David Plues

(Book). Introduced by Gibson in the 1930s, the ES (Electric Spanish) series would transform the role of the guitar in the world of the big bands and jazz groups. With amplification, the guitarist could solo along with the horn sections and mix with the percussion. Gibson featured many prominent guitarists naming them "Gibson Allstars." An inspired marketing tool which helped Gibson become a world-leading manufacturer. The ES-5, Super 400s, artist models and hugely popular ES-175 were brand leaders. The 175 is the longest-running model still in production. It was the thin line series which caught the attention of the blues and rock world who appreciated the power and tone they produced. The classic "thin line" design was hugely popular as an alternative to the solid body type offering the ability to control feedback in a harmonic way. The ES series is an art form in its own right and are played and collected by guitar aficionados from all parts of the world.

(Book). 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 has 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.

(Book). The "holy grail" of electric guitars is back for the fourth and final 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 edition, Billy Gibbons, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Slash, Eric Clapton, Joe Walsh, Carlos Santana, Joe Perry, Sonny Landreth, Gary Grainger, Ace Frehley, Duff McKagan, Joe Bonamassa, Albert Molinaro, Drew Berlin, Jim McCarty, Deacon Frey, Paul Stanley, Rick Vito, Rick Nielsen, Sid Bishop, John Sykes, Marcus Demi, Dzal Martin, Jack Moore, Billy Squier, Eelco Gelling, Ted Turner, Bernie Marsden, Ed King, Gary Moore, Gary Rossington, Gordon Kennedy, Mike Bloomfield, Rick Hirsch and many more. This is the final book in the Burst Believers series this edition has some of the finest photographs and interesting articles we have ever seen. We hope it will keep you, the readers, immersed in the fascinating study of the "burst" guitar and be a lasting testament to its greatness.