Birth of the Felder Burst

In his interview with Gibson, Don recalls this particular guitar-shopping spreeQuite remarkable that in less than a month’s time, Gibson has introduced not one but TWO signature Don Felder guitars.

Gibson announced on their website the newest Don Felder custom ’59 Les Paul Standard model on Wednesday and has since added a second feature interview with Don which reveals how he created the song “Hotel California” using his favorite Les Paul.

To listen to what the signature Don Felder model sounds like and get a close up of the goodies inside the case, check out this posting at the mylespaul.com forum. Then shuffle down to your local Gibson showroom for a test solo.

Image reprinted by permission of the publisher, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., from HEAVEN AND HELL: My Life in the Eagles (1974-2001), by Don Felder. Copyright (c) 2008 by Don Felder

 

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