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Pawn Stars

Want to Make Money? Don't Let the Pursuit of Dough Be Your Prime Mover

Posted 02/23/2012 at 2:42pm | by Jingle Jared

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What's the hardest thing to do on a guitar? According to this humorous short video that's been making the rounds on YouTube (and GuitarWorld.com), it's ... well, I don't want to spoil it for you if you haven't seen it. Here, give it a quick viewing. Don't worry, it's really short.

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Mary Ford and Les Paul's 1961 Gibson SG Sells for $90K on "Pawn Stars"

Posted 01/25/2012 at 11:44am | by Damian Fanelli

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The Pawn Stars guys couldn't believe their luck when the nephew of singer Mary Ford walked into their shop with a piece of history: a cream 1961 Gibson SG that was once owned by guitar innovator, and Ford's ex-husband, Les Paul.

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Confessions of a Professional TV Theme Songwriter: I Can't Read Music

Posted 11/18/2011 at 12:15pm | by Jingle Jared

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Hi, my name is Jingle Jared. Welcome to my first column for Guitar World. I'm a musician with a particular love for any and all stringed instruments. I'm also an entrepreneur. The two aren't incompatible. In fact, the company I co-founded in 2008, Jingle Punks, affords me the luxury of composing and performing music as my day job. It's no stretch to say I'm living the dream.

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Interview: Jared Gutstadt of Jingle Punks, Writer of the 'Pawn Stars' Theme Song

Posted 09/09/2011 at 3:41pm | by Jim Hill

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You may not have heard of Jared Gutstadt, but you've almost certainly heard his music. He's written an award-winning song for the hit TV show Pawn Stars, as well as music for the film and video game industries.

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