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Take a Tour of Ace Frehley's 'Budokan' Les Paul Custom Replica Guitar

Karen 'Gilly' Laney — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:00:57 +0000

Ace Frehley’s Les Paul was one of many guitars featured at the Musikmesse Frankfurt 2012 Fair that took place last week in Germany, and Dr. Will Jones, the Professor of the Epiphone, was on hand to show it off to Music TV. Frehley’s ‘Budokan’ Les Paul Custom guitar has recently been produced in a very [...]

Guitar Owned By Les Paul Purchased By 'Pawn Stars' For $90,000

Dave Lifton — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

A guitar that once belonged to legendary guitarist Les Paul was recently purchased for $90,000 by Rick and Corey Harrison, the proprieters of the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas featured on the popular television show ‘Pawn Stars.’ The white 1961 Gibson Les Paul was brought into the the shop by [...]

Rocking Golden Retriever Loves Sweet Guitar Licks [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:00:46 +0000

This golden retriever is musician Drew Arcoleo‘s biggest fan, and the dog smiles and bobs his head when Drew strums on his guitar.

Then, when the music stops, the pooch’s grin disappears and he actually seems to be frowning. But luckily his blues subside once the music restarts.

Eddie Van Halen Auctioning Signed Guitar For Charity

Jeff Giles — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:00:23 +0000

We still don’t know when we’ll hear him play guitar again, but Eddie Van Halen is putting at least one of his axes to good use right now: he’s offering it up for auction, with the proceeds going to benefit the Drop in the Bucket charity — and the winner walking away with a true one-of-a-kind instrument.

The guitar in question is a 1999 Wolfgang Translucent Cherry Sunburst 5A Flametop, autographed by EVH himself and complete with a certificate of authenticity. One of the first Wolfgangs ever produced, it’s been owned by Eddie since it was made.

Slash Shows Off His Legendary Guitar Skills for Comedy Central's Charlie Sheen Roast

Chris M. Junior — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:00:43 +0000

Former Guns N’ Roses/current Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash has been part of some iconic TV moments, such as the Michael Jackson 30th anniversary special in 2001, the 100th episode of ‘South Park’ in 2003 and the Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show in 2011 with the Black Eyed Peas.

It’s not too soon to add this one to his impressive list: Playing guitar during actor Charlie Sheen’s Comedy Central roast, which will air Sept. 19 at 10 p.m. ET.

Guitar Gals: The Top 10 Female Guitar Players of All Time

The Hawk — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 12:06:18 +0000

While the world of guitar rock, admittedly, is male-heavy, a number of female players have risen to the top over the years, proving women have just as much aptitude for the 6-string as their male colleagues. These women crushed instruments and eardrums in pursuit of a new way to make the guitar sing, scream, shout [...]

Gibson Guitar Legend Eric Clapton's Top Ten Blues Recordings

Tommy B — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:24:03 +0000

Nobody would debate Eric Clapton’s standing as a bluesman. Even his overt pop hits like “Wonderful Tonight” and “Tears in Heaven” contain strong elements of blues-derived playing, like artful string bends, slide guitar and melodies based on pentatonic scales. But Clapton’s greatest performances of blues tunes are a considerably more controversial topic. Purists may draw [...]

Eddie Van Halen's Guitar In The Smithsonian Museum

The Web Guy — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:40:13 +0000

Eddie Van Halen’s guitar was preserved forever for future generations to check out at the Smithsonian Institute! The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex, with 19 museums, 9 research centers and more than 140 affiliate museums around the world. To read the article, Click Here

Sam's Favorites: Mountain [VIDEO]

Sam Talkington — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:27:00 +0000

My Friday favorite is a band called Mountain, check out one of my guitar heroes at Woodstock, the rather large Leslie West! To learn all about Mountain, CLICK HERE or HERE Or visit the band’s website HERE (turn up your speakers!)