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Jeff Beck playing a Gibson Les Paul Standard
“You Pick Up a Les Paul and It's Heavy and It Really Means Something – It Means Business”: Jeff Beck on His Les Paul Love Affair Watch His Matchless Technique Up Close in this Jaw-Dropping Performance of the Beatles’ “She’s a Woman.”
Mike Bloomfield playing 'Burst
Listen to Mike Bloomfield’s Powerful ‘Burst-Fueled Electric Blues from the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival Remembering the late, great guitarist on the anniversary of his passing.
Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill, 2012
How to Write a Hard Rock Classic in Five Minutes: Billy Gibbons Tells the Incredible Story of ZZ Top’s “Tush” This 12-bar blues banger was recorded using the Pearly Gates Les Paul and a Marshall Super Lead… But what’s a Cooper Time Cube?!

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Paul Kossoff performing with Free at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970

Watch Paul Kossoff Playing his Favorite ‘Burst (When He Gets It Working!)

By Rod Brakes last updated 3 September 21

Video A huge festival audience. The peak of your career. And a broken cable. It’s the kind of scenario guitar players have nightmares about.

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Les Paul holding a Gibson Les Paul Standard

Watch Les Paul Give Ignorant Guitarist His Comeuppance

By Rod Brakes published 13 August 21

VIDEO Remembering the great Les Paul with fondness (and a beer).

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VH1 Photo of Gary MOORE and Peter GREEN, Peter Green & Gary Moore

Watch Gary Moore ‘Burst onto the Scene with Peter Green’s ‘Greeny’ Gibson Les Paul Standard

By Rod Brakes published 3 August 21

VIDEO Hear the mythical ‘Burst in action in this knockout performance featuring a classic rock all-star line-up.

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