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Legendary rocker Joan Jett, a founding member of the Runaways and leader of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, is known for shredding with the Gibson Melody Maker guitar. She became so identified with the guitar that Gibson released a special "Joan Jett" edition of the guitar in 2008.

Joan Jett's Melody Maker

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Legendary rocker Joan Jett, a founding member of the Runaways and leader of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, is known for shredding with the Gibson Melody Maker guitar. She became so identified with the guitar that Gibson released a special "Joan Jett" edition of the guitar in 2008.

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Joan Jett's Melody Maker

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