by Paul Balmer Introduced in 1952, the Gibson Les Paul has become the world s second most popular electric guitar, favoured by legendary guitarists such as Paul McCartney, Mark Knopfler, Neil Young, Jimmy Page and Slash. Today, while original models change hands for thousands of pounds, almost identical Epiphone and Gibson models are mass-produced for sale worldwide. The Gibson Les Paul remains a classic instrument and, with the help of this practical how to manual, will last a lifetime. the definitive book on the Les Paul Performing Musician
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This book shows in words and pictures just why the electric guitar is the most important and exciting icon of modern pop music.
An illustrated history of the electric guitar that includes modern innovations. Book list and discography.
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This book is a full exploration of every aspect of this iconic musical instrument.
This is a step-by-step guide to playing the electric guitar, shown in over 600 photographs, illustrations and exercises.
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In a glorious retrospective of the electric guitar's forty-year history, this strikingly illustrated volume depicts fine examples of key guitars, each profiled and beautifully photographed to capture their individual designs and characters.