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Heartbreaker! Mike Campbell Shows and Tells His Guitars

Mike Campbell, long-time Heartbreaker and creative partner to Tom Petty, is also a blogger for the Huffington Post. UPDATE: Tom Petty Guitars Stolen in Cali. And sticking with the ideology of "write...

Les Paul Foundation to Auction Guitars, Recording Gear

You can win a 1951 Fender Nocaster or a 1952 Gibson Les Paul both owned by Les Paul himself. All you need to do is submit the winning bid (and, of course, come up with the dough) at the...

Stanton Group Acquired By Gibson

As part of its continued expansion as a lifestyle brand, Gibson Guitar has announced the creation of its pro audio division through the acquisition of the platform assets of the Stanton Group....

Why Are The Feds Gunning For Gibson?

...And is this any way to stimulate the economy? by Brian T. Majeski, Editor of "The Music Trades".THE SIXTH AMENDMENT to the U.S. Constitution declares that "the accused shall enjoy the right to a...

Feds Close Gibson Factory...

in search of ebony??? Lots of reports that the US Fish and Wildlife Service has shut down the Gibson Guitar factory in downtown Memphis to serve search warrants. Some reports say this is an ongoing...

The Hotel CA Les Paul

Hired by the Eagles in 1974 to help the band make the transition from country-rock to a heavier, rock-based sound, Don Felder selected the Les Paul. In order to bring that sound, feel and look to a...

Demystifying Guitar

Whether you are a beginner player or a seasoned player looking for some new tips, this original series of articles created for L2P by veteran touring and studio artist Jake Kelly is sure to help....

Demystifying the Guitar: Fender or Gibson

What is a better brand for guitar, Gibson or Fender? Both companies make great instruments. And both companies had eras where they weren't making such great instruments (but relying on their...

Gibson Slash Appetite Les Paul Guitar

From his groundbreaking work with Guns N’ Roses, to Slash's Snakepit, to Velvet Revolver and numerous acclaimed solo and side projects, Slash... has continued to embody the ultimate rebel...

Gibson Introduces Scruggs Advanced Jumbo

With a bevy of GRAMMY awards, three Country Music Award Musician of the Year titles, and production and songwriting credits to rival any of the most influential names in Nashville, Randy Scruggs...