In the shop as of today is Al Di Meola's well-worn 1969 Les Paul Deluxe. The former gold top received a fresh coat of purple paint, some much needed new frets and a pair of '57 Classic humbuckers to replace the DiMarzios which at one point replaced the original set of mini humbuckers.

Jazz guitar legend in waiting Mark Whitfield's custom L-5 was severely damaged while on tour in France. A fresh coat of finish awaits this fallen beauty as well.

Perhaps the saddest story is a Les Paul Custom belonging to current Def Leppard (former Dio and Whitesnake) axman Vivian Campbell. An overzeallous airline employee did a number on the body, smashing in the tone and volume pots while breaking the body into three parts. Miraculously the neck remained intact and will receive a new body before hitting the tour circuit again.