A 1955 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop guitar belonging to David Gilmour of Pink Floyd (C) is seen at the "Travelling Guitars" exhibition at the Cite de la Musique in Paris in this October 10, 2006 file photo. Legendary guitarist and inventor Les Paul, who pioneered designs of electric guitars, has died of complications from pneumonia at a New York hospital, his lawyer said on August 13, 2009. He was 94. Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

A 1955 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop guitar belonging to David Gilmour of Pink Floyd (C) is seen at the "Travelling Guitars" exhibition at the Cite de la Musique in Paris in this October 10, 2006 file photo. Legendary guitarist and inventor Les Paul, who pioneered designs of electric guitars, has died of complications from pneumonia at a New York hospital, his lawyer said on August 13, 2009. He was 94.

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  6. Irish singer Finbar Furey signs a guitar after taking part in a charity recording of a Children in Need album at Abbey Road studios in west London on September 7, 2009. The group including Sir Terry Wogan, former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman, Pink Floyd drummer, singer Midge Ure and many others will be recording a version of the Beatles' classic 'All You Need Is Love' for the forthcoming 'Bandaged Together' album.

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