“That’s one of the first things Phil said to me, ‘You’re in, but we gotta change that guitar’”: Scott Gorham may have passed his Thin Lizzy audition – but his budget Les Paul copy certainly didn’t

Thin Lizzy.

Scott Gorham had stiff competition in his bid to partner Brian Robertson in a new-look Thin Lizzy. Indeed, before the electric guitar hero had earned his spot, 24 auditionees had tried out for the spot.

However, while Gorham may have made a lasting impression on the band during his own audition, his budget Les Paul copy certainly didn’t – and he was swiftly instructed to replace it after getting the nod.