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Eddie Van Halen, 1979
Here’s Why Eddie Van Halen was a Guitar Gear Pioneer A master of technique and tone, the six-string innovator turned us on to the Strat ‘bucker and Floyd Rose.
Frank Zappa, 1988
Watch Frank Zappa Play One of His Greatest Solos On His Final Tour Dweezil Zappa deemed this brilliant and emotive solo to be his father’s finest.
Talking Heads perform on stage at The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm, London, 29th January 1978. L-R Jerry Harrison, David Byrne, Chris Franz, Tina Weymouth. David Byrne is playing a Gibson ES-335 12 string electric guitar.
Watch Talking Heads' Charged Up “Psycho Killer” Live Performance We take a look at the unique guitars behind the new wave pioneers’ distinctive tones.

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Neil Young (guitar detail) performs at Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America at Miller Park on October 2, 2010 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Listen to the Exemplary Firebird Pickup Tones of Neil Young’s ‘Old Black’ Gibson Les Paul

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Tony Iommi SG Special

Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi is Gibson’s Latest Signature Artist (Again!)

By Rod Brakes published 18 August 21

Video Gibson teams up with “Dark Lord” of riffs for Tony Iommi SG Special “Monkey” release.

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