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10 mythic Gibsons, from Lucille to Les Paul’s log

10 mythic Gibsons, from Lucille to Les Paul’s log

by Shane Sanders | Mar 19, 2023 | History

Legendary Gibson guitars with a story to tell Myths emerge when extraordinary people do extraordinary things. Before long, the tales of their exploits pass through the generations, and new legends arise. Special guitars, like the magic swords of heroes, also match...

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