The Gibson 'Burst: Reference Books

The ?holy grail? of Electric Guitars...is back for a third time! The slang term ?burst? has been used to decribe a specific Gibson Les Paul manufactured from 1958 to 1960. The impact of this Guitar has and continues to shake the music world. From the dozens of Guitar idols who played it and those fortunate enough to have owned one or more the Gibson Les Paul Sunburst possesses a mystique and magic not found in any other Electric Guitar. With its unique sound spectacular beauty and playability the burst has shaped the landscape of the blues/rock genre as we know it today.In this third book Kirk Hammett Brad Whitford Peter Frampton Geddy Lee Paul Polycarpou Perry Margouleff David Plues James Hetfield Drew Berlin Mick Grabham Gary Grainger Dan Vickrey Jeff Prine Paul Gabriel Pat Rush Tony Hicks Craig Ross Ted Nugent Vince Gill Jim Mills Dave Amato Jeff Pevar Bernie Marsden Frankie Sullivan Stan Webb and many more have been kind enough to share their experiences and stories that you will enjoy reading. From the hundreds of color photographs to the serial number index make this book a ?must? for players and collectors alike.

The Man the Sound and the Gibson Guitar. Journey through the career of musical giant milestone guitarist and recording innovator Les Paul and marvel at the world of cutting-edge guitar design! This book emerged out of author Robb Lawrence's years of research interviews extensive vintage archives (including original Les Paul/Mary Ford articles press photos music and recordings) and gorgeous original photography. Learn about the Clunker the experimental Log - the first true prototype of the Gibson solid-body - and the 1951 arched maple top sharp cutaway models. It's all here: the factory pictures the designers the electronics. The stories of the variousGoldtops Seth Lover's Humbucking pickups the Custom Fretless Wonder and the heralded '50s Sunburst Standard are told by the insiders and players. Lawrence lovingly describes each model detailing its physical beauty workmanship construction and special musical qualities. You'll read Les Paul in his own words as well as Michael Bloomfield and Jeff Beck talking about their Les Paul Sunbursts. You'll listen in on the thoughts of veteran Gibson President Ted McCarty company historian Julius Bellson and electronic designer Walt Fuller. Through these insights and recollections you'll see how this popular man and his admirers have created the Les Paul Legacy.