The Guitar Solo on "Runnin’ Down a Dream" - Mike Campbell's 1962 Gibson Les Paul™ SG™ Junior

In this excerpt from GTV's The Collection, Mike Campbell talks about the 1962 Gibson Les Paul SG Junior he used to write the iconic "Runnin' Down a Dream" solo for Tom Petty's Full Moon Fever. Mike sits with Mark Agnesi and shares the story of how he found the guitar for just $120 in a video store while on tour and the accident that almost destroyed it while playing with Bob Dylan. If you're a fan of the music of Mike Campbell and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, you've DEFINITELY heard this iconic Gibson SG Junior. Watch the full episode of The Collection with Mike Campbell, where Mark Agnesi talks about vintage guitars and uncovers some incredible instruments with Mike Campbell! He also goes through his entire guitar collection and shows you some vintage and rare electric and acoustic guitars that fans of Mike's work with Tom Petty will instantly recognise! Check out the full episode on Gibson TV now! ABOUT GIBSON BRANDS Gibson, the leading iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for 127 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Gibson Brands has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson Brands portfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialEpiphone, which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer, the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, MESA/Boogie, the home of tone, and KRK, behind great music for over 30 years, and Maestro, the founder of effect pedals. Gibson Brands is dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by Gibson Brands.

Added 24 Jul 2026