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GALLERY: Hard Rock Collection’s Iconic Axes, Part 2

Pieces of rock history owned by Jimi Hendrix, John Entwistle, Dave Mustaine, Ted Nugent, Steve Vai, Scotty Moore, and more.

Jeff Nolan
By Jeff NolanApr 03, 2013
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Jimi Hendrix's '67 Gibson SG

Jimi Hendrix's '67 Gibson SG
Hendrix-owned guitar we have is special, but this one is spectacular. It's a '67 SG that Jimi used a number of times in concert and appeared with on "The Dick Cavett Show" in September 1969. Hendrix played subdued, yet brilliant, versions of "Izabella" and "Machine Gun" on the program, which aired just a few weeks after the Woodstock festival. This is one of those rare pieces of memorabilia that still seems to resonate with the soul of the artist. It's currently on display as part of the "Treasures of the Hard Rock" traveling exhibit. Check out hardrock.com for tour dates.

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