Vivian Campbell used the Holy Diver Les Paul to record the new Def Leppard album

The Holy Diver Les Paul comes full circle | Watch Herman Li and Paul Reed Smith trade licks at a DragonForce show | Hear The Black Keys' smooth-soloing new single, It Ain't Over Created for sauuuuul.peliculas@blogger.com |  Web Version April 27, 2022 CONNECT WITH THE PICK       Handpicked stories from the world of guitar SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE ADVERTISEMENT Editor's Note The Holy Diver Les Paul comes full circle “I’ve just gotten really comfortable with it again. I like the closure of going full circle, starting my career with it and coming back to it.” That's Vivian Campbell, talking about the Les Paul he first used with Dio, years before he joined stadium-rockers Def Leppard. Typically referred to by Campbell by its serial number, 7297537, the Les Paul is all over Def Leppard's upcoming studio album, Diamond Star Halos, which is said by the band to be a return to their roots. We believe them – after all, few 'return to your musical roots' methods are as tried-and-true as picking up the guitar you began your musical journey with. Jackson Maxwell – Associate Editor, guitarworld.com     Catapult your music career at the DIY Musician Conference—with special performance slots for early birds only! At the DIY Musician Conference, you can perform, learn, network, get feedback, and more. Early bird tickets just $99—prices go up May 1! Get Tickets ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories Vivian Campbell used the Holy Diver Les Paul to record the new Def Leppard album (Pete Cronin/Redferns) The ex-Dio guitarist found inspiration in his oldest gear when making Diamond Star Halos, but admits he had no idea how to get it into a computer Full Story: Guitar World (4/27)      Watch Herman Li and Paul Reed Smith trade licks at a DragonForce show (PRS/Twitter) The pair shared the stage with Li's bandmate Sam Totman and Master Sword's Kojo Kamya for a bluegrass arrangement of Flatt & Scruggs' Randy Lynn Rag Full Story: Guitar World (4/27)      Hear The Black Keys' smooth-soloing new single, It Ain't Over (Getty Images) The track is the second single from the duo's upcoming 11th studio album, Dropout Boogie Full Story: Guitar World (4/27)      Get the most out of every music opportunity — before, during, and after your release date. Your personalized release timeline will include distribution deadlines, steps for pitching to Spotify, promotional benchmarks, and much more! Learn More ADVERTISEMENT Features Widowspeak: "In every little lick, you can hear the millions of things you've heard before. At a certain point, you develop your own way of doing that" (Toby Tenebaum) Molly Hamilton and Robert Earl Thomas discuss their woozily brilliant new ‘guitar record’, The Jacket Full Story: Guitar World (4/27)      How to get the best tone out of P-90 pickups (Gibson) Everything you need to know – and more – about modifying your P-90s Full Story: Guitar World (4/27)      Just the Facts, Ma'am "I stopped watching TV news a year ago, so sick of the bias everywhere. But in doing so, I was out of the loop. I decided to give 1440 a try & I've not been disappointed. Finally, Walter Cronkite style reporting! Just the facts. I also love that I can click a link to see more on many stories. Keep up the good work!" Join for free now. ADVERTISEMENT: From Guitar Player From unviable to Vaiable: Steve Vai talks making the impossible possible on his new album, 'Inviolate' (Larry DiMarzio) Between a pair of shoulder surgeries and armed with the triple-necked Hydra, the guitar wizard delivers a work of artistic purity Full Story: Guitar Player (4/27)      b3 Guitars delivers the best of the Big F's two most timeless models with the Telstar (b3) Created by ex-Fender Custom Shop senior master builder Gene Baker, this artful instrument is of fine pedigree Full Story: Guitar Player (4/27)      Buyer's Guides The best acoustic guitars under $500 (Future) These affordable acoustics are ideal for everything from folk and indie guitar to blues and country Full Story: Guitar World (4/27)      Lessons Learn Bob Marley's essential reggae rhythm styles (Vincent McEvoy/Redferns) Master the rhythmic techniques of the most famous and best-loved of all reggae artists Full Story: Guitar World (4/27)      Reviews Gibson Jim James ES-335 review (Phil Barker/Future) This lightweight thinline might have an artist association, but it also has a real working-player's vibe Full Story: Guitar World (4/27)      LEARN MORE ABOUT The Pick: Guitar World  |    Guitar Player  |    Guitarist Total Guitar  |    Bass Player  |    Guitar Techniques Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © 1100 13th St. NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005