Waddy Wachtel talks Gibson Collector's Choice #14 1960 Les Paul
Jimi: All Is By My Side guitarist discusses Hendrix and vintage LP
To celebrate the release of the Gibson Collector's Choice #14 1960 Les Paul, session guitarist Waddy Wachtel - who plays guitar in the upcoming Jimi Hendrix movie, Jimi: All Is By My Side - talks about how he acquired the original from Stephen Stills for $350, and why he's loved the guitar for so many years, as well as his love for Hendrix.
For more information on the Gibson Collector's Choice #14 1960 Les Paul 'Waddy Wachtel', check out the official Gibson site, and for more from Jimi: All Is By My Side, head to the film's official Facebook and Twitter pages.
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