The Les Paul Guitar Book - A Complete History Of Gibson Les Paul Guitars

The Les Paul Guitar Book - A Complete History Of Gibson Les Paul Guitars

Tony Bacon’s essential guide to Gibson’s most iconic guitar returns in its most comprehensive edition yet. This newly revised and expanded version—renamed from 50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul (2002)—adds 16 extra pages and 45 new images, offering a timely update on one of the most celebrated musical instruments of the 20th century, which continues to command the spotlight today. Since its debut in the early 1950s, the Gibson Les Paul solid body electric guitar has been favored by countless legendary players—so many, in fact, it’s easier to name those who haven’t played one. This enhanced edition presents a complete chronicle of the Les Paul and its iconic users, tracing its evolution from the original Goldtop to the Fretless Wonder, the legendary 1958–60 Burst, and today’s reissues. Lavishly illustrated with 250 archival images, performance photos, rare memorabilia, and newly commissioned studio shots, The Les Paul Guitar Book stands as the definitive resource on Gibson’s most renowned guitar—a must-own for musicians and collectors alike.