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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.

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.

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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Mike Bloomfield playing 'Burst

Listen to Mike Bloomfield’s Powerful ‘Burst-Fueled Electric Blues from the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival

By Rod Brakes published

Video Remembering the late, great guitarist on the anniversary of his passing.

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Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton

Old Man’s Blues or Young Man’s Blues? Here’s Why Eric Clapton’s Beano Album Remains Essential Listening for Everybody

By Jim Campilongo published

Slowhand reinvented electric blues with this landmark recording.

Eric Clapton of British rock group Cream performs on the TV show 'Ready Steady Go!' in London in 1966.

Watch Eric Clapton Playing a ’Burst in Some of Cream’s Earliest Footage from 1966

By Rod Brakes published

Video Before moving to an SG Standard this Holy Grail Gibson was the guitar prodigy’s main squeeze.

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The Allman Brothers Band 'At Fillmore East' album arwork

Here’s Why the Allman Brothers Band’s ‘At Fillmore East’ Still Holds Up 50 Years Later

By Jim Campilongo published

The classic album that gave southern rock a home.

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”

By Rod Brakes, Richard Bienstock published

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?!

Mark Knopfler

Mark Knopfler’s Favorite Studio Guitars

By Jamie Dickson published

6 of the Dire Straits legend's axes of choice.

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

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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