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Stephen Stills sold his Les Paul 'Burst to Waddy Wachtel — and forgot the deal ever went down
By Gary Graff published
Wachtel used the guitar throughout his career until Gibson Custom created a limited-edition Collector’s Choice replica for him in 2014

Warren Haynes tells us why he chose P90s for his new signature Gibson Les Paul Standard
By Andrew Daly published
Haynes says the P90s are “the tonal change I’m looking for without turning knobs”

"Slash begged me, 'Please don't ask me that.' " Joe Perry reveals the full story of how he lost and found the Les Paul ’Burst from his 1970s Aerosmith era
By Andrew Daly published
The guitarist laments there is one guitar he sold long ago that he still wants back

"The shot heard around the world”: How the Rolling Stones’ debut appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show launched not only them but also the Gibson Les Paul Standard
By Rod Brakes published
The Stones' first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show shocked parents, thrilled kids, and gave many people their first glimpse of “the most historically important ‘Burst” – Keith Richards’ 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Guitar dealer Richard Henry retraces its history

All You Need to Know About Gibson PAF Humbuckers
By Dave Hunter published
These hum-cancelling pickups are legendary for their tone, but is the “magic” just hype?

“He's Got a Guitar Collection That Would Make Any Guitar Nerd Jealous”: Watch Gibson TV’s New Episode of ‘The Collection’ Featuring Jason Isbell
By Rod Brakes published
Video Feast your eyes on this Holy Grail collection of vintage guitars that includes a ’59 Les Paul Standard and ’61 Les Paul SG

“The Concept Is Simple: Plug a Great Guitar Into a Great Amp, and Don’t Let Anything Get in Between”: Billy Squier Explains How He Honed His Tone on Five Classic Tracks
By Joe Matera published
“I’ve always taken a tremendous amount of inspiration from the guitars I’ve played,” says the chart-topping arena rocker

Watch Gary Moore’s Stunning “So Many Roads” Performance with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Video Strapped with a Les Paul, the Irish guitarist defines the sound of blues rock
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