LES PAUL THE MAN & LES PAUL THE GUITAR
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Les Paul - In His Own Words Book
- A fascinating look at one of rock and rolls biggest icons.
Only 1,500 copies of Les' autobiography were printed, with each numbered book personally signed by the legend himself.
These won't be around for long, so get one while you can.
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Best of Les Paul
- 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: Blue Skies * Caravan * Dark Eyes * Guitar Boogie Shuffle * Honeysuckle Rose * How High the Moon * It's Been a Long, Long Time * Lazy River * My Melancholy Baby * Out of Nowhere * Somebody Loves Me * Stardust * and more. Features an extensive interview of this living legend by Dave Rubin, a detailed biography, and fantastic photos!
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Les Paul
- This Les Paul video package presents a rare and historical view of the living legend who revolutionized the recording industry. Les not only invented the electric guitar; he also perfected the technique of multi-track recording and developed the first filtration devices for reverb, delay and phasing. This interview interspersed with performance clips takes you up close with Les Paul for a fun, humorous, and incredibly educational view into the awesome world of music as seen by one of the truly great guitarists, musicians and innovators of all time. 90 minutes.
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50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul
- This exciting book documents the complete decade-by-decade story of one of the world's 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 N'Roses. 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.
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The Les Paul Legacy
- 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 solidbody - 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.
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Hal Leonard Beauty of the 'Burst Book
- A beauty of a book about the original collectible electric guitar!
Finally, the long-awaited English-language edition of this historic Japanese book is here! The Beauty of the 'Burst pays tribute to Gibson's magnificent Sunburst Les Pauls made between 1958 and 1960, the most highly prized solidbody electric guitars ever. The magnitude of their value is directly related to their look (outrageous wood patterns or "figured" timber), since even non-players are paying top dollar for them! The book is packed with lavish full-color photos of these beautiful instruments; the guitars of famous players; a foreword by Ted McCarty; a bio of the author, world-renowned collector Yasuhiko Iwanade; and the "Science of the Burst" section with over thirty pages of detailed reference facts on every facet of the guitar, including colors, wood figures, pick-ups, hardware, and tonal qualities. Get close to these incredibly collectible beauties!
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- Our books teach you how to get professional results using nothing more than ordinary store-bought spray cans. Skeptical? Don't think it's possible to get a factory finish with spray cans? IT IS POSSIBLE. We wrote the book on it! Check us out!
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