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Jimi Hendrix performs onstage in 1967 (left), a Japanese sunburst guitar Hendrix used early in his career
A Rare, Jimi Hendrix-Played, Early '60s-Era Japanese Sunburst Guitar is Headed to Auction Once Again

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Hendrix reportedly used the unbranded model – which has a minimum bid of $50,000 – throughout the early- and mid-1960s.

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Richard Fortus
“My Tribute to One of the Greatest That Ever Lived”: Guns N’ Roses' Richard Fortus Shares Epic Paul Kossoff-Inspired Guitar Solo

By Rod Brakes Published

Listen to this impeccable example of pure ‘Burst tone

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George Benson with the Brother Jack McDuff Quartet
Watch a 21-Year-Old George Benson Ripping Up a Gibson Les Paul Standard in 1964

By Rod Brakes last updated

Video Here’s why the ‘Burst is far more than just a blues-rock machine.

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Eric Clapton and Joe Bonamassa perform on stage at the Royal Albert Hall on May 4, 2009 in London, England
“It Was Insane”: Joe Bonamassa Talks Playing With Eric Clapton Live on Stage

By Rod Brakes last updated

Video A simple secret to great guitar tone is revealed in this Musicians Hall of Fame interview.

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CME Exclusive Gibson Les Paul Standards
Watch These Awesome CME Exclusive Gibson Les Paul Standard Models in Action

By Rod Brakes Published

Video See and hear these unique ‘Bursts in an instrumental rendition of Velvet Revolver’s “Slither”

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B.B. King (1925-2015), Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954-1990) and Albert Collins (1932-1993) perform together on stage on the riverboat SS President in New Orleans during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on 22 April 1988.
Here’s How to Replicate the Magic of the Blues Greats

By Art Thompson Published

Get in the tone zone of Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Albert King, B.B. King, T-Bone Walker and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

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1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom in all-gold finish
Does This Guitar Look Familiar? Look Again

By Rod Brakes Published

This 1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom with a ‘50s-style all-gold finish is a one-off custom order.

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Gibson Les Paul Standard
The Bad News: It’s Totally Unplayable. The Good News: It’s Worth a Fortune

By Rod Brakes last updated

Headed for refurbishment after decades in the closet this rare Gibson Les Paul Standard dubbed "Dirty 'Burst" was a shock for all.

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Peter Green (right) and bassist John McVie, of British rock group Fleetwood Mac, rehearsing at the Royal Albert Hall, London, 22nd April 1969.
The Extraordinary Les Paul Lineage of Peter Green, Gary Moore and Kirk Hammett

By Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff Published

The torch of 'Greeny' has been handed to guitar luminaries since 1959.

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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

By Guitar Player Staff Published

Video Watch His Matchless Technique Up Close in this Jaw-Dropping Performance of the Beatles’ “She’s a Woman.”

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