What Would Larry Cragg Say?

By Larry Cragg · Vol. 27, No. 5 · March 2026

Legendary guitar tech Larry Cragg responds to ToneQuest's question about Neil Young's '53 Les Paul "Old Black," detailing its wiring history and sharing his preferred treble bleed circuit.

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