There was plenty to shoot, especially nights when the slow parades of cars from the suburbs drove past kids who wanted to be seen as shocking.

I was a street photographer as young people were pouring into Atlanta, living on the street or in the old decrepit mansions nearby. My SLR was traded in for a fancier Leica. Eventually outside jobs with real paychecks came along. Outdated photo supplies somehow had to be paid for too. Photo by Carter TomassiĪt first I survived by selling the Bird on street corners, earning $25/wk. Somehow these good folks found it in their hearts to accept me. knowing next to zero about politics beyond what the Today Show reported. It was a weekly was run by whoever showed up to put in long hours for zero pay, that meant far left types, people who considered “liberal” a grievous insult. The Great Speckled Bird, the hippie community weekly paper, was getting a lot of attention when I left school, heading for Atlanta. I had considered adding my questions to this piece but it would only detract from what he has so eloquently expressed below. What you see below is a beautifully written piece about his experiences. After our phone conversation, I sent him a number of questions. He was wonderfully accommodating throughout the purchase and said that he’d be more than happy to answer any questions I had.

In addition to the guitar, a very special package of commemorative items are included to make ownership a lifelong and memorable event for the few who will have the pleasure of calling one of them their own.In my ever expanding hunt for all things Allman Brothers related, I purchased a Carter Tomassi print a year or so ago and mentioned that I would love to interview him about his photographs. Based on unrestricted access to and study of the original, Gibson Custom has recreated the details of this incredible instrument with uncompromised attention to detail and the highest standards of materials and craft. Through a very limited run of guitars capturing the precise look, feel and tone of the original, Gibson presents the Duane Allman Cherry Sunburst '59 Les Paul.

What was uncovered is a fascinating story of what is proven to be Duane's most heard guitar. When Gibson Custom decided to recreate his 59 Cherry Sunburst Les Paul, unprecedented time and effort was taken to extensively research its history, interviewing friends of Duane and the Allman Brothers Band as well as previous owners of the guitar. Throughout his legacy, Allman cemented his place in rock history while using a seemingly endless supply of Gibson models, but one really stuck out when his history with Gibson was unraveled after years of research - his '59 Cherry Burst Les Paul. A Custom VOS Limited Edition of Duane Allman's most heard Gibson, the Gibson Custom Limited Edition Duane Allman 59 Les Paul VOS is a pinnacle in Duane Allman's short life and career.

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