Alan di PernaSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Alan di Perna “I’m Definitely Not a One-Guitar Person”: Carlos Santana Pulls out His Favorite PRS, Gibson and Fender Axes By Alan di Perna published 12 July 23 “It may look nice, but if it doesn’t have the tone I want, I’m not interested,” says the discerning six-string master Collectors' Dozen: Epiphone's 12 Most Desirable Guitars By Alan di Perna last updated 30 July 21 The 12 most desirable Epiphones – from the Thirties through the new millennium. Carlos Santana's Magical 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom By Alan di Perna published 5 February 21 This holy grail of Santana guitars defined the supernatural sound on ‘Abraxas’ and beyond. Billy Gibbons Tells the Story Behind His 1959 Les Paul, "Pearly Gates" By Alan di Perna published 16 December 20 "I’ve spent plenty of money putting together a collection of guitars attempting to find something to replicate Pearly, and it just hasn’t happened yet," Gibbons says. MOST READ1“When I got the role of Keith Partridge, they knew I could play and sing because I played Voodoo Child before my screen test”: David Cassidy on seeing Hendrix, learning from the session guitar greats, and jamming with Paul McCartney and John Lennon2“A bombshell guitar that can front any band”: Martin and Reverb unite for an exclusive non-cutaway Grand Performance acoustic 3“I was inspired by one of my favorite players, Mr. Paul Gilbert”: Matteo Mancuso pays homage to one of his heroes with new track, Paul Position 4“A vintage-sounding, modern-featured roaring head inspired by the legendary 1967/1968 Plexi Super Lead 100”: Joe Satriani’s custom Eddie Van Halen-flavored 3rd Power amp is now available as a plugin – with real amps on the way 5“All these pieces of wood gradually become in harmony with each other over years of playing”: David Gilmour explains his preference for vintage guitars, and demos his 1945 Martin D-18
“I’m Definitely Not a One-Guitar Person”: Carlos Santana Pulls out His Favorite PRS, Gibson and Fender Axes By Alan di Perna published 12 July 23 “It may look nice, but if it doesn’t have the tone I want, I’m not interested,” says the discerning six-string master
Collectors' Dozen: Epiphone's 12 Most Desirable Guitars By Alan di Perna last updated 30 July 21 The 12 most desirable Epiphones – from the Thirties through the new millennium.
Carlos Santana's Magical 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom By Alan di Perna published 5 February 21 This holy grail of Santana guitars defined the supernatural sound on ‘Abraxas’ and beyond.
Billy Gibbons Tells the Story Behind His 1959 Les Paul, "Pearly Gates" By Alan di Perna published 16 December 20 "I’ve spent plenty of money putting together a collection of guitars attempting to find something to replicate Pearly, and it just hasn’t happened yet," Gibbons says.