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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 Get in the tone zone of Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Albert King, B.B. King, T-Bone Walker and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom in all-gold finish
Does This Guitar Look Familiar? Look Again This 1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom with a ‘50s-style all-gold finish is a one-off custom order.
Gibson Les Paul Standard
The Bad News: It’s Totally Unplayable. The Good News: It’s Worth a Fortune 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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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 5 October 21

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 28 September 21

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 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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