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Introducing the Gibson Charlie Starr Les Paul Junior

Introducing the Gibson Charlie Starr Les Paul Junior

by Shane Sanders | Jun 11, 2024 | Artists, News

A limited-edition instrument replicating the Blackberry Smoke frontman’s go-to guitar Gibson has released the limited edition signature Charlie Starr Les Paul™ Junior, a guitar that authentically reproduces the Blackberry Smoke frontman’s go-to 1956 Les...
“The first paying gig, I was 15. I started playing in all those bars, and I would have to sneak in”—Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr

“The first paying gig, I was 15. I started playing in all those bars, and I would have to sneak in”—Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr

by Shane Sanders | May 14, 2024 | Artists, Video

Charlie Starr on his early days, single-pickup guitars, Les Paul Juniors, his signature Southern rock sound, and more In this video, Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr sits down with Gibson Gear Guide’s Dinesh Lekhraj for a rundown of his 20-year career with...

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Gibson and Epiphone have introduced a fresh lineup of snapback hats that blend vintage aesthetics with modern style

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