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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, with help from Gibson craftsmen, this guitar has constantly evolved and in 2007 an all-digital model was launched. Today, while original models change hands for thousands of pounds, almost identical Epiphone and Gibson models are mass-produced for sale worldwide. The Gibson Les Paul remains a classic instrument and, with the help of this practical 'how to' manual, will last a lifetime.
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Paul Balmer has played and taught guitar for 40 years. His background includes broadcasting (TV and radio), video/DVD production and authorship of several books. Besides Haynes's Fender Stratocaster Manual, he has written the acclaimed official biography of Stephane Grappelli, the jazz violinist, and is a contributor to the Penguin Encyclopaedia of Popular Music. He lives at Oakley Vale, Northamptonshire.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This manual is full of beautiful colour photos of Les Pauls over the years so its worth the money if you like to see lots of colour pics but if it's technical knowledge you are looking for, purchase 'Guitar Player Repair Guide by Dan Erlewine. This covers Les Pauls, Fenders, basses, acoustics and is a FANTASTIC read. It gives technical details of the set up of famous , world renowned guitarists and Dan Erlewine is a technical wizard! Prioritise 'GUITAR PLAYER REPAIR GUIDE' as your first priority and your Les Paul will have a treat. 'Guitar Player Repair Guide goes into great detail, is easy to understand and will never be surpassed! Buy the Gibson Les Paul Manual for your coffee table. Great Manual but technically not up to scratch and you will finish up having to buy Dan Erlewines book or forking out for a guitar technician.
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book hoping to find useful technical data - stuff I could actually use to help me to work on guitars of this type. Things like wiring diagrams / explanations and detailed information about things like capacitors, pots etc.[eg. "What to do if you want to do this or that"]. That was my mistake. This `manual` is full of beautiful photos of Les Pauls and contains excellent descriptions for the potential buyer or Les Paul drooler, but very little that is actually useful to the repairer / restorer. Just another Les Paul photo album - not a manual.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This manual is invaluable if you own a Les Paul, or if you are considering owning one. It covers all types both new and vintage. The usual Haynes attention to detail is eveident and the information it contains is considerable. I would highly recommend this book even if you don't intend to fix your guitar yourself.
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Published 4 months ago by J. Dyson
Thorough as can be
This guy is clearly in love with his Les Paul, indeed he lugubriously covets any guitar with that shape. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Csaba Farkas
superb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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this book is a must have book for all gibson les paul owners,
do not attempt to do any repairs on your les paul before having this book near by,
the gibson les... Read more
this book is a must have book for all gibson les paul owners,
do not attempt to do any repairs on your les paul before having this book near by,
the gibson les... Read more
Published 6 months ago by ori guitar
Great guide if you plan to buy
This manual covers the basics of setting up a Les Paul, and does go into some detail, by showing repair and maintenance work done on several models both Gibson and Epiphone. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Yngve Ellingsen
ooooooh Les Pauls
As I live and breath there are just three guitars worth having, 3) the Telecaster, 2) the Stratocaster and 1) the Les Paul. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2010 by heron fin 2
Great book
This is a good PRACTICAL book and I own a copy which I have read.
I also have a '76 Les Paul deluxe (in immaculate condition - £1450 on EBay). Read more
I also have a '76 Les Paul deluxe (in immaculate condition - £1450 on EBay). Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2009 by Mr. Hm Bennett
Thank you phil So77
Thank you for sharing that with us phil So77, you must be really special. The world is very grateful for your wonderful and insightful thoughts on this publication. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2008 by podbod
Paul Balmer does it again!
Paul Balmer manages to write a fantastic book about a fantastic creation, with new interviews and pics of all your favourite guitarists/guitars. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2008 by Mr. Alasdair H. Mcnab
phil so77
I am very proud to have my 1977 les paul deluxe featured in this manual.I have yet to seen the finished book,but if it is anything like the stratocaster manual,it will be... Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2008 by Koeppen
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