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Tony Iommi was a Fender Stratocaster player before fate intervened – and he had to reach for his Gibson SG

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABA Tony Iommi is synonymous with the Gibson SG, but if ...
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Tony Iommi tried to reclaim his iconic Gibson ‘Monkey’ SG but wasn’t allowed

Tony Iommi’s Gibson ‘Monkey’ SG might be the most iconic electric guitar he’s ever been associated with across his storied career, but – at the time of writing – the Black Sabbath legend no longer ...
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TONY IOMMI Can't Buy Back His Iconic Gibson "Monkey" SG Guitar: "They Knew Nothing About The Original Deal"

“The deal was if I ever wanted it back, I could let him know and buy it back for the same price.” Selling the guitar to Hard Rock was a difficult decision for Iommi, who wanted the instrument ...
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Tony Iommi almost launched Black Sabbath's heavy metal crusade with a Fender Stratocaster

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images With their doom-laden take on electric blues, Black Sabbath turned the world ...