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The Gibson Les Paul

Dave Hunter
The Gibson Les Paul Book PDF

Author : Dave Hunter
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781627881395

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The Gibson Les Paul is possibly the electric guitar most associated with rock ’n’ roll. The result of a collaboration between Gibson’s Ted McCarty and jazz guitarist Les Paul in response to the success of Fender’s Telecaster, the Les Paul has gone on to become a prized instrument played by most of the greatest guitarists in rock history. This massive illustrated history of the guitar examines its prehistory and origins as well as its evolution in the 60-plus years since its 1952 introduction. In addition to the Standards and Customs guitarists admire so much, author Dave Hunter also gives ample coverage to variations like Les Paul Juniors, Melody Makers, and SGs. And to bring the music to life, there are profiles of players well known for using Les Pauls and their offspring through the years, including Hubert Sumlin, Carl Perkins, Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield, Peter Green, Paul Kossoff, Jimmy Page, Neil Young, Peter Frampton, Keith Richards, Bill F Gibbons, Bob Marley, Mick Ronson, Steve Jones, Johnny Thunders, Angus Young, and more. Illustrated throughout with studio photography of the guitars, candid and performance photography of the artists, and relevant memorabilia, this book is prefect for music lovers and guitar enthusiasts.

Les Paul in His Own Words

Michael Cochran
Les Paul in His Own Words Book PDF

Author : Michael Cochran
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781493079285

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Les Paul in His Own Words by Michael Cochran Pdf

In 2009, the legendary Les Paul passed away at the age of 94. In celebration of his life, this book, capturing Paul's own reflections on his remarkable inventions and guitar playing, was published as a high-end collector's edition. In 2015, Les Paul reached his centennial, and Backbeat Books is pleased to celebrate the legend once more in the first-ever paperback edition of Les Paul in His Own Words, making his fascinating story available to a wide range of readers. This book is the definitive work on the recording and electric guitar pioneer whose prodigious talents and relentless work ethic single-handedly launched a new era in American popular music. This authentic account of Les Paul's life is packed with words of wisdom and experience from one of the most important contributors to modern music.

Sunburst

Tony Bacon
Sunburst Book PDF

Author : Tony Bacon
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781493083329

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Sunburst by Tony Bacon Pdf

Paperback Original w/French flaps

The Beauty of the 'Burst

Yasuhiko Iwanade
The Beauty of the Burst Book PDF

Author : Yasuhiko Iwanade
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Music
ISBN : 0793573742

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The Beauty of the 'Burst by Yasuhiko Iwanade Pdf

(Book). Finally, the long-awaited English edition of this historic Japanese book is here! The Beauty of the 'Burst pays tribute to Gibson's magnificent Sunburst Les Pauls made between 1958 and 1960, the most highly prized solidbody electric guitars ever. The magnitude of their value is directly related to their look (outrageous wood patterns, or "figured" timber), since non-players are paying top dollar for them. The book features lavish full-color photos of these beautiful instruments throughout; the guitars of famous players; a foreword by Ted McCarty; a bio of the author, world renowned collector Yasuhiko Iwanade; and the "Science of the Burst" section with over 30 pages of detailed reference facts on every facet of the guitar, including colors, wood figure, pick-ups, hardware and qualities of "voice." This may be the closest guitarists will ever be able to get to these incredibly collectible beauties! 216 pages, 8-1/2 x 11 Softcover

The Early Years of the Les Paul Legacy

Robb Lawrence
The Early Years of the Les Paul Legacy Book PDF

Author : Robb Lawrence
Publisher : Hal Leonard
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781476851921

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The Early Years of the Les Paul Legacy by Robb Lawrence Pdf

(Book). 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, along with its companion book The Modern Era of the Les Paul Legacy 1968-2007 , 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. It's all here: the factory pictures, the designers, the electronics; the first experimtela "Log" and "Clunker" guitars, stories of the various Goldtops, the humbucking pickup evolution, and pages dedicated to the heralded '50s "Sunburst" Standard. Exclusive interviews with Les Paul, as well as Michael Bloomfield and Jeff Beck. A beautiful and insightful book on a legendary inventor, musician and his partnership with Gibson to make the world's most-cherished electric guitar.

