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“I Was a Bit of a Lunatic!” Steve Howe Speaks About His Number One Ax

By David Mead, Rod Brakes published 21 September 21

The Yes legend reflects on his love affair with the Gibson ES-175D.

Ten Years After guitarist Alvin Lee's Modified Gibson ES-335 known as 'Big Red'

Watch Alvin Lee’s Mindblowing “I’m Going Home” Woodstock Performance and See His Fabled Gibson ES-335 Up Close

By David Mead published 2 September 21

Video We take a look back at this game-changing concert and the mysterious guitar known as 'Big Red'.

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