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50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul


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Product Description

This excellent book vividly celebrates the golden anniversary of a world-class guitar.

The Gibson Company faced a dilemma in 1952: compete with Fender’s increasingly popular solidbody electric guitars, or stick with the well-established acoustics and electric-acoustics. This book tells the story of Gibson’s decision and the next 50 glorious years.

In 1952, Les Paul—a pioneer of new electric guitar sounds and recording techniques—was America’s most famous guitarist. His endorsement of Gibson’s new instrument fueled its vast popularity. This lavish volume illustrates how Gibson expanded the Les Paul line throughout 50 years of changing musical trends, creating the highly desired sunburst Standard, high-end Custom, control-laden Recording, hollow-bodied Signature, and many more. The book also spotlights the recently revised Historic Collection reissues, such as the 1952 Goldtop and 1954 Custom Black Beauty. A section featuring The Gibson Custom Shop reveals the stories behind dashing new signature Les Pauls made for such key players as Peter Frampton and Jimmy Page.

Product Information

Code: X1037

Artist: Tony Bacon

Media: Books

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Product Genres: Rock

Skill Level: Suitable for All

Product Groups: Reference Books, Reference Books

 

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