Hairy RoadtripChapter 17
Thank God ... in 1980 Gibson guitars were in a slump on popularity. Changes in ownership brought on a decline in quality, workmanship and materials. Because of that I bought a 1952 Goldtop Les Paul from Johnny for 250 bucks, with the hardshell case and three sets of strings ... half the price of a brand new model. John senior was happy, Johnny was mostly pleased ... I was ecstatic. The puppy was pretty happy too. Now, I had to figure out how to play the damn thing. I’d been nylon strings and...