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You’ve seen legends play it, from hard-hitting rockers like Slash, Jimmy Page and Randy Rhoads, to smooth-sailing virtuosos like Duane Allman and laid-back souls like Bob Marley. True blue rock n’ roll fans and guitarists alike will always recognize Gibson’s iconic guitars like the renowned Gibson Les Paul Standard—when they see one flashing across the stage.According to About.com contributor and guitar expert Dan Cross, the Les Paul lineage has been with us since 1952, and has been a fi …

The modern series of Les Paul models keeps a musical legend alive. And we've got (almost) the lot, at Rainbow Music!  From the full weight Traditional that makes no compromise over its quest for the perfect tone; to limited editions like the Gibson Les Paul Custom Classic, or the Light Vintage in Sunburst; right through the Standards, Traditionals and Juniors; they are all waiting here for you to try at the Rainbow Music Store in Carlisle. If you can’t call personally, you can purcha …

Jimmy Page’s self-titled autobiography, released last October 14th, paints a clearer picture of one of music’s most recognised icons. Jeremy Gaunt of Reuters writes that while the book primarily tells of Page’s journey in an ever-evolving music industry, it also tackles the more obscure chapters of his life—such as his stint playing in a Danish club in 1968, for instance. One thing’s for certain, though: the pioneer of the hard rock guitar riff still waxes sentimental over his beloved Gi …

How to choose the correct harmonica in the right key to play a particular song The most common harmonica keys used today are C, G and A. What you must to play a particular remember The “circle of fifths” is a quick and easy way to determine exactly which harmonica key you’ll need. First, locate the key of the song you’ll be playing in on the diagram. Then, move one position counterclockwise around the circle to find the appropriate harmonica key. If …

2014 has seen Marshall amplification bring out several limited edition amplifiers. These have been old favourites but with one off vinyl coverings and trim. A recent edition to the collection is the Marshall 30 watt all valve Bluesbreaker guitar amplifier. This has been a favourite for many years and this version has cream covering beige/gold speaker cloth to finish it off. Another limited run is the ever popular Marshall AS50D acoustic guitar amplifier. Revamped a few years …