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The SG Special Is One of Gibson's Most Overlooked Guitars - Here's What You Need to Know By Dave Hunter published 28 October 22 As the replacement for the Les Paul Special, this classic solidbody was a well-appointed entry point to Gibson’s golden age
The 1963 Gibson Explorer from the '50s By Rod Brakes published 2 May 22 Beginning life in ’58, this ultra-rare solidbody finally left the factory some five years later.
