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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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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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)
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a one trick pony, but it nails its subject matter cold. If you know anything about the vintage guitar market you already know that the Gibson Les Pauls made between 1958 and 1960 are some of the most valuable and highly sought after instruments ever made. The people that collect them are absolute freaks when it comes to amassing encyclopedic knowledge of every minute detail that relates in any way to the construction and performance of these guitars. This book is tailor made for those 'Burst-a-holics.
The book is also a terrific coffee table book for any guitar collector, or enthusiast who shares the love and interest of high end collectors for this celebrated model but doesn't have a few million dollars in spare cash kicking around the house to build a collection of 'bursts. The photographs are magnificent and the book on the whole does a marvelous job of entertaining and informing. It's like buying a multi-million dollar guitar collection for the price of the book. You don't get to play them and hold them, but you sure can look at them and learn all there is to know about why they play and sound the way they do.
Functional sculpture . . . that's what a vintage Les Paul really is and this book does both the art and the craft of the historic '58-'60 Les Pauls justice.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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What I admire most about this outstanding book is that the author takes a back seat to the guitars themselves; and lets face it, long after we're gone these fantastic instruments will be valued and treasured. This book could only have been created by someone who really loves the old Les Paul, and turning the pages makes me love them too. I only wish the page size was maybe 4 or 5 times as big! This is a very special book, and I appreciate the intelligence of the author in presenting these guitars in the way that he has.
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The standard on the Standard
I have several Les Paul books but this one stands alone. Not for info necessarily (although there is enough contained) but, as expected, for the pictures. Read more
Published 1 month ago by John
Wow!
I got this book basically because I love Micheal Bloomfield and his 59 Les Paul. I wanted to know more about the amazing tone he had. Read more
Published 5 months ago by 59 Burst Boy
Gibson Les Paