Vintage Gibson The 1963 Gibson Explorer from the '50s Beginning life in ’58, this ultra-rare solidbody finally left the factory some five years later. “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 Watch His Matchless Technique Up Close in this Jaw-Dropping Performance of the Beatles’ “She’s a Woman.” These Elegant Archtops Are Among the Rarest of Gibson’s Flagship Guitars The search for the perfect guitar led Bill Pearlstein to six rare Gibson L-5 electric archtops with uncommon body depths and features. Latest Vintage Gibson What’s the Most Underrated Guitar on the Vintage Market? It Could be the Gibson ES-125TDC By Rod Brakes published 16 September 21 Here’s how Gibson’s first budget electric archtop evolved (one letter at a time). Watch Les Paul Give Ignorant Guitarist His Comeuppance By Rod Brakes published 13 August 21 VIDEO Remembering the great Les Paul with fondness (and a beer). VIDEO Classic Gear: ‘Non-Reverse’ Gibson Firebird III By Dave Hunter published 4 August 21 Rising from the ashes of its ‘reverse’ predecessor Gibson’s new ‘Bird takes flight in 1965. 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
What’s the Most Underrated Guitar on the Vintage Market? It Could be the Gibson ES-125TDC By Rod Brakes published 16 September 21 Here’s how Gibson’s first budget electric archtop evolved (one letter at a time).
Watch Les Paul Give Ignorant Guitarist His Comeuppance By Rod Brakes published 13 August 21 VIDEO Remembering the great Les Paul with fondness (and a beer).
Classic Gear: ‘Non-Reverse’ Gibson Firebird III By Dave Hunter published 4 August 21 Rising from the ashes of its ‘reverse’ predecessor Gibson’s new ‘Bird takes flight in 1965.