50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul: Half a Century of the Greatest Electric Guitars

50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul: Half a Century of the Greatest Electric Guitars

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This exciting book documents the complete decade-by-decade story of one of the worldÕs most important and influential electric guitars. The Gibson Les Paul turns 50 years old in 2002, and since its invention, its sweet, urgent sound has been used by a host of major rock players - from Eric Clapton in Cream to Steve Jones of The Sex Pistols, from Joe Walsh in The Eagles to Slash of Guns NÕRoses. Unique color photographs feature a multitude of luscious Les Paul models and highlight great players in action with their Les Paul guitars. Meticulous listings for the collector document every model produced from 1952 to the present day. 50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul is a beautiful, detailed examination of six decades of great guitars and the fine musicians inspired to play them.

50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul: Half a Century of the Greatest Electric Guitars,Tony Bacon,Backbeat Books,0879307110,History & Criticism - General,Music,Musical Instruments - Guitar,Reference

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