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Latest articles by Alan di Perna

1953–57 Zephyr Emperor Regent

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

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 performs with ZZ Top in 1975

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.

Carlos Santana’s Supernatural Guitar Collection

Carlos Santana’s Supernatural Guitar Collection

By Alan di Perna published 13 September 19

GP takes a spiritual journey through some of the guitar master's favorite axes.

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