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John McLaughlin Reflects on Guitars: Play, Don’t Hoard

7/26/2025

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At 83, jazz-fusion legend John McLaughlin cherishes his PRS Private Stock guitar, admiring its exquisite craftsmanship. He candidly shares his past regrets over parting with iconic instruments like a 1963 Gibson L4-C and a 1967 Fender Strat, once gifted to Jeff Beck. For McLaughlin, guitars are meant to be played, not hoarded.

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At 83, jazz-fusion legend John McLaughlin cherishes his PRS Private Stock guitar, admiring its exquisite craftsmanship. He candidly shares his past regrets over parting with iconic instruments like a 1963 Gibson L4-C and a 1967 Fender Strat, once gifted to Jeff Beck. For McLaughlin, guitars are meant to be played, not hoarded.