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This Sex Pistols and New York Dolls-owned Gibson just sold for $390,000 at auction
By Janelle Borg published
The Dolls' ex-manager allegedly took the guitar as payment for his management services, later giving it to The Sex Pistols' Steve Jones

Folk and blues guitar icon John Martyn's guitar gear is up for auction – including two 1954 Gibson Les Paul Goldtops
By Janelle Borg published
The John Martyn-synonymous Echoplex is also part of the auction

I top-wrapped my Les Paul to find out whether it actually made a difference – and I wish I’d done it sooner
By Matt Owen published
Wrapping guitar strings over the top of a guitar's bridge or tailpiece is said to lead to more sustain, better playability and a slinkier feel. Is any of that really true?

The Les Paul behind the iconic solo on Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights is now up for auction
By Janelle Borg published
The late Ian Bairnson’s guitar was used across the first four Kate Bush albums, as well as classic records from the Alan Parsons Project and countless sessions

Slash explains why he used a Strat to cover a Peter Green track on his new blues album
By Matt Owen published
The Les Paul loyalist dipped into his Fender collection for the new album, which was also recorded using a '50s Telecaster

“A shoo-in for any gigging musician”: Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio review
By Dave Burrluck published
Gibson’s long-running Les Paul Studio is the latest to get a Modern makeover. A valid new model or a minor refresh? Let’s find out

Randy Bachman on how a broken string inspired his iconic American Woman guitar riff
By Janelle Borg published
How one broken string on a ‘59 Les Paul changed Randy Bachman’s career

Over 200 of Randy Bachman's iconic guitars are up for auction
By Janelle Borg published
Over 200 of Randy Bachman's iconic guitars are up for auction

“Some guitars are just that little bit special that they work their way in, you know?” Mark Knopfler on why he had to keep his Sultans of Swing Strat – despite selling his Money for Nothing Les Paul and the rest of his collection
By Matt Parker published
The Dire Straits icon recently sold off his most famous and valuable instruments – but there were a few notable exceptions...
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