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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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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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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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Les Paul playing the Log
“I Have a Problem. I’ve Got to Make My Guitar Louder”: Les Paul on His Eureka Moment

By Art Thompson Published

Video Learn the truth about Les’s fledgling idea in this Musicians Hall of Fame interview and discover how his tenacity and vision became Gibson’s greatest success story.

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1956 Gibson Les Paul Model (left) and 1957 Gibson Les Paul Model
This Unique Pair of Vintage Goldtops Has Some Extra-Special Bling

By Rod Brakes Published

Find out what this uber-rare dual P-90 1956 Les Paul and PAF-loaded 1957 model have in common with David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars.

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Neil Young joins Jimmy Page and Robert Plant to perform with Led Zeppelin at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in 1995
Watch Neil Young’s Fiery Jam with Led Zeppelin at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

By Rod Brakes Published

Video This rare moment captures Robert Plant also strapping on a Les Paul for “When the Levee Breaks.”

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Steve Stevens performs onstage during the second annual Above Ground concert benefiting MusiCares at The Fonda Theatre on September 16, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Steve Stevens Recommends Listening to These Five Guitar Solos

By Guitar Player Staff Published

The Billy Idol guitarist names his top five lesser-known favorites.

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