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Gibson’s Murphy Lab Pays Tribute to Johnny Winter’s Well-Traveled 1964 Firebird V By Dave Hunter published 7 April 22 This flawless – and very limited – re-creation is an outstanding guitar by any measure.
Listen to the Exemplary Firebird Pickup Tones of Neil Young’s ‘Old Black’ Gibson Les Paul By Rod Brakes published 12 November 21 Video Watch the Godfather of Grunge with Crazy Horse performing live in all their ragged glory.