The Gibson Les Paul

SKU: M7.PPV-20047418

ISBN 9783941531567. German.

Für viele Gitarristen ist es eine Überraschung, wenn sie entdecken, dass es einen Musiker gab, der genauso heißt wie die eigene Lieblingsgitarre. Und der Mann war auch noch Gitarrist - so ein merkwürdiger Zufall. Spoileralarm: Es ist genau andersherum, denn es war Les(ter) Paul(fus), der die Les Paul erfunden hat. Gibson hat sie dann gebaut und vermarktet. Die Herkunft ist nur eine der Mythen, die sich um die Gibson Les Paul ranken, eine der legendärsten, bekanntesten und begehrtesten E-Gitarren überhaupt. Und dann gibt es noch die Technik dahinter, denn Gibson gehört zu den Firmen, die einen soliden, handwerklichen Background besitzen. Gibson Les Paul Mythos & Technik ist vollgestopft mit praktischen Tipps zur Wartung Einstellung und Verbesserung der Gitarre, die man selbst ausführen kann, auch wenn man kein Fachmann ist - sowie den Hinweis, wann man besser zum Profi geht. Das alles wird zu einer faszinierenden Technik- und Kulturbetrachtung einer Gitarre verwoben, die die Welt der populären Musik geprägt hat. Wer eine Gibson Les Paul besitzt, für den ist Gibson Les Paul Mythos & Technik von Paul Balmer ein must have! Für alle anderen natürlich auch. Mit einem Vorwort von Les Paul Der legendäre Les Paul persönlich verfasste nicht nur das Vorwort, sondern spricht in einem Interview auch über die Entstehungsgeschichte und die Besonderheiten seiner Gitarre. Tipps zur Wartung liefern John und Andy Diggins. Mike Vernon erzählt von den Bluesbreaker-Sessions mit Eric Clapton und Neil Dorfsman erinnert sich an die sagenumwobenen Aufnahmen zu Money for Nothing, bei denen Mark Knopfler eine Les Paul spielte.

SKU: HL.1215602

ISBN 9781705195246. UPC: 661239453212. 4.5x11.75x1.347 inches.

OFFICIALLY LICENSED Billy F Gibbons of ZZ TOP Collection. Every model includes a COA and individually numbered box (BFG QR code tracks the authentication of this product). AXE HEAVEN® is proud to present an incredible officially licensed miniature guitar collection with Gibson and Billy F Gibbons. These model tributes represent signature guitars BFG has played before millions of fans during his career and influenced multiple generations of players around the world. Axe Heaven is the originator of handcrafted miniature guitars. Now, they are recreating the same Gibson high level of craft and quality in each miniature. This miniature replica model honors the Holy Grail of electric guitars. The stain on this handcrafted collectible is an amazing reproduction of the original solid body instrument. Each Axe Heaven miniature replica guitar is 1:4 scale and is individually handcrafted from solid wood, with metal tuning keys. Each guitar model is approximately 10″ in length and comes complete with a high-quality miniature adjustable A-frame stand and a gold foil stamped Gibson by Axe Heaven guitar case gift box. To be sure you're getting high quality official Gibson merchandise make sure your mini guitar has a real Gibson guitar pick product tag. If it doesn't have he real Gibson pick, it's not official! Axe Heaven Miniature Replicas look great nut are not playable.

SKU: HL.332770

ISBN 9780615243047. UPC: 884088271862. 10.25x12.75x0.96 inches.

Most musicians are familiar with the famous Bigsby Vibrato, but not as many know about the wonderful guitars that Paul Bigsby built in the 1940s. Bigsby, who was responsible for developing and refining the pedal steel guitar, also built the first modern solid body electric guitar for Merle Travis in 1948, predating Leo Fender and Gibson's Les Paul by a number of years. The Story of Paul A. Bigsby tells how Bigsby influenced Fender and Gibson, as well as a number of other guitar manufacturers, in building techniques and design. This deluxe illustrated coffee table book contains over 300 color and black & white photos. Many of these have not previously been published, and over 50 are actual Bigsby instrument photos taken by fine arts photographer Greg Morgan. The book also comes with an audio CD of Paul Bigsby, recorded in the late 1950s, telling stories of his business.

SKU: HL.355827

UPC: 840126943627. 4.5x11.75x1.367 inches.

