The Gibson Les Paul Standard is the choice of guitar heroes, working musicians, garage band guitarists and collectors alike. Considered the signature instrument of rock and roll, it is the benchmark by which all electric guitars are measured. Great tone sets a guitar apart from the pack. The Gibson Les Paul Standard defines great tone. [...]
Introducing the new Valvetronix+ Series – the latest in Valvetronix evolution, featuring 99 ready-to-play presets, a massive infusion of effects, plus an all-new Power Level control.
Gibson Randy Rhoads Les Paul Custom has a ‘sandwich’ ’70 body with maple top. The neck is mahogany and the fingerboard is ebony. The newly developed Super ’74 Humbuckers deliver a great sound for all metal music. The name “Randy Rhoads” is stamped on the pickguard, and the fingerboard contains mother of pearl block inlays
I read that Eddie Van Halen waxes his pickups and boils his strings. Can you tell me why he does this and how I can do it myself? Tim xxxx@cs.com Winding in the pickup tend to become loose over time. Waxing (or “potting”) a pickup prevents loose windings from vibrating and becoming microphonic, a condition [...]
