Gary Moore’s SG-shape Les Paul is in remarkably clean, original condition

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After some considerable time, the Les Paul Custom returns to Gibson USA’s production line-up in classic 70s style, while the lesser Marauder is celebrated with a limited throwback design. Time to investigate!

DURING THE MID-EIGHTIES, Ibanez became stuck in a rut. Although the company’s guitars sold pretty well, they were rapidly losing market share to up-and-coming competitors like Charvel/Jackson, Hamer,

As long as the swim is snag-free, and the tackle is balanced, there’s no reason to join the heavy mob when you target chub and barbel...

Not only does this 1969 Tele illustrate Fender’s slowly changing post-Leo period, it also documents a lot of modding. Dave Burrluck should know – he was there!