Much like Young’s discography and creative arc, the story of how Old Black became the rugged, howling sonic beast that it is is a twisty one of fits, starts, and strange left turns…
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“The first pickup had a bad buzz, so I sent the guitar to a shop. When I went to get it, it was gone. And by that I mean the store was gone”: Neil Young’s Old Black Les Paul is one of rock’s most iconic guitars, and its backstory is appropriately colo
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