This miniature replica model honors the Holy Grail of electric guitars. The cherry sunburst stain on this handcrafted collectible is an amazing reproduction of the classic original solid body instruement. Each Axe Heaven® miniature replica guitar is 1:4 scale and is individually handcrafted from solid wood, with metal tuning keys. Each guitar model is approximately 10″ in length and comes complete with a high-quality miniature adjustable A-fram stand and a gold foil stamped Gibson by Axe Heaven® guitar case box. Axe Heaven® Miniature Replicas look great, but are not playable.

SKU: HL.368381

ISBN 9781574244038. UPC: 840126968118. 8.5x11.0x0.733 inches.

The creation that would become Gibson's Les Paul guitar hit retail stores in 1952. This was Gibson's introduction to the solid body world of electric guitrs. In the early 1950s, demand for electric guitars was reaching a new customer base. Rock 'n' roll was just around the corner and ready to explode. The timing was right and Gibson took off with this idea and introduced other guitars to the Les Paul lineup. However, the new single cutaway Goldtop Les Paul Model spawned many changes in its six years of production. The wrap around and tune-o-matic bridge along with the humbucking pickup were Gibson firsts in the 1950s and still used to this day on their guitars. Early performers such as Les Paul, Freddie King, Carl Perkins and BB King can be seen in this book as early pioneers playing this model. Later years would bring a new barrage of guitarists such as David Gilmour, Paul McCartney, Les Dudek, Jeff Lynne, Danny Kirwan, Steve Hackett, Clem Clempson, Dickey Betts and more to the Les Paul Goldtop. This beautiful hardcover book tells the whole story complete with tons of full-color photos on every page.

SKU: HL.1121154

ISBN 9781574244137. UPC: 196288108528. 8.5x11.0x0.858 inches.

The Gibson Les Paul Standard 1958-1960 is one of the greatest designs to emerge from Gibson. Revered by the great players of our generation, the tone and quality of these instruments have never been surpassed. The older generation of players such as Clapton, Page, Beck, and Bloomfield created the sound palette which would be further developed by Slash and Joe Walsh. Today, players such as Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Tom Bukovac, and Keith Urban are picking up the challenge and embracing the Burst. This edition contains many new Bursts to the series plus new photos of some of the great guitars featured in earlier editions. With vibrant hi-res photographs we have worked with the publisher and printer to create a stunning final edition. The Les Paul Standard continues to excite players worldwide and Gibson continues to produce new models based on the near-perfect original design.

SKU: HL.218000

ISBN 9781574243420. UPC: 888680667993. 8.75x11.25x0.868 inches.

The “holy grail” of electric guitars...is back for a third time! The slang term “burst” has been used to decribe a specific Gibson Les Paul, manufactured from 1958 to 1960. The impact of this guitar has and continues to shake the music world. From the dozens of guitar idols, who played it and those fortunate enough to have owned one or more, the Gibson Les Paul Sunburst possesses a mystique and magic, not found in any other electric guitar. With its unique sound, spectacular beauty and playability, the burst has shaped the landscape of the blues/rock genre, as we know it today. In this third book, Kirk Hammett, Brad Whitford, Peter Frampton, Geddy Lee, Paul Polycarpou, Perry Margouleff, David Plues, James Hetfield, Drew Berlin, Mick Grabham, Gary Grainger, Dan Vickrey, Jeff Prine, Paul Gabriel, Pat Rush, Tony Hicks, Craig Ross, Ted Nugent, Vince Gill, Jim Mills, Dave Amato, Jeff Pevar, Bernie Marsden, Frankie Sullivan, Stan Webb and many more, have been kind enough to share their experiences and stories that you will enjoy reading. From the hundreds of color photographs, to the serial number index make this book a “must” for players and collectors alike.

SKU: GI.G-3905

Text by Carol Romanoski-Gibson.

SKU: GI.G-CD-289

Composed as a liturgy for Pentecost, this music has been noted for its classical style and enduring quality. Containing arrangements of Palestrina's Panis Angelicus and Viadana's Exsultate Justi, as well as sacred pieces for a three-part men's chorus, and a beautiful version of Pange Lingua, this Mass will be ideal for special occasions and all celebrations involving the Holy Spirit. Paul Gibson's wonderful recording has been featured on public radio and elsewhere.  .

SKU: MN.60-8801B

UPC: 688670006401.