The Les Paul Guitar Book

Tony Bacon
The Les Paul Guitar Book Book PDF

Author : Tony Bacon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Music
ISBN : 0879309512

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The Les Paul Guitar Book by Tony Bacon Pdf

Complete history from the earliest days to current Les Paul instruments and players. Every Gibson Les Paul model spec'd and explained from 1952-2009. Systems for dating including serial keys and a comprehensive timeline of models.

Guitar Genius

Kim Tomsic
Guitar Genius Book PDF

Author : Kim Tomsic
Publisher : Chronicle Books LLC
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781452176031

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Guitar Genius by Kim Tomsic Pdf

This is the story of how Les Paul created the world's first solid- body electric guitar, countless other inventions that changed modern music, and one truly epic career in rock and roll. How to make a microphone? A broomstick, a cinderblock, a telephone, a radio. How to make an electric guitar? A record player's arm, a speaker, some tape. How to make a legendary inventor? A few tools, a lot of curiosity, and an endless faith in what is possible. Featuring richly detailed, dynamic illustrations by Brett Helquist, this unforgettable biography will resonate with inventive readers young and old.

The Birth of Loud

Ian S. Port
The Birth of Loud Book PDF

Author : Ian S. Port
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781501141768

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The Birth of Loud by Ian S. Port Pdf

“A hot-rod joy ride through mid-20th-century American history” (The New York Times Book Review), this one-of-a-kind narrative masterfully recreates the rivalry between the two men who innovated the electric guitar’s amplified sound—Leo Fender and Les Paul—and their intense competition to convince rock stars like the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton to play the instruments they built. In the years after World War II, music was evolving from big-band jazz into rock ’n’ roll—and these louder styles demanded revolutionary instruments. When Leo Fender’s tiny firm marketed the first solid-body electric guitar, the Esquire, musicians immediately saw its appeal. Not to be out-maneuvered, Gibson, the largest guitar manufacturer, raced to build a competitive product. The company designed an “axe” that would make Fender’s Esquire look cheap and convinced Les Paul—whose endorsement Leo Fender had sought—to put his name on it. Thus was born the guitar world’s most heated rivalry: Gibson versus Fender, Les versus Leo. While Fender was a quiet, half-blind, self-taught radio repairman, Paul was a brilliant but headstrong pop star and guitarist who spent years toying with new musical technologies. Their contest turned into an arms race as the most inventive musicians of the 1950s and 1960s—including bluesman Muddy Waters, rocker Buddy Holly, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Eric Clapton—adopted one maker’s guitar or another. By 1969 it was clear that these new electric instruments had launched music into a radical new age, empowering artists with a vibrancy and volume never before attainable. In “an excellent dual portrait” (The Wall Street Journal), Ian S. Port tells the full story in The Birth of Loud, offering “spot-on human characterizations, and erotic paeans to the bodies of guitars” (The Atlantic). “The story of these instruments is the story of America in the postwar era: loud, cocky, brash, aggressively new” (The Washington Post).

Million Dollar Les Paul

Tony Bacon
Million Dollar Les Paul Book PDF

Author : Tony Bacon
Publisher : Jawbone
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2008-10
Category : Music
ISBN : UCSC:32106019657854

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Million Dollar Les Paul by Tony Bacon Pdf

The original sunburst Gibson Les Paul - known as the 'Burst' - is the most celebrated electric guitar of all time. Manufactured at the end of the 50s, it was the instrument of choice for players such as Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck (left). Now, examples of the guitar are changing hands for high six-figure sums. Million Dollar Les Paul tells the story of these legendary instruments and explores why they have become so desirable. It seems only a matter of time before a Burst sells for a million dollars. By the time you read this book, in fact, it may already have happened. This book, by renowned guitar historian Tony Bacon, combines meticulous research with a series of new interviews with players, technicians, and collectors, including Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top and Mr. Les Paul himself. It takes readers on a fascinating journey from a factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan, through the British blues scene of the 60s, to the salerooms and concert stages of the present day.

Best of Les Paul

Les Paul
Best of Les Paul Book PDF

Author : Les Paul
Publisher : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Music
ISBN : 0634055089

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Best of Les Paul by Les Paul Pdf

A collection of music recorded by Les Paul with notes and tablature. Includes an interview and some biographical information.

50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul

Tony Bacon
50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul Book PDF

Author : Tony Bacon
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Music
ISBN : 0879307110

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50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul by Tony Bacon Pdf

In 1952 the first Gibson Les Paul solidbody electric guitar was made and 2002 will be the 50th anniversary of its creation. This book is a chronicle of the entire range of Gibson Les Paul guitars, the stories surrounding their creation and the artists (such as Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton) who played them. Made by the Gibson company, the Les Paul was the result of a collaboration with brilliant guitarist Les Paul, one half of the famous Les Paul and Mary Ford Duo. Every model is described and its different specifications unravelled, with colour photographs that reveal the complexity and beauty of these important guitars over the last 50 years.

Les Paul Legacy

Robb Lawrence
Les Paul Legacy Book PDF

Author : Robb Lawrence
Publisher : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1423488199

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Les Paul Legacy by Robb Lawrence Pdf

(Book). Includes both books, Early Years 1915-1963 (0-634-04861-9) and Modern Era 1968-2009 (11/09 release 978-1-57424-241-6) packaged in a beautiful slipcase box. The slipcase artwork encapsulates the total legacy in a tasteful design that will appeal to collectors and guitar playing fans. Since Les Paul's death in August 2009, this will be the first complete book set that covers his entire life including his last performances at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the memorials in New York, and the burial in his hometown in Wisconsin. The books are lavishly designed featuring over 400 color photos, in each book. Author Robb Lawrence, a long-time friend of Les', brings his personal stories and encyclopedic knowledge of Les and the famous Gibson guitar that bears his name. Authorized and reviewed by Les, this is the definitive book set on Les Paul and the fifty-year production of the Gibson Les Paul guitar.

The Les Paul Manual

Terry Burrows
The Les Paul Manual Book PDF

Author : Terry Burrows
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-26
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781627888011

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The Les Paul Manual by Terry Burrows Pdf

This is the ultimate hands-on, how-to manual devoted to the famous Gibson Les Paul, updated with the latest models and guitar tech advice. This book is a step-by-step, heavily illustrated guide to everything about Gibson Les Paul guitars! It shows owners and dreamers the basics of selecting and buying your guitar, how to use it, and how to keep it rocking once you have one. Let world-renowned guitar expert Terry Burrows be your guide to this awesome instrument. Gorgeous shots of Gibson Les Paul guitars and guitar parts, alongside images of well-known musicians playing Gibson Les Pauls, make this a book no fan will want to miss!

Goldtop Believers

Vic DaPra,David Plues,Les Paul Les
Goldtop Believers Book PDF

Author : Vic DaPra,David Plues,Les Paul Les
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1574244035

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Goldtop Believers by Vic DaPra,David Plues,Les Paul Les Pdf

(Book). The creation that would become Gibson's Les Paul guitar hit retail stores in 1952. This was Gibson's introduction to the solid body world of electric guitrs. In the early 1950s, demand for electric guitars was reaching a new customer base. Rock 'n' roll was just around the corner and ready to explode. The timing was right and Gibson took off with this idea and introduced other guitars to the Les Paul lineup. However, the new single cutaway Goldtop Les Paul Model spawned many changes in its six years of production. The wrap around and tune-o-matic bridge along with the humbucking pickup were Gibson firsts in the 1950s and still used to this day on their guitars. Early performers such as Les Paul, Freddie King, Carl Perkins and BB King can be seen in this book as early pioneers playing this model. Later years would bring a new barrage of guitarists such as David Gilmour, Paul McCartney, Les Dudek, Jeff Lynne, Danny Kirwan, Steve Hackett, Clem Clempson, Dickey Betts and more to the Les Paul Goldtop.

The Music of Django Reinhardt

Benjamin Marx Givan
The Music of Django Reinhardt Book PDF

Author : Benjamin Marx Givan
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780472034086

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The Music of Django Reinhardt by Benjamin Marx Givan Pdf

An in-depth analysis of the music and life of a gypsy music legend