When did Slash start to collect so many guitars?

How did Slash go from owning just a handful of guitars to building one of the most impressive guitar collections in rock?

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In this exclusive clip from The Collection on Gibson TV, Slash sits down with Mark Agnesi to discuss how and when he started collecting guitars. For those who don’t know, Slash has one of the most impressive collections of historic and rare guitars, including a large number of Gibson electric guitars and signature models. But how did it all start?

While many fans assume Slash was always a collector, he reveals that in the early days of Guns N’ Roses, he owned only a few guitars and purchased instruments purely out of necessity. As the band worked on the ambitious Use Your Illusion albums, Slash found himself searching for specific sounds to suit different songs, leading him to acquire a variety of guitars that would eventually become mainstays, regularly used onstage and in the studio.

Watch as Slash recalls purchasing a rare ’58 Korina Flying V™, a guitar that would become responsible for one of his favorite recorded tones and feature prominently on “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door.” He also shares how his vintage Gibson Black Beauty helped shape the sound of the Use Your Illusion era.

The conversation also explores Slash’s fascination with the legendary Korina Gibson models. Hear how he first became aware of the rarity and collectibility of Korina Flying V and Explorer™ guitars, why he ultimately acquired multiple examples, and what makes their sound so different from the Gibson Les Paul™ guitars he is most closely associated with.

If you’ve ever wondered how Slash’s guitar collection began, or why vintage Korina guitars remain some of the most sought-after instruments ever produced, this is a fascinating look into the guitars, tones, and discoveries that helped shape one of rock’s most iconic players.

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