Matt Owen

United Kingdom

Trainee News Writer at GuitarWorld

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Jeff Beck’s iconic Oxblood Les Paul made history as the most expensive LP to sell at auction - now it’s been revived as an Epiphone signature model

3 days ago | guitarworld.com | Matt Owen

Epiphone has honored Jeff Beck by releasing the Inspired by Gibson Custom 1954 Les Paul Oxblood – an affordable reimagining of the late electric guitar great’s original iconic Oxblood Les Paul. As far as Les Pauls go, Beck’s Oxblood is up there with some of the guitar world’s most notable examples, and comfortably rubs shoulders with the likes of Greeny, Jimmy Page’s Number 1, Peter Frampton’s Phenix, Billy Gibbons’ Pearly Gates and others.
Jeff Beck’s iconic Oxblood Les Paul made history as the most expensive LP to sell at auction – now it’s been revived as an Epiphone signature model | Flipboard

3 days ago | flipboard.com | Matt Owen

Five guitar solos that need to be seen to be believedThere are a number of factors that make up rock music, but one of the most important elements that people look for in their favourite songs is a …
Jeff Beck’s iconic Oxblood Les Paul made history as the most expensive LP to sell at auction – now it’s been revived as an Epiphone signature model

3 days ago | inkl.com | Matt Owen

Epiphone Jeff Beck Oxblood Les Paul. Epiphone has honored Jeff Beck by releasing the Inspired by Gibson Custom 1954 Les Paul Oxblood – an affordable reimagining of the late electric guitar great’s original iconic Oxblood Les Paul. As far as Les Pauls go, Beck’s Oxblood is up there with some of the guitar world’s most notable examples, and comfortably rubs shoulders with the likes of Greeny, Jimmy Page’s Number 1, Peter Frampton’s Phenix, Billy Gibbons’ Pearly Gates and others.
“I said, ‘Give me a mop and some cleaning supplies.’ I scrubbed that bathroom and I made it spotless”: Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto is on a mission to raise store standards - and says he’s not above scrubbing restrooms | Guitar World

1 week ago | guitarworld.com | Matt Owen

Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto already faces the challenge of steering the guitar gear retailer through uncertain waters in the face of a digital market boom, but he’s also faced with the challenge of reshaping its entire image and restoring its former prestige.
“I said, ‘Give me a mop and some cleaning supplies.’ I scrubbed that bathroom and I made it spotless”: Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto is on a mission to raise store standards - and says he’s not above scrubbing restrooms | Flipboard

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Matt Owen

A Skull Washed Up on a Beach 30 Years Ago. Students Just ID’ed the Remains. The mystery man died during a storm alongside his crew in 1844. Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: A skull washed on up on the shore of a New Jersey beach back in 1995, with further bone fragments appearing in 1999 and 2013. As a result, the set of remains earned the nickname …
“One of the most hotly anticipated gear releases of the modern era has finally landed - and it still managed to sneak in a few surprises”: Here is all the new gear that has caught my eye this week - and, yes, that's a pink Jazzmaster | Guitar World

2 weeks ago | guitarworld.com | Matt Owen

Hello, and welcome to Guitar World’s sparkly new weekly gear round-up, your one-stop-shop for keeping up to date with what’s been happening in the big wide world of guitar gear over the past seven days. From new electric guitars to amp modeler updates, the guitar industry is never short of fresh releases, and it can sometimes be hard to stay abreast of every new launch that may be of interest to you.
“One of the most hotly anticipated gear releases of the modern era has finally landed – and it still managed to sneak in a few surprises”: Here is all the new gear that has caught my eye this week – and, yes, that's a pink Jazzmaster

2 weeks ago | inkl.com | Matt Owen

Squier Classic Vibe, Gretsch guitars, Fender Tone Master FR-12 Tweed, Line 6 Helix Stadium, Jackson Surfcaster. Hello, and welcome to Guitar World’s sparkly new weekly gear round-up, your one-stop-shop for keeping up to date with what’s been happening in the big wide world of guitar gear over the past seven days.
“One of the most hotly anticipated gear releases of the modern era has finally landed - and it still managed to sneak in a few surprises”: Here is all the new gear that has caught my eye this week - and, yes, that's a pink Jazzmaster | Flipboard

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Matt Owen

Trump's financial disclosures reveal tens of millions in income from guitars, bibles and watches with his name on themTrump also reported income in 2024 of more than $57 million from World Liberty Financial, the Trump family crypto startup. President Donald Trump continues to enjoy income streams from scores of luxury properties and business ventures, many of which are worth tens of millions of dollars, according …
Hardtail Strats, Bigsby-clad Teles, and a pink Jazzmaster: Squier rolls out its 2025 Classic Vibe collection - and heads into unexpected territory

2 weeks ago | guitarworld.com | Matt Owen

Squier has rolled out its class of 2025 Classic Vibe electric guitars and bass guitars, reviving fan-favorite models and debuting some unexpected new specs that aren’t often associated with Fender’s budget offshoot. The safety of Squier has never been in doubt, but it’d be remiss not to mention that Fender’s blockbuster unveiling of the ultra-affordable Standard Series back at NAMM 2025 left many with questions concerning the immediate future of the brand.
Hardtail Strats, Bigsby-clad Teles, and a pink Jazzmaster: Squier rolls out its 2025 Classic Vibe collection – and heads into unexpected territory

2 weeks ago | inkl.com | Matt Owen

Squier Classic Vibe 2025 model. Squier has rolled out its class of 2025 Classic Vibe electric guitars and bass guitars, reviving fan-favorite models and debuting some unexpected new specs that aren’t often associated with Fender’s budget offshoot. After all, Squier is often seen as the affordable entry point into the Fender brand, and with the launch of $599 Strats, Teles and more, similarly priced Squiers seemingly became a direct competitor.

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