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Here’s Why Leslie West is a Guitar Legend Like No Other
By Mark McStea published
With fans that ranged from Pete Townshend to Eddie Van Halen and Yngwie Malmsteen, the Mountain guitarist inspired players across the genres.

Listen to Ricky Byrd’s Favorite Under-the-Radar Guitar Solos
By Guitar Player Staff last updated
The Joan Jett and the Blackhearts guitarist reveals some rock ‘n’ roll he truly loves.

Dean Unveils New Leslie West Signature Tattered N Torn Thoroughbred TBZ Guitar
By Jackson Maxwell published
Limited to just 50 examples, the guitar was signed off on by West prior to his death last December.

Eddie Van Halen-Owned & -Played Ripley Frankenstrat/Kramer Striker Sells at Auction for $50,000
By Jackson Maxwell published
The custom instrument was also once owned, for a time, by Mountain's Leslie West.

An Eddie Van Halen-Owned & -Played Ripley Frankenstrat/Kramer Striker is on the Auction Block
By Jackson Maxwell published
Also owned by Leslie West at one point, the '84 model is thought to have been EVH's backup guitar for the '1984' and '5150' tours.
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