10. "Lucille" BB King
On one night in the 50's, BB King was playing in Twist, Arkansas. In this period, a common habit is to turn a barrel of kerosene to heat the building. Unfortunately on that evening an argument broke out between some locals and cans of kerosene had been spilled and made a big fire.
Arriving at the place safe, BB realized that his guitar was left in the room. He was desperate, run away and take his guitar before the roof collapsed buildings. Then it is known that the fight occurred because seizure of a woman named "Lucille." And since then, BB King's guitar is named Lucy, to remind BB to never fight for women's scramble.
On one night in the 50's, BB King was playing in Twist, Arkansas. In this period, a common habit is to turn a barrel of kerosene to heat the building. Unfortunately on that evening an argument broke out between some locals and cans of kerosene had been spilled and made a big fire.
Arriving at the place safe, BB realized that his guitar was left in the room. He was desperate, run away and take his guitar before the roof collapsed buildings. Then it is known that the fight occurred because seizure of a woman named "Lucille." And since then, BB King's guitar is named Lucy, to remind BB to never fight for women's scramble.
9. "Micawber" Keith Richards
Nama ini diambil dari salah satu karakter dalam buku Charles Dickens. Micawber sudah menjadi gitar utama Keith. Ketika ditanya arti dibalik nama aneh ini, Keith selalu menjawab "Tidak ada alasan kenapa namanya Micawber, cuman gara-gara namanya aneh aja. Jadi ketika aku berteriak 'Micawber' orang pasti langsung tahu apa yang aku maksud."
Fender Telecaster 1952 ini selalu disetem dalam nada G, sehingga akan selalu siap menyanyikan "Before They Make Me Run,” "Brown Sugar,” dan "Honky Tonk Women."
Nama ini diambil dari salah satu karakter dalam buku Charles Dickens. Micawber sudah menjadi gitar utama Keith. Ketika ditanya arti dibalik nama aneh ini, Keith selalu menjawab "Tidak ada alasan kenapa namanya Micawber, cuman gara-gara namanya aneh aja. Jadi ketika aku berteriak 'Micawber' orang pasti langsung tahu apa yang aku maksud."
Fender Telecaster 1952 ini selalu disetem dalam nada G, sehingga akan selalu siap menyanyikan "Before They Make Me Run,” "Brown Sugar,” dan "Honky Tonk Women."
8. "Lucy" George HarrisonTaken from the name of Lucille Ball, one of the distinguished comedian, guitarist Les Paul 57 was awarded by Eric Clapton to George Harrison in 1968. Clapton played this guitar at the time of recording "Gently Weeps While My Giutar."
In the 70s, this guitar was stolen from George's house and ended up in the hands of a music player from Mexico who purchased this guitar from a music store in California before returning to Mexico. George finally managed to get back his favorite guitar with Les Paul guitars exchanging 58 and bass guitar, and this guitar stays his hand until his death in 2001
In the 70s, this guitar was stolen from George's house and ended up in the hands of a music player from Mexico who purchased this guitar from a music store in California before returning to Mexico. George finally managed to get back his favorite guitar with Les Paul guitars exchanging 58 and bass guitar, and this guitar stays his hand until his death in 2001
7. "Lenny" Stevie Ray VaughanIn 1980, Stevie Ray Vaughan Fender Stratocaster guitar in 1965 found it in pawn shops in Austin, Texas, and immediately fell in love with this ancient instrument. Unfortunately, at that time she did not have the money $ 350, according to the desired price. Finally, Lenora, wife of Stevie helped by collecting $ 50 from their seven closest friends and eventually bought the guitar for her birthday Stevie. Once terpesonanya Stevie until finally he had not slept all night and write songs, and when Lenora "Lenny" woke up, she played the song "Lenny" on the guitar to his beloved wife
6. "Trigger" Willie NelsonIn 1969, Willie Nelson sent his guitar for service in Nashville. Guitar repair shop owner says that he can not improve the guitar Willie, and finally offer a guitar for Willie Martin. Willie buy the Martin N-20 is worth $ 750 by phone, and without ever seeing this guitar. Once sent, Willie falls in love and named the guitar "Trigger", the name of Roy's beloved horse Rogder.
