Les Paul "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 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 Les Paul: "I Invented Multitracking, So I Know You Can Record Parts Separately, but I Don’t Do That... A Song Has to Have One Feeling – When You Punch in, You’ve Got One Feeling Over Here, Another in the Middle, and Something Different Near the End" The late guitar pioneer discusses chasing the perfect sound (even at 90 years old), reading a story to audiences through his playing, and the unparalleled beauty of one magnificent note in this 2005 GP interview. "This Was the Secret We’d All Been Searching for!" Discover the Key to Peter Green's “Magic” 1959 'Burst Les Paul Tone Learn how the legendary Fleetwood Mac guitarist got the incredible out-of-phase sound on his famous 1959 Gibson Les Paul, "Greeny" Latest Les Paul Listen to Mike Bloomfield’s Powerful ‘Burst-Fueled Electric Blues from the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival By Rod Brakes published 15 February 22 Video Remembering the late, great guitarist on the anniversary of his passing. Video AVA Puts an Elegant Spin on Carbon-Fiber Luthiery with its One First Edition By Dave Hunter last updated 15 February 22 This forward-thinking design is an option for guitarists looking to break the bounds of conventional construction and find creatively expressive new voices. “Collaboration is Key to Evolution”: Star Producer Andrew Watt Reveals His Top Five Career-Defining Records By Richard Bienstock published 8 February 22 The master collaborator picks the tracks that have defined his role as guitarist and producer to stars old and new. 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 1 February 22 Slowhand reinvented electric blues with this landmark recording. Gibson Goes Punk with the Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe By Rod Brakes published 28 January 22 Murphy Lab pays homage to Social Distortion’s charismatic frontman. Canadian Regional Police Seek Information on Man who Stole $8,000 Les Paul by Hiding it in His Pants By Jackson Maxwell published 21 January 22 The suspect successfully swiped a Custom Shop 60th Anniversary ’59 Les Paul Standard from Cosmo Music in Richmond Hill, Ontario. “God's Pulling the Strings and Playing the Whole Thing”: Ace Frehley Talks Life Before, During and After Kiss By James Volpe Rotondi published 17 January 22 Back on the road, the Spaceman is still struttin’ and smokin’. The Story of "Gemini," the Older Sibling of the Legendary "Greeny" Les Paul By Jackson Maxwell published 12 January 22 Gibson's Cesar Gueikian unknowingly acquired the 'Burst made directly before Greeny, and learned about the two Les Pauls' connection while on the phone with Greeny's owner, Metallica's Kirk Hammett. “There Are Some Bizarre, Nebulous Forces At Work”: Guthrie Govan on Gigging By Jude Gold published 5 January 22 With a new album in the bag – ‘Freeze: Live in Europe 2020’ – the Aristocrats guitar virtuoso delivers a faithful account of touring his rock-fusion supergroup. “The Equipment Helps a Little Bit But More Often Than Not It’s In Your Own Personality”: Mick Ronson Talks Trademark Tone By Rod Brakes published 17 December 21 Video As ‘Hunky Dory’ turns 50 today we take a look back at the gifted guitarist who helped pave David Bowie’s path to success. Video 123456789Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1Dickey Betts on dueling with Duane Allman, and composing Allman Brothers' biggest hit2All-star tribute to David Lindley, one of the greatest sidemen of all time, announced3“We all knew it was really good… The guitar playing is just amazing”: How Dickey Betts made “Ramblin’ Man”, triumphed over tragedy and led the Allman Brothers to their greatest success4Ritchie Blackmore on Steve Howe, Jimi Hendrix, classical influences and more5The Allman Brothers Band’s Dickey Betts has died at 80
Listen to Mike Bloomfield’s Powerful ‘Burst-Fueled Electric Blues from the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival By Rod Brakes published 15 February 22 Video Remembering the late, great guitarist on the anniversary of his passing.
AVA Puts an Elegant Spin on Carbon-Fiber Luthiery with its One First Edition By Dave Hunter last updated 15 February 22 This forward-thinking design is an option for guitarists looking to break the bounds of conventional construction and find creatively expressive new voices.
“Collaboration is Key to Evolution”: Star Producer Andrew Watt Reveals His Top Five Career-Defining Records By Richard Bienstock published 8 February 22 The master collaborator picks the tracks that have defined his role as guitarist and producer to stars old and new.
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 1 February 22 Slowhand reinvented electric blues with this landmark recording.
Gibson Goes Punk with the Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe By Rod Brakes published 28 January 22 Murphy Lab pays homage to Social Distortion’s charismatic frontman.
Canadian Regional Police Seek Information on Man who Stole $8,000 Les Paul by Hiding it in His Pants By Jackson Maxwell published 21 January 22 The suspect successfully swiped a Custom Shop 60th Anniversary ’59 Les Paul Standard from Cosmo Music in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
“God's Pulling the Strings and Playing the Whole Thing”: Ace Frehley Talks Life Before, During and After Kiss By James Volpe Rotondi published 17 January 22 Back on the road, the Spaceman is still struttin’ and smokin’.
The Story of "Gemini," the Older Sibling of the Legendary "Greeny" Les Paul By Jackson Maxwell published 12 January 22 Gibson's Cesar Gueikian unknowingly acquired the 'Burst made directly before Greeny, and learned about the two Les Pauls' connection while on the phone with Greeny's owner, Metallica's Kirk Hammett.
“There Are Some Bizarre, Nebulous Forces At Work”: Guthrie Govan on Gigging By Jude Gold published 5 January 22 With a new album in the bag – ‘Freeze: Live in Europe 2020’ – the Aristocrats guitar virtuoso delivers a faithful account of touring his rock-fusion supergroup.
“The Equipment Helps a Little Bit But More Often Than Not It’s In Your Own Personality”: Mick Ronson Talks Trademark Tone By Rod Brakes published 17 December 21 Video As ‘Hunky Dory’ turns 50 today we take a look back at the gifted guitarist who helped pave David Bowie’s path to success.