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Finally, the long-awaited English 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 non-players are paying top dollar for them. The book features lavish full-color photos of these beautiful instruments throughout; 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 30 pages of detailed reference facts on every facet of the guitar, including colors, wood figure, pick-ups, hardware and qualities of "voice." This may be the closest guitarists will ever be able to get to these incredibly collectible beauties! 216 pages, 8-1/2 inch. x 11 inch. Softcover
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this book is everything you could hope for if you are (as i am) obsessed with good looking les pauls.
it basically scans like a playboy calendar that runs for about two hundred pages. i love it!
the guitars in this book must have a combined value of millions and millions, which is awesome - the best thing is that they were all made by a small team 50 years ago to be working instruments played by normal people.
even though these particular guitars are destined to be the next Stradivariuses (god, that's a clumsy plural!), and most people will never see (let alone touch or play) one of these guitars, this book makes you feel that little bit closer to that crazy 36ish month period when musical history and future history was being made.
I'm 30 now, and i'll be seeing these guitars and their sisters turn up in the hands of great players for my entire life, and they'll continue to be around and played long after i'm gone. this book makes me feel that bit better about my own mortality, and the immortality of these incredible instruments.
it basically scans like a playboy calendar that runs for about two hundred pages. i love it!
the guitars in this book must have a combined value of millions and millions, which is awesome - the best thing is that they were all made by a small team 50 years ago to be working instruments played by normal people.
even though these particular guitars are destined to be the next Stradivariuses (god, that's a clumsy plural!), and most people will never see (let alone touch or play) one of these guitars, this book makes you feel that little bit closer to that crazy 36ish month period when musical history and future history was being made.
I'm 30 now, and i'll be seeing these guitars and their sisters turn up in the hands of great players for my entire life, and they'll continue to be around and played long after i'm gone. this book makes me feel that bit better about my own mortality, and the immortality of these incredible instruments.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is hands down the best book on 58'-60' 'Bursts there is. Tons of info, gobs of gorgeous photos...you name it...its' all here and then some. Price is also fair, for what you get...quite alot. This book completly documents 50 or so sunbursts with a front shot, back, close-up front and back head stock shot, and an angled shot of the top that best highlights the flame. All specs are recorded on each example (nut width, weight,etc,) If you have any other Burst books (Vic Dapras'and a couple other come to mind)you must get this one. Its' as good as it gets(so far)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Excellent collection of Gibson Les Paul Guitar images accompanied by informative text. Recommended to both owners of this legendary guitar and those who just hope to have one one day.
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Vincent
Wonderful! It's substantially a photo-book. Almost the whole book shows vintage LP standard photos (from '50 to '60)except last pages which give you some important technical... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Vincent
Very useful for the buyer.
I've just spent quite a lot of money on a 59 reissue so this book was invaluable to give me some context about the guitars that MY guitar is based on. Read more
Published 3 months ago by P. White
Picture book
If you like looking at pictures of Gibson Les Pauls, then this is your book ! But if you like reading about them, look further. I think it's a waiste of paper. Read more
Published 4 months ago by iniminimi
Caution, may cause drooling
I received this book for Christmas, having been dropping some fairly unsubtle hints to a friend of mine for some time, and may I say what a splendid publication it is. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Wilksey
beauty of the burst
i love this book. i bought it 3 times to give to my Les Paul playing friends. it you own a les paul especially a VOS you should buy it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by BAZ
Great photos
This one is purely for the gear geek, many full colour photos of Les Pauls.
Published 22 months ago by Wildman
Perfect gift for Les Paul Devotees
Bought this book as a birthday gift for my brother, he was thrilled. An acceptable alternative to the actual instrument!
Published 22 months ago by Primrose
Beauty of "The beauty of the Burst"
Magnificently realised work presenting almost one hundred original instruments for our delectation.
As lovely as the snaps are (and they are, indeed, studio quality... Read more
As lovely as the snaps are (and they are, indeed, studio quality... Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2008 by Philip Connor
Ultimate Guitar Porn
Having recently bought a 59 'burst VOS I was curious to find how close Gibson had nailed it this time round. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2008 by John Lewis
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