts, the guitarist takes his instruments into uncharted territory on ‘The Atlas Underground Fire.’

The Story of "Gemini," the Older Sibling of the Legendary "Greeny" Les Paul
By Jackson Maxwell published
Gibson's Cesar Gueikian unknowingly acquired the 'Burst made directly before Greeny, and learned about the two Les Pauls' connection while on the phone with Greeny's owner, Metallica's Kirk Hammett.

Kirk Hammett’s Favorite Under-the-Radar Guitar Solos
By Guitar Player Staff published
Metallica’s shredmaster general recommends these lesser-known gems.

“I Wanted to Please My Wife and the Music”: How Carlos Santana Recorded ‘Give the Drummer Some’
By Joe Bosso published
The guitar legend talks Cindy Blackman Santana’s star-studded long-player.

Kirk Hammett's "Black Album" Ouija Board ESP to Be Auctioned
By Jackson Maxwell published
Also used on 'Load,' 'Reload,' and 'S&M,' the guitar is being sold with a minimum bid of $225,000.

Kirk Hammett's "One" ESP 400 Series S-Type Sells for $112,500 at Auction
By Jackson Maxwell published
Played in the song's oft-played-on-MTV music video, the guitar had a starting bid of just over $20,000.
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