Rick Beato Rick Beato Offers First Look at His Signature Gibson Les Paul Special Behold, the first Beato Les Paul Special, in Pelham Blue. Gibson to Create Rick Beato Signature Les Paul Special DC Beato has said that he will donate all proceeds from the guitar, tentatively set to arrive this summer, to a music-related charity. What if Eric Johnson or Eddie Van Halen Played the "Stairway to Heaven" Solo? Rick Beato enlisted Phil X, and Johnson himself, to get the answer. 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 READ1“A bombshell guitar that can front any band”: Martin and Reverb unite for an exclusive non-cutaway Grand Performance acoustic 2“I was inspired by one of my favorite players, Mr. Paul Gilbert”: Matteo Mancuso pays homage to one of his heroes with new track, Paul Position 3“A vintage-sounding, modern-featured roaring head inspired by the legendary 1967/1968 Plexi Super Lead 100”: Joe Satriani’s custom Eddie Van Halen-flavored 3rd Power amp is now available as a plugin – with real amps on the way 4“All these pieces of wood gradually become in harmony with each other over years of playing”: David Gilmour explains his preference for vintage guitars, and demos his 1945 Martin D-185“Thank you for rescuing me from oblivion and giving me the courage and enthusiasm to express myself without fear or limit”: Tributes pour in for “champion of the blues” John Mayall