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Les Paul –

The world’s most famous electric guitar. 

The all-time classic rock and roll “axe,” used by 
numerous influential rockers, from Jimmy Page 
(Led Zeppelin) to Slash (Guns ’N Roses), plus 
Neil Young, Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Duane Allman,
Clapton (early years) and Jeff Beck.

SG – 

Bolder look and lighter weight than the Les Paul. 

Favored by rockers who venture out to the edge. Used
by Pete Townshend (The Who), Angus Young (AC/DC), 
Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Clapton (Cream years).

X-Factor (Flying V, X-plorer, Firebird) –

Angular, 

non-traditional body shapes. Embraced by rebellious,
in-your-face guitarists, especially heavy metal. Used 
by Jimi Hendrix (Flying V), bluesman Johnny Winter
(Firebird), the Scorpions (Flying V and Explorer), 
Lenny Kravitz (Flying V). 

ES-335 –

A “semi-hollowbody,” invented by Gibson 

in 1958 to combine traditional styling with modern
solidbody performance. Preferred by blues-rockers 
and players who need versatility. Used by Chuck Berry,
B.B. King, Larry Carlton (top session guitarist).

SJ-200 –

Gibson’s most famous acoustic guitar, 

the “King of the Flat-Tops.” The favorite of the Everly
Brothers and Johnny Cash in their early years, featured
on album covers by Emmylou Harris and Bob Dylan,
played onstage today by Pete Townshend. 

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