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The Guitars of John Fogerty: How Creedence pioneer learned to love the Les Paul

Fred Shuster, Los Angeles, 21 November 2007

AT A TIME when most American rhythm guitar players were using utilitarian Fender Telecasters or Stratocasters, John Fogerty chose a black Gibson Les Paul, pictured at left, as his signature instrument in Creedence Clearwater Revival.

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