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American musician and inventor Les Paul (1915 - 2009) and his wife Mary Ford (1924 - 1977) demonstrate two of Paul's new electric guitars during a press reception at the Savoy Hotel in London, 9th September 1952.

Watch Guitar Legends Les Paul and Mary Ford Demonstrate Their Pioneering Multitrack Recording Techniques

By Rod Brakes published

Video This entertaining TV clip from 1953 proves the duo were way ahead of the game.

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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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Larry McCray

After 20 Years in the Wilderness, Larry McCray Returns in Style With 'Blues Without You'

By Mark McStea published

Thanks to a restart and a new album his future looks brighter than ever.

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1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom in all-gold finish

Does This Guitar Look Familiar? Look Again

By Rod Brakes published

This 1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom with a ‘50s-style all-gold finish is a one-off custom order.

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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.

Guitars
Roy Buchanan

Five of Roy Buchanan’s Best Tips for Guitar Players

By Guitar Player Staff published

Cop a bunch of five knockout pointers from the Telecaster master.

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Gibson ES-225TD

The Gibson ES-225 Remains One of the Most Overlooked Golden Era Guitars

By Dave Hunter published

This classic design was a major stepping-stone in the storied evolution of thinline electrics.

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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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Jerry Garcia, 1978

Here’s Why Jerry Garcia Was an Electric Guitar Innovator

By Christopher Scapelliti published

The Grateful Dead legend was a pioneering pilgrim of custom guitars and rack amps and effects.

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