Main Riff

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Middle Solo

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Middle Solo part 2

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Start of Final Lead solo

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part 2

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The album was recorded in Wales and Los Angeles. In support of the new album they will be going on tour from April 30th. You can download a track from the new album here: Click!, you will need to have a Facebook or Twitter account though.

You can read more over at the band’s official website here: Click!

Looks as Though Wentz takes the rap for the split, which isn’t surprising, as he clearly is the one who sold out the Band and helped ruin their image.

The news is making the rounds today as a result of Wentz’s statements on a social networking site and is reported on Ultimate Guitar:

Although the group is said to be on a break, bassist Pete Wentz revealed through a social networking site that he won’t be having an association with Fall Out Boy anymore and that the band is likely finished.

Through his Twitter account, Wentz engaged in a conversation with fans about Fall Out Boy and revealed his thoughts on the band’s status.

“Don’t you get it? A hiatus is forever until you get lonely or old. I don’t plan on either,” he wrote. “I can’t imagine playing in FOB again. Something would have to change in my head or my heart … not my wallet.”

Wentz went on about the group’s situation and stated they may continue on without him and that he takes blame for the break-up. After posting a few odd posts on his blog about the apparent hiatus, the bassist went on to release the following statements discussing his opinions on the matter.

“I don’t know the future of Fall Out Boy. It’s embarrassing to say one thing and then have the future dictate another. As far as I know Fall Out Boy is on break (no one wants to say the ‘H’ word,)” he wrote. “As much as I don’t have a solo project, I also can’t predict that I’d ever play in Fall Out Boy again, not due to personal relationships as much as (that as) a band we grew apart“

The three instruments in the new series—the American Special Telecaster, American Special Stratocaster and American Special Stratocaster HSS—are highly affordable Fender electric guitars that are within the reach of an entire spectrum of players. As such, they share many features with their cousins in the acclaimed Highway One™ and American Standard series.

All three American Special guitars feature alder bodies with gloss urethane finishes, 9.5″-radius maple necks with jumbo frets, and Texas Special™ pickups (the Stratocaster HSS has an Atomic™ humbucking bridge pickup).

The American Special Telecaster has a vintage-style string-through-body Telecaster bridge with three brass saddles, a black pickguard, and is available in Olympic White and Three-color Sunburst. American Special Stratocaster has a vintage-style synchronized tremolo and white pickguard, and is available in Candy Apple Red and Two-color Sunburst. The American Special Stratocaster HSS has a rosewood fingerboard, black pickguard and vintage-style synchronized tremolo, and is available in Black and Three-color Sunburst.

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Tracks featured on ‘Valleys Of Neptune’, which is produced by Hendrix’s stepsister Janie, along with John McDermott and Eddie Kramer, include covers of Cream’s ‘Sunshine Of Your Love’ and Elmore James‘ ‘Bleeding Heart’.

The original version of The Jimi Hendrix Experience rendition of ‘Hear My Train A Comin’‘, along with alternate cuts of ‘Ships Passing Through The Night’ and ‘Lullaby For The Summer’ are also included on the album, which was recorded at several studios in London and the US between 1968 and 1970.

Janie Hendrix said that the album offers a “deep insight into [Jimi's] mastery of the recording process and demonstrates the fact that he was as unparalleled a recording innovator as he was a guitarist.”

The tracklisting for ‘Valleys of Neptune’ is:

‘Stone Free’
‘Valleys Of Neptune’
‘Bleeding Heart’
‘Hear My Train A Comin’’
‘Mr. Bad Luck’
‘Sunshine Of Your Love’
‘Lover Man’
‘Ships Passing Through The Night’
‘Fire’
‘Red House’
‘Lullaby For The Summer’
‘Crying Blue Rain’ 

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The piece of composed on a single guitar, and it certainly is quick, but it’s not unplayable, and should you pull it off you have got blagging rights forever.

To help you I’ve uploaded the Guitar Pro Tab for the piece, but if you don’t want to play it, just make sure you give it a watch.

