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Allen Collins 1977 Les Paul Special Limited Edition

By Scott Ulrichs · Vol. 26, No. 3 · January-February 2025

A deep dive into the restoration of Allen Collins's cherry red 1977 Gibson Les Paul Special Limited Edition — told through conversations with Jacksonville music historian Brandon Campbell, longtime tech Mikey Sparks, current owner Lloyd Beasley, drummer Steve Reynolds, and luthier Dale Roberts.

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