KNOW your Gibson from your Fender?

Two of the most iconic guitars in the world will be on display at The North West Guitar Show on Sunday.

The live show includes an appearance by guitarist, collector, historian and writer Phil Harris.

He will be bringing the Sunburst 1959 Gibson Les Paul previously owned by Peter Green and Gary Moore; and the 1959 Les Paul owned by Paul Kossoff of 60s rock band, Free.

Phil will be on the main stage playing the guitars with a band and talking about their history.

There will also be an opportunity to have a picture taken next to the guitar in return for a £5 donation to charity.

Taking place at Haydock Park Racecourse Exhibition Centre, Newton-le-Willows, the event features more than 100 exhibitors selling new, secondhand and vintage guitars at bargain prices.

There will be live music with bands and solo performers on throughout.

Playing are Roger’s Floyd, a tribute to Pink Floyd, and rock musician Gav Coulson with Vintage and Fret-King guitars. The Raunchy Biscuits acoustic duo, and session guitarist Neil Mellor, will also be there.

Visitors can try free jazz guitar workshops with Kathy Dyson sponsored by the Musicians’ Union.

You can alos have your picture taken with the Gibson Les Paul in return for a £5 donation to charity.

Admission to North West Guitar Show is £7 on the door, with accompanied under-12's free. Parking is free. For more information call Northern Guitar Shows Ltd on 813185.