Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Paul, Les.

Description

1. 221 pages : illustrations (chiefly color); 29 cm

Summary

1. "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. "--
2. "A profile of the history, tone, and construction of the Gibson Les Paul electric guitar, as well as some of the more prominent players associated with the guitar. Illustrated with photographs of guitars, players, and relevant memorabilia"--

Subject

1. Gibson, Inc. > History
2. Gibson, Inc
3. Gibson Les Paul standard guitar > History
4. Electric guitar > History
5. Electric guitar > Pictorial works
6. Guitar > History
7. Guitarists
8. Rock musicians
9. Electric guitar
10. Gibson Les Paul standard guitar
11. Guitar

Genre/Form

1. History.

Call number

1. JNF 15-13

Note

1. Contains an index.

Author

1. Hunter, Dave, 1962- author.

Title

1. The Gibson Les Paul : the illustrated story of the guitar that changed rock / Dave Hunter.

Publisher

1. Minneapolis, MN : Voyageur Press, 2014.

Copyright date

1. ©2014

Type of content

1. text

Type of medium

1. unmediated

Type of carrier

1. volume

Added author

1. Paul, Les.

LCCN

1. 2013048694

Other standard identifier

1. 752748345812

ISBN

1. 9780760345818 (hardback)
2. 0760345813 (hardback)

Research call number

1. JNF 15-13