Willie often played music with Trigger until finally perforated. But the unique sound that is created even make Willie increasingly falling in love and finally she let had no repair and continue to be used to play
Willie often played music with Trigger until finally perforated. But the unique sound that is created even make Willie increasingly falling in love and finally she let had no repair and continue to be used to play
5. "Old Black" Neil YoungGibson Les Paul 1953's Neil Young was gained in 1969 from Jim Messina, a musician. Old Black, the name is derived from a guitar that was painted black. Originally this guitar is colored gold, and later in black paint and finally make Neil guitar tech, Larry Cragg headache. This guitar should be in the stem often repeated, until a solution to replace the fingerboard to make it more stable also rejected. But from the typical of this, the Old Black was able to create voices that until now very typical. "The voice that made nothing like the other guitar," said Larry
4. "Miss Pearly Gates" Billy GibbonsBilly Gibbons's guitar picking is one of the 1959 Les Paul guitar the most preferred by Billy delivered a collection of his amazing guitar a lot.
His story, Billy gave the car Packard 1930 to Renee Thomas, a friend to accompany a movie audition. After finally getting the role of Renee, Renee, and his band half-jokingly dubbed the car "Pearly Gates" because they have the power of God. Renee finally sell the car and send the money to Billy. Just on the day he received a call on 1959 Les Paul Sunburst guitar found under one's bed. Billy eventually fall in love with his Gibson guitar and finally bought the guitar on the same day and named the guitar the "Miss Pearly Gates"
His story, Billy gave the car Packard 1930 to Renee Thomas, a friend to accompany a movie audition. After finally getting the role of Renee, Renee, and his band half-jokingly dubbed the car "Pearly Gates" because they have the power of God. Renee finally sell the car and send the money to Billy. Just on the day he received a call on 1959 Les Paul Sunburst guitar found under one's bed. Billy eventually fall in love with his Gibson guitar and finally bought the guitar on the same day and named the guitar the "Miss Pearly Gates"
3. "Frankenstrat" Eddie Van HalenThe musicians are still split the two in saying which is the best guitar, whether Fender or Gibson. Eddie Van Halen, taking practical steps, he combines both guitar into his legendary guitar Frankenstat.
In the era of 70s, Van Halen able to buy a guitar body for $ 50 because there are eyes in the wood had guitar body. Then he found a guitar neck from maple wood for $ 80, so the price of the guitar was as high as $ 130 (70's you know!!). Then he uses a variety of materials, including paint a bike, and candles to give a unique appearance on his Frankenstrat this
In the era of 70s, Van Halen able to buy a guitar body for $ 50 because there are eyes in the wood had guitar body. Then he found a guitar neck from maple wood for $ 80, so the price of the guitar was as high as $ 130 (70's you know!!). Then he uses a variety of materials, including paint a bike, and candles to give a unique appearance on his Frankenstrat this
2. Strat "Woodstock" Jimmy HendrixThroughout the short life, Jimmy is able to change the sound of rock guitar through an innovative and exceptional natural talent he had. Hendrix often famous "sacrificed" his guitar by burning. Well, untugnya, in 1968, the Stratocaster he played survived the fire.
After Jimmy died in 1970, this guitar is stored in warehouse until finally sold to one of the founders of Microsoft, Paul Allen at an auction for $ 1.3 Million
After Jimmy died in 1970, this guitar is stored in warehouse until finally sold to one of the founders of Microsoft, Paul Allen at an auction for $ 1.3 Million
1. "Blackie" Eric ClaptonIn 1970, when visiting one music store in Nashville, Clapton saw a shelf full of old Fender. He then bought six guitars for $ 100 per guitar. Once returning to England, he gave three guitar to George Harrison, Pete Townshend, and Steve Winwood, and the three remaining saved themselves. Clapton then attempted to make a "Super Start" from the best parts of each guitar. The result is a Stratocaster "Blackie" Legendary named because the color is black guitar
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