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The owners didn't know what they had, but this 1960 Les Paul is now one of Joe Bonamassa's favorites
By Phil Weller published
Bought for £50 in 1967, modified and left unplayed, the Royal Albert Les Paul was acquired for the princely sum of $190,0000

Andy Summers on why Eric Clapton bored him and how his love of jazz fueled the Police
By Phil Weller published
"It’s too simple to play because it’s based on a five-note scale, and I had come way past that," the guitarist says

Buddy Guy on his unconventional means of discovering the joys of feedback
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist said the absence of stages in Chicago's juke joints brought musicians and audiences together, resulting in a lesson in the joys of feedback

Liam Gallagher responds to Green Day fan being kicked offstage for playing "Wonderwall" — and it’s wonderful
By Elizabeth Swann last updated
Turns out Liam and Noel Gallagher have suggested more bands should cover Oasis songs

Eddie Van Halen shot down a film soundtrack near the end of his life, saying he hadn't been playing much
By Phil Weller published
The news confirms Sammy Hagar's comments that the guitarist had lost interest in the instrument

“I know there's gotta be at least another Aerosmith gig.” Joe Perry says the Boston rockers aren’t finished yet
By Phil Weller published
The guiatrist says discussions about a return happen every week... but the situation is complex

With $800 off a Gibson Custom Flying V, $900 off the Rich Robinson Martin D-28, and $1,200 off a wild Boss guitar synth, Sweetwater's 4th of July sale goes harder than any I've covered this year
By Daryl Robertson published
Score up to 60% off big-name brands in Sweetwater's colossal Independence Day sale

Prime Day guitar deals 2025: All of the best early Prime Day sales and July 4th bargains for guitarists
By Chris Barnes last updated
Prime Day is just over the horizon, but the early deals are already starting to land – save now on big brands
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