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Every musician knows that late ’50s Sunburst Les Paul Standards are hard enough to come by as it is. Obtaining a pristine and exemplary ‘59 ‘Burst and modifying it for heightened performance and vastly expanded tonal options? Unheard of… unless, of course, you’re Jimmy Page. That’s exactly what the legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist, perhaps the world’s most iconic Les Paul player, did with his own ‘59 Les Paul Standard, and now–thanks to the extreme efforts of Gibson’s Custom Shop and the intimate cooperation of Jimmy Page himself–the artist’s hallowed “Number Two” Les Paul is available to mere mortals, in the form of the Custom Shop Jimmy Page “Number Two” Les Paul. Produced in strictly limited numbers, with two levels of aging, this guitar captures the look, feel, sound, and versatility of one of the greatest artist-owned Les Pauls of all time, and it is likely to disappear from authorized Gibson dealers in record time.

The 1959 Les Paul that has come to be known as “Number Two” was purchased by Page in 1973 after trying for some time to acquire an exceptional second Les Paul. This was several years after having acquired his other legendary Les Paul–”Number One”, a ‘59 ‘Burst with shaved-down neck profile and no serial number–from Joe Walsh. “Number Two” was essentially all original when he acquired it. Jimmy did have some modifications done to the neck shape so that it would more nearly match the feel of his “Number One”. The neck is certainly slim but not to such extremes as the now-ultra-slim neck on “Number One”. It had a strong, beautiful sunburst finish with a red element that had faded to a dusky amber-brown, along with a clear serial number dating it to 1959. Page played this Les Paul frequently through his days with Led Zeppelin, and in the early ’80s decided to make it an even more versatile instrument. Page also added that he wanted to “explore the full range of what the two humbuckers have to offer”. He designed a switching system for coil splitting, series/parallel, and phase-reverse options for both pickups, and employed a skilled electronics technician to devise a working schematic and make his sonic vision a reality. The result comprised a push/pull pot on each of the guitar’s four standard controls, plus two push-button switches hidden beneath the pickguard, all mounted on a ‘59 Les Paul Standard that is otherwise a superb example of the breed, both in tone and playability.

The Custom Shop Jimmy Page “Number Two” Les Paul was recreated with intense, inch-by-inch examination of Page’s original guitar, inside and out. The process of getting it right involved the production of a number of hand-built prototypes, each of which was checked and critiqued in detail by Page himself. Approval of the final iteration was only offered after the legendary artist had intricately examined and extensively played this last prototype in his London home–after which it was given the thumbs-up, worthy of being the template for the Custom Shop Jimmy Page “Number Two” Les Paul. Only 325 examples will be produced in total: The first 25 instruments are to be aged by vintage-reproduction master Tom Murphy then inspected, played and hand signed and numbered by Jimmy Page personally. An additional 100 guitars will be given the extensive aging treatment and 200 will be finished to Gibson’s VOS specs.

Right now we just have the popular Guitar Pro tabs format available but we’re currently working through all of the plain text file tabs and they’ll be up soon enough. There are download links on each tab page to get the software (which does really make learning the tabs so incredibly easy).

So don’t delay, check out our Guitar Tabs and let us know what you think – you can leave comments on any page and don’t even need a unique sign in (guest, twitter, facebook, openID…. any will do)

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The guitar is released as a tribute to the great man himself and is made tot he exact specifications of the original.

This is sure to become a hot collectors item in the very near future but at $5,581 you better really be a Gibson fanatic to warrant the cost.

Read full press release and see the specs after the break…

Les Paul Tribute 1952 The passing of the incomparable Les Paul in August 2009 broke the hearts of guitar enthusiasts around the world. What can never be broken, though, is the legacy of innovation and creativity that he built during 94 years of constant musicianship. Though the original guitar he designed in 1952 has informed every Gibson guitar since, our engineers were inspired anew to handcraft a guitar just the way Les demanded it nearly 60 years ago. Never before has a Les Paul guitar been so completely designed to Les’ original specifications. Until now. Anchored by a golden mahogany body, maple top and rosewood fingerboard, the Les Paul Tribute 1952 is equipped with an all-new bridge that’s an exact replica of Les’ original 1952 patent. Our luthiers have also added historical interest with details like stamping “prototype” into the back of the peg head and staying true to Les’ preference for P-90 pickups. The Les Paul Tribute 1952 honors the most important figure in all of guitar history and the guitar he designed and loved.

Body

	Species Each Les Paul Tribute 1952 is topped with a two-piece maple top that fits snugly onto a two-piece mahogany body. Top and body are bonded together with ultra-strong Franklin Titebond 50 glue. This wood combination yields not only a gorgeous exterior but also a specific yet versatile tone that many guitarists have come to demand.
	Grade This Les Paul’s maple top is Grade C and its mahogany body is Grade A.
	Design The gleaming gold finish of the Les Paul Tribute 1952 is complemented with stunning antique binding, done painstakingly by hand in Gibson’s Nashville, TN shop.
	Average Weight The average weight of a Les Paul Tribute 1952 body is 5.70 lbs.
	Tonal Characteristics The mahogany body of the Les Paul Tribute 1952 cranks out tone that is somewhat soft, but extremely well-balanced, with good grind and bite. It has the potential for good depth, with full (though not super-tight) lows, velvety highs and a slightly compressed response. Its maple cap adds snap, sizzle and sustain. The guitar’s resonance also benefits from not having any bridge or stopbar holes.

Finish

	Color The top of the Les Paul Tribute 1952 comes in a classically beautiful Gold finish, just as Les’ first Les Paul Model guitars did. The rim, back and neck showcase the beautiful grain patterns of Grade A mahogany and are treated to many coats of high-gloss lacquer. This lacquer accentuates the beautiful wood grain patterns of the mahogany body and protects its maple top.
	Surface Texture The 90-sheen lacquer finish gives the Les Paul Tribute 1952 a sleek surface that’s smooth to the touch.
	Process The Les Paul Tribute 1952 gets it finish by hand in a process that demands several coats and many hours. Unlike many other manufacturers who settle for a polyurethane finish, Gibson opts for a nitrocellulose finish that will encourage the natural vibration of the instrument for a purer tone. In addition, a nitro finish is very porous and actually gets thinner over time. That way your guitar’s wood can breathe and age beautifully.

Neck and Headstock

	Species The neck of the Les Paul Tribute 1952 is constructed from a solid piece of Grade-A mahogany, the hands-down best choice for guitarists who demand a strong but lightweight neck. Before becoming “putty” in the hands of Gibson’s skilled craftsmen, the mahogany is milled and cut to a highly desirable “quarter sawn” wood grain orientation and then kiln dried until it has reached optimum moisture levels.
	Truss Rod Gibson’s traditional truss rod, found in most all of our guitars, is highly responsive to the individual adjustments you’ll want to make to personalize and optimize string action and sustain. The truss rod cover on this guitar is chrome.
	Grade A-Grade
	Profile This Les Paul is fitted with Gibson’s classic ’50s neck profile, which is a thicker, rounder profile than the necks that followed in the ’60s.
	Joint Angle 5.0° (+/- 15 seconds)
	Headstock Angle The Les Paul Tribute 1952 headstock is carefully angled at a tried-and-true 17 degrees, which increases pressure on the strings and helps them stay in the nut slots. An increase in string pressure also means there is no loss of string vibration between the nut and the tuners, which equals better sustain.
	Logo The Gibson logo — one of the most globally recognized logos of all time — is inlaid in mother of pearl onto the headstock of the Les Paul Tribute 1952. The “Les Paul Model” signature is silkscreened in gold just below the logo. To offer historical interest, the word “prototype” is stamped into the back of the peg head.
	Tonal Characteristics The angled, classical-style peg headoffers enhanced sustain.
	Average Weight The average weight of the neck on a Les Paul Tribute 1952 is .98 lbs.

Neck Fit

	Joint Gibson uses what is known as the Mortise & Tenon joint to bind neck to body so that the two pieces form one solid unit. This time-tested joint style has been used in all the great woodworking arts — from shipbuilding to cabinetry — and has been proven to yield a stronger neck and body than if the instrument was made from a single piece of wood.
	Adhesive The adhesive used to join neck and body on the Les Paul Tribute 1952 is Franklin Titebond 50, one of the strongest glues on the market today.
	Tolerance When fitting the neck and body together, we take advantage of our precise measuring equipment so that all angles, pitches and alignments maintain a tolerance within .005 of an inch. Not only does this help to keep your guitar in tune but it also maintains proper string alignment relative to the fingerboard.
	Joint Angle 0.0° (+/- 15 seconds)

Fingerboard

	Species The Les Paul Tribute 1952 is equipped with a Grade-A rosewood fingerboard, loved by guitarists the world over for its comfortable playability and mellow tone.
	Radius The 12-inch radius of the Les Paul Tribute 1952 fingerboard provides smooth note bending capabilities and eliminates “dead” or “choked out” notes, common occurrences on fingerboards with lesser radiuses.
	Frets The Les Paul Tribute 1952 sports 22 frets.
	Inlays The acrylic trapezoid inlays that decorate the fingerboard of this Les Paul are made of white ABS plastic, giving these classic inlays the look you lust for. The neck is also accented by gorgeous antique binding.
	Average Weight The average weight of a rosewood fingerboard is approximately .24 lbs.
	Tonal Characteristics Rosewood is a very popular fingerboard material, known worldwide for its warm tone.

Nut

	Material The nut on the Les Paul Tribute 1952 is made from Corian, which is mainly composed of acrylic polymer. It’s a very durable material, delivers enhanced sustain, and holds the tolerances of the precision cuts made by Gibson’s PLEK machine. It is installed into the top surface of the neck, butting up to the end of the fingerboard to ensure proper tone and sustain transfer.
	Width The width of the nut on the Les Paul Tribute 1952 is approximately 1.695”.

Pickups

	Model Both the neck and bridge position pickups are equipped with cream-colored screaming single-coil P-90 pickups. The P-90 was the standard pickup on all Gibson models in the late 1940s and into the 1950s and because of its crisp, bright tone it has experienced resurgence in popularity with many of today’s modern rockers.
	Wire Material The wire used in the P-90 pickup is made of copper.
	Coil Material The coil of each pickup is made from ABS plastic, which is hard and durable and can withstand a broad range of temperatures.
	Tonal Characteristics These classic Gibson pickups deliver sizzling, slightly gritty midrange roar. You’ll find that the P-90s’ high output and biting treble has more nuanced harmonic coloring than the typical Fender single coil pickup.

Electronics

	Volume Controls The Les Paul Tribute 1952 features two Gold Speedvolume controls with potentiometers made by CTS. The pots (short for potentiometer) have an ohm reading of 300k, which allows for a smooth variation from soft to loud.
	Tone Controls The Les Paul Tribute 1952 features two Gold Speedtone control knobs with a potentiometer made by CTS. The pot has an ohm reading of 500k, which is the highest value for a panel pot, and provides a very smooth transition between highs and lows.
	Toggle Switch The Les Paul Tribute 1952 features one three-way toggle switch made of stainless steel and adorned with a crème cap and a crème washer. This switch acts as the instrument’s pickup selector. In the down position, only the bridge pickup is active. In the middle position, both pickups are active. In the up position, only the neck pickup is active.
	Output Jack The Les Paul Tribute 1952 features a 1⁄4” output jack made by Switchcraft. Its super heavy duty construction holds your guitar cable securely in place. The jack is offset by a plastic crème jack plate.

Hardware

	Tuning Keys The headstock of the Les Paul Tribute 1952 is equipped with vintage-style tuning keys with press-in bushings. Plated in nickel and sealed with a special lubricant, these keys are designed to withstand a lifetime of tunings.
	Bridge The bridge on this Les Paul is a tribute to Les. Gibson engineers designed it after the original Les Paul patent of 1952. The story goes that Les and Gibson had a difference of opinion on the string wrap direction. Gibson wanted it to wrap underneath and Les wanted to be able to palm mute the strings so he needed it to wrap over the top of the bar. When Gibson’s didn’t see it his way, Les designed and patented one himself in 1952. So here it is, Les, just for you …
	Tailpiece The brass trapeze tailpiece on the Les Paul Tribute 1952 guitar is also closely modeled after the hardware on the original model.
	Strap Buttons The Les Paul’s aluminum strap buttons are the same style and design that Gibson has used since the early 1950s.

Plastics

	Control Knobs The control knobs on the Les Paul Tribute 1952 are Gibson’s Gold Speed knobs, found on many vintage and modern Gibson guitars.
	Pickguard The pickguard on this guitar is made of cream-colored ABS plastic and is designed specially to fit around P-90 pickups.

Strings

Gauge The Les Paul Tribute 1952 is fitted with genuine Gibson strings, sizes .010 – .046.

Accessories

	Hardshell Case Your Les Paul Tribute 1952 Plain Top comes protected in one of Gibson’s durable hardshell cases.
	Certificate of Authenticity Each Les Paul Tribute 1952 comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, which carries an Les Paul photo insert and the details of your guitar. Source: http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Les-Paul-Tribute-1952.aspx