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Gibson Les Paul Classic GoldTop, 2017

On May 10, 2022 /

The Gibson Les Paul Classic first appeared in 1990 and with a number of variations and finishes has been a part of the lineup ever since. The GoldTop finish has been around since 1952 as the first and only finish offered on the Les Paul model; this was the case until 1954 with the appearance of the Les Paul Custom in gloss black. Sunburst finishes were not offered on Les Pauls until 1957, paired with Gibson’s new Humbucking pickups.

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Gibson Les Paul Custom Black, 1981

On May 7, 2022 /

The Gibson Les Paul Custom in Black is an iconic and aspirational guitar, used in every genre where solidbody models are accepted. When introduced as the ‘Black Beauty’ in 1954, the idea was that it would be appropriate for a guitarist dressed in a tuxedo. It’s stayed at the top of the line, but has been used by punk bands as well.

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Martin D-35 Dreadnought Natural, 1971-

On May 3, 2022 /

The Martin D-35 Dreadnought first appeared in 1965, partly as a way to use the remaining stock of Brazilian Rosewood sections that were too small for a two-piece back. Drawing from the very successful D bodied Dreadnought, the Martin D-35 was placed between the venerable D-28 and more expensively decorated D-41 and D-45 models.

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Ibanez AF155 Artstar Archtop Electric Aged Whiskey Burst, 2013

On April 28, 2022 /

The Ibanez AF155 Artstar is a great example of the many reasonably priced, good quality jazz guitars Ibanez produces. This specific model was built from 2013 to 2018, and was then replaced by other models, but they all get mentioned discussions of available and affordable, quality guitars in the jazz guitar forums. A bottom line is that if you need a versatile, affordable jazz guitar (and who among us does not?) this Ibanez AF155 is a good bet.

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Yamaha LL-25T Steel String Guitar Amber Top, 1985

On April 23, 2022 /

Built from 1985 to 1991, the Yamaha LL-25T Steel String guitar is based on Yamaha’s ‘Folk’ jumbo body, with solid wood construction. This model features an Engelman spruce top, Indian rosewood for the sides and back, herringbone trim on the top, sides, back and back strip, with ebony for the bridge and bound fingerboard.

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Taylor 555 12 String Jumbo Acoustic Guitar Natural, 1991

On April 21, 2022 /

Introduced in 1978 and built until 2006, the Taylor 555 12 String is a Spruce and Mahogany, Jumbo bodied model with a huge voice. Here we’re looking at a Taylor 555 12-string built during 1991 in El Cajon, California. It pairs Sitka Spruce for the top with Mahogany for the sides, back and neck with Ebony for the fingerboard and bridge, but it has no electronics.

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Ebony

Gibson Les Paul Classic GoldTop, 2017

Gibson Les Paul Custom Black, 1981

Martin D-35 Dreadnought Natural, 1971-

Ibanez AF155 Artstar Archtop Electric Aged Whiskey Burst, 2013

Yamaha LL-25T Steel String Guitar Amber Top, 1985

Taylor 555 12 String Jumbo Acoustic Guitar Natural, 1991

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