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Greg Fleming built his Tidebreaker guitars using wood from a shipwreck found in Renews Harbour.
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Resurrecting the Past: The Story of Tidebreaker Guitars Made from 300-Year-Old Shipwreck Timber

Newfoundland musician Greg Fleming has breathed new life into a 300-year-old shipwreck found in Renews Harbour, on the southeast coast of Newfoundland. His inspiration? Electric guitars. Fleming discovered ...
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Johnny Deep Shipwreck guitar by David Petillo inspired by Pirates of teh Caribbean
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Johnny Depp’s Custom Pirate-Inspired Guitar: The Shipwreck by David Petillo

Luthier David Petillo crafted a unique electric guitar inspired by Johnny Depp’s role in Pirates of the Caribbean. With distinctive appointments, the aquatic axe showcases exceptional design and ...
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The Incredible Story of a Rare Martin D-45 Acoustic Guitar Found in the Garbage

John, a 43-year-old musician from a small town in California, had always had a passion for music. He loved to play his guitar and write music in his ...
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The Best Live Version of “Can’t Find My Way Home” by Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler

“Can’t Find My Way Home” is a song originally written by the legendary Steve Winwood. This song is released in 1969 by the British rock band Blind Faith ...
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Gibson’s Lost Guitar Design Has Finally Got Build After 65 Years

Before the electric guitar changed the face of music, there was Ted McCarty. Arguably the most influential president of any guitar company ever. Ted McCarty is responsible for ...
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Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins Has Died Suddenly

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died suddenly at the age of 51, the band said. “The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss ...
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Richie Owens: “The Story of My Father’s 1960 Fender Custom Telecaster”

Richie Owens is an award-winning producer, engineer, multi-instrumentalist, and veteran instrument industry designer, collector, dealer, historian, and consultant. A fifth-generation musician, Owens has worked with a variety of ...
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Gibson TV: Take a Look into The Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum

Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum is a family-friendly attraction that offers an experience, unlike other Nashville music museums. The museum is located in the heart of Nashville, ...
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Guitar History: Gretsch 7680 Super Axe ‘Chet Atkins’

Most of us are – or should be – aware of the enormous contributions of the late Chet Atkins. He was a Country Gentleman, to American popular music, ...
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Part One: The Story of Famous Martin Guitars

We bring you the story of one of the most famous guitar manufacturers in the world. The city of Nazareth in Pennsylvania, USA, is home to the world-famous ...
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