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Gibson brings back its wild Les Paul acoustic hybrid for the first time in more than 20 years
By Phil Weller published
The firm’s third attempt at converting its iconic single-cut shape into a campfire companion settles on a parlor design reminiscent of a scaled-down SJ-200

Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto is facing new competition from brands in the retail space – but it isn’t fazing him
By Phil Weller published
New Gibson and Fender stores on three continents present fresh challenges for the store, but Dalporto says “bring the competition on”

Kirk Hammett doesn’t want his guitars to go unplayed – so he’s been secretly selling them online
By Phil Weller published
Bought a used guitar online? It might – just might – have belonged to the Metallica guitarist

Brian May on how astronomy, the Everly Brothers and Freddie Mercury influenced his Gibson SJ-200
By Neville Marten published
The Queen guitarist's signature model is a super-rare example of a 12-string Gibson jumbo, replete with May's own aesthetic flourishes. But why is it strung like a Ricky? Here, May explains all

Chris Stapleton shows Josh Brolin the trashed '50s Gibson he bought for just $380 – and that became his songwriting workhorse
By Naomi Baker published
Stapleton has given the Hollywood star a guided tour of his glittering collection – and his favorite might surprise you

Michael J. Fox and others discuss the Back to the Future guitar – and a clue to its identity
By Phil Weller published
The Cherry Red ES-345 has become a cultural icon since the film was released in 1985, but it hasn’t been since since

Nancy Wilson says two “irreplaceable” instruments have been stolen ahead of Heart’s tour
By Phil Weller published
A custom-made baritone Tele and a vintage Gibson mandolin have been taken from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City – and the Heart camp is offering a reward for their return

Pat Travers owned three Gibsons by the age of 16 – his luck would not last
By Naomi Baker published
The Canadian rocker explains how he went through three Gibson builds in two short years

Joe Bonamassa reveals his go-to rig for guest-spots – and the amp he uses when he doesn’t want to cart out his Dumbles
By Naomi Baker published
The blues rock gear guru explains his bare bones gear choices for run ’n’ gun live sit-ins - and which amps complement different venues.

Also owned by George Harrison, Eric Clapton's “Fool” SG was already legendary by the time it ended up in Todd Rundgren's hands – but that journey had taken its toll
By Phil Weller published
An emblem of Clapton’s Cream days and the Summer of Love, it was in dire need of some TLC by the time Rundgren got his hands on it
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