The first ever hands-on how-to manual devoted to the famous Gibson Les Paul is now updated with the latest models and guitar-tech advice.Along with the Fender Stratocaster, the Gibson Les Paul is without doubt the most iconic electric guitar ever made, beloved and sought after by guitarists everywhe[...]
(Guitar Recorded Versions). Before the Wizard of Waukesha became a household name for his monumental contributions to the multi-track recording and guitar-designing worlds, he was a master jazz guitarist. This collection gathers 16 of his classic songs transcribed note-for-note with tab, including: [...]
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. Designed by the great musician and innovator, Les Paul, it remains a classic instrument. This [...]
Includes the full French text, accompanied by French-English vocabulary. Notes and a detailed introduction in English put the work in its social and historical context.[...]
Journey through the career of the 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 For[...]
Master the skills and stylistic techniques of jazz guitar playing in this feature-filled lick pack. You'll learn the foundations of jazz guitar, including jazz-blues licks, how to apply the modes over different types of chords, bossa nova guitar style, how to play chords and melody together, chromat[...]
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[...]
This is the ultimate hands-on, how-to manual devoted to the famous Gibson Les Paul, updated with the latest models and guitar tech advice.This book is a step-by-step, heavily illustrated guide to everything about Gibson Les Paul guitars It shows owners and dreamers the basics of selecting and buyin[...]
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 t[...]
Introduced in 1952, the Gibson Les Paul has become the world's second most popular electric guitar, favoured by legendary guitarists such as Gary Moore, Mark Knopfler, Joe Bonamassa, Jimmy Page and Slash. Today, while original models change hands for thousands of pounds, almost identical 'Epiphone' [...]
This addition to the Badger Biographies series for young readers tells the story of Les Paul, the legendary "Wizard of Waukesha," who pioneered the solid body electric guitar, multi-track recording, and many other musical inventions. Fascinated since boyhood with musical technology, the young Les mo[...]
Tony Bacon's definitive guide to Gibson's most famous guitar moves into its latest and most complete version yet with this new and thoroughly revised edition. Now with 16 extra pages and 45 new pictures, this timely and retitled update of "50 Years Of The Gibson Les Paul" (2002) tells the story of o[...]
Following the release of "The Early Years", which "Vintage Guitar" magazine called 'carefully crafted lavishly illustrated', this full-colour book continues the amazing journey of an American icon's recording career and the coveted instruments that bear his name. Beginning with the collectable late [...]
(Book). Includes both books, Early Years 1915-1963 (0-634-04861-9) and Modern Era 1968-2009 (11/09 release 978-1-57424-241-6) packaged in a beautiful slipcase box. The slipcase artwork encapsulates the total legacy in a tasteful design that will appeal to collectors and guitar playing fans. Since Le[...]
A riveting saga in the history of rock 'n' roll: the decades-long rivalry between the two men who innovated the electric guitar's amplified sound--Leo Fender and Les Paul--and their intense competition to convince rock stars like the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton to play the instruments th[...]
Is the sunburst Gibson Les Paul Standard really the greatest electric guitar ever made? This books aims to answer that question.[...]
Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmarks and [...]
A new series of blank sketch books, with luxurious bindings. Combining high-quality production with on the best and most popular art, the covers are printed on foil and embossed, foil stamped with gilded edges. Perfect for personal use, for anyone who sketches or makes notes, for students and artist[...]
NEW IN PAPERBACK. Introduced in 1952, the Gibson Les Paul has become the world's second most popular electric guitar, favoured by legendary guitarists such as Gary Moore, Mark Knopfler, Joe Bonamassa, Jimmy Page and Slash. Today, while original models change hands for thousands of pounds, almost ide[...]
Part of a series of handy, luxurious Flame Tree Pocket Books. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed then foil stamped. And they re delightfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmarks and a[...]
Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed, then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmarks and[...]