Inhalt:
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 various
Goldtops, 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.