Book Description
This exciting book documents the complete decade-by-decade story of one of the worldÕs most important and influential electric guitars. The Gibson Les Paul turns 50 years old in 2002, and since its invention, its sweet, urgent sound has been used by a host of major rock players - from Eric Clapton in Cream to Steve Jones of The Sex Pistols, from Joe Walsh in The Eagles to Slash of Guns NÕRoses. Unique color photographs feature a multitude of luscious Les Paul models and highlight great players in action with their Les Paul guitars. Meticulous listings for the collector document every model produced from 1952 to the present day. 50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul is a beautiful, detailed examination of six decades of great guitars and the fine musicians inspired to play them.
50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul: Half a Century of the Greatest Electric Guitars FROM THE PUBLISHER
The first Gibson Les Paul guitar, launched in 1952, was the Gold-top model. It was quickly followed by four more classics: the black Custom, the budget Junior and Special, and the revered sunburst Standard. Fifty years later,Les Pauls are still in great demand as vintage collectables or as brand new guitars from Gibson's still flourishing factory. And as this book ably demonstrates, hundreds of famous Les Paul players through the years have helped to define one of the greatest electric guitars of all time.
SYNOPSIS
This volume celebrates the golden anniversary of the solidbody guitar endorsed in 1952 by guitarist Les Paul. It explores the various models developed in each decade, revealing individual specifications and the unique qualities that led Paul to say, "You can do anything with this instrument." Illustrated with 200-plus photographs of instruments and famous players as well as Gibson catalogs, ads, and other memorabilia, it also highlights the Signature Les Paul models made for legendary performers and provides historical context to the guitar's evolution. Also included is a reference section of specifications, dating methods, and a model chronology from 1952-2002. The author of many books on the guitar, Bacon served as an advisor to a BBC documentary titled Guitar Legends. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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This volume celebrates the golden anniversary of the solidbody guitar endorsed in 1952 by guitarist Les Paul. It explores the various models developed in each decade, revealing individual specifications and the unique qualities that led Paul to say, "You can do anything with this instrument." Illustrated with 200-plus photographs of instruments and famous players as well as Gibson catalogs, ads, and other memorabilia, it also highlights the Signature Les Paul models made for legendary performers and provides historical context to the guitar's evolution. Also included is a reference section of specifications, dating methods, and a model chronology from 1952-2002. The author of many books on the guitar, Bacon served as an advisor to a BBC documentary titled . Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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