SKU: HL.117070
Guitar. Guitar Reference.
Hardcover. 136 pages.
Published by Centerstream
Publications (HL.117070).
ISBN 9781574242898.
UPC: 884088885441.
8.5x11.0x0.556
inches.
The term
“burst†has
been used to describe a
specific Gibson Les Paul
guitar manufactured from
1958 to 1960. The impact
of this guitar has and
continues to shake the
music world. For dozens
of guitar idols who've
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. The Burst
Believers in this book
– Joe Bonamassa,
Jimmy Page, Billy
Gibbons, Kirk Hammett,
Rick Nielsen, Waddy
Wachtel, Slash, Steve
Lukather, the Burst
Brothers and many more
– have been kind
enough to share their
experiences and stories
that you will enjoy
reading. These
recollections, plus
hundreds of fantastic
color photographs and a
serial number index, make
this book a
“must†for
players and collectors
everywhere. “These
guitars are the holy
grail.†–
Joe Bonamassa “The
burst has helped to
create and establish the
rock sound loved by
generations.â€
– Jimmy Page
“A modern-day
Stradivarius.â€
– Kirk Hammett
“I cannot imagine a
guitar more perfectly
suited to my eyes, ears,
hands and musical
inclinations.â€
– Billy
Squier.