The full story apart from what clickty has explained is that Gary and his band had a tour bus accident and Gary and his guitar went through the window (hence the scars on his face) the guitar was restored. Peter Green never asked for it back and finally Gary sold it for somewhere in the ball park of one million £. A friend of mine played it and said that it was not that easy a guitar to play (set up actions etc..) Now that VOS Les Pauls have come out they are more playable and sound as good:)
@turockandar Sorry I meant Rudolfo963's explanations. I have played three genuine vintage 59's at a guitar collector's house and they did seem to have something special; a slight edge or gain due to the de-magnetizing of the pick ups. I take my friend's word for the VOS comparison as he is a world famous player. I have one of his VOS's and think it is terrific:)
i dont get it this guy was and still one of the best blues players ever what he done in his private life is none of your concern it doesnt matter were the guitar came from or what he chose to do with it . this guitar god play any guitar and make it cry and sound as good as anyorther .gary moore rip your in my heart for ever .
The guitar broke when Gary was the owner. PG initially gave the guitar to Gary in the early 70's, but later on accepted a relatively small payment from Gary Moore.
That it is! and well i believe at the time he was on his " Road of spiritualism" and didnt much care for material items, but thats just my opinion.. but yes selling it when he basically got it for a 'Steal' was a pretty indecent thing to do.. but hey what can you do if you have the axe of the Green God, i would probably break my damn back for that guitar hahaha
@clikityclak --- I don't know what the price was but the story goes that Moore told Peter he would give it back to him any time he wanted. Back then it wouldn't have gone for the huge amounts people get for such guitars now. Peter (& Fleetwood Mac) liked how Moore played and he was a kid just starting out. Peter gave him a lot of support and vice versa later on when Green needed some help -- you know musicians...
Grande Gary Moore, el rey de la Les Paul.
honkytonkwomen69 1 week ago
The full story apart from what clickty has explained is that Gary and his band had a tour bus accident and Gary and his guitar went through the window (hence the scars on his face) the guitar was restored. Peter Green never asked for it back and finally Gary sold it for somewhere in the ball park of one million £. A friend of mine played it and said that it was not that easy a guitar to play (set up actions etc..) Now that VOS Les Pauls have come out they are more playable and sound as good:)
turockandar 2 weeks ago
@turockandar Sorry I meant Rudolfo963's explanations. I have played three genuine vintage 59's at a guitar collector's house and they did seem to have something special; a slight edge or gain due to the de-magnetizing of the pick ups. I take my friend's word for the VOS comparison as he is a world famous player. I have one of his VOS's and think it is terrific:)
turockandar 2 weeks ago
Awesome tone - wow. Really looks like he's enjoying it, too. Thanks for posting.
scrumpymanjack 2 months ago
Thanx for posting,great a shame he die to early great loss.
greets Hans n amsterdam holland
noord726 2 months ago
i dont get it this guy was and still one of the best blues players ever what he done in his private life is none of your concern it doesnt matter were the guitar came from or what he chose to do with it . this guitar god play any guitar and make it cry and sound as good as anyorther .gary moore rip your in my heart for ever .
TheBigtony1912 3 months ago
The guitar broke when Gary was the owner. PG initially gave the guitar to Gary in the early 70's, but later on accepted a relatively small payment from Gary Moore.
fredgfr 3 months ago
so peter had an accident and the guitar was hurt, and he gave it to Gary??? When did that happen, and how in the world did you get that info??? kZ2
zippers2 3 months ago
granted, he's good, but the facial contortions I can live without.. .
zippers2 3 months ago
@zippers2 It broke in a car accident, then he probably felt that the guitar should be in better hands.
vithaj92 3 months ago
is that Green's les paul? Still can't believe that Peter gave it to him, basically, and
then is it true that he sold it for some ungodly amount??? Shame on him...jerk.
zippers2 3 months ago
@zippers2
That it is! and well i believe at the time he was on his " Road of spiritualism" and didnt much care for material items, but thats just my opinion.. but yes selling it when he basically got it for a 'Steal' was a pretty indecent thing to do.. but hey what can you do if you have the axe of the Green God, i would probably break my damn back for that guitar hahaha
clikityclak 3 months ago
@clikityclak --- I don't know what the price was but the story goes that Moore told Peter he would give it back to him any time he wanted. Back then it wouldn't have gone for the huge amounts people get for such guitars now. Peter (& Fleetwood Mac) liked how Moore played and he was a kid just starting out. Peter gave him a lot of support and vice versa later on when Green needed some help -- you know musicians...
rudolfo963 1 month ago
faultless ,
AshStrat1 4 months ago
such a great player
donottawaguitar 4 months ago
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drpakman 6 months ago