EARLY YEARS OF THE LES PAUL LEGACY, THE

1915-1963

Robb Lawrence

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, along with its companion book The Modern Era of the Les Paul Legacy 1968-2007 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.

It's all here: the factory pictures, the designers, the electronics; the first experimtela Log and Clunker guitars, stories of the various Goldtops, the humbucking pickup evolution, and over 80 pages dedicated to the heralded '50s Sunburst Standard. Exclusive interviews with Les Paul, as well as Michael Bloomfield and Jeff Beck.

A beautiful and insightful book on a legendary inventor, musician and his partnership with Gibson to make the world's most-cherished electric guitar.

Note: The Modern Era of the Les Paul Legacy also available, catalog number 00331953.

Retail Price: $40.00

Online Sale Price: $36.00

Product Details: Hardcover Book

294 Pages

Product Code: 00330972

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