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But we've got a fresh one this month, as we talk with Les about how he helped Gibson develop the ES-300. If you're looking for a vintage collectible that will also serve as a nice investment, see what we've got to say about Gibson's Advanced Jumbo. Rapping about new music are guitar legend Steve Cropper, as well as Dave Specter, Richard Williams, Denny Jiosa, and Earl Klugh. And in case you didn't make it to Summer NAMM, we've got a photographic breakdown of what you missed. Put through the wringer in our "Gear Reviews" section are Blackstar's Artisan amplifiers, the Sommatone Roaring 40, Seymour Duncan P-Rails pickups, Dino's Rust Box and Dynabox effects pedals, and the Gary Kramer Guitars Kramertorium!. Here's a Look at a few of the photos from the Oliver Leiber feature this month! FEATURES BEDLAM IN BELGIUM! Lord Bizarre’s Electric Guitar and Amp Museum When most Americans think of Belgium, they typically think beer, chocolate, or waffles. But for those with a passion for unusual vintage electric guitars, the city of Leuven holds an extra treasure. By Joe Bigley AMP-O-RAMA The Oahu 230K Tone Master Sold as part of a set when Hawaiian-guitar method books, music, and lessons ruled at 1,200 schools in the U.S., today it’s yet another rippin’ little 6V6-toting Valco tone machine. By Dave Hunter THE MARTIN F-9 It has the dubious distinction of being rarer – but far less valuable – than a pre-war D-45. But it introduced the vertical C.F. Martin headstock logo and hexagonal fingerboard inlays that identified Martin D-series instruments. By George Gruhn and Walter Carter LES PAUL AND THE FIRST GIBSON ES-30O Given all that has been revealed about the accomplishments of Les Paul, it’s rare that a new tile can be placed in the mosaic that forms a picture of his life. But here is one such piece of history. By Lynn Wheelwright OLIVER LEIBER Welcome to The Tone Zone Raised awash in the classic sounds created by his composer father, he made a name for himself on both sides of the studio glass. Now he solves the mystery of the riddle, “What’s better than a great vintage ’Burst?” By Wolf Marshall THE GRETSCH NASHVILLE 7660 The storied past of Gretsch is a microcosmic reflection of the many twists and turns of the American guitar industry. And while this 1972 Chet Atkins Nashville 7660 doesn’t have every element on that list, it has its share! By Michael Wright BASS SPACE The Peavey RJ-IV Long before “American Idol,” Randy Jackson played bass alongside everyone from to Mariah Carey to Bruce Springsteen. And in 1990 he collaborated with Peavey to design and build this instrument. By Willie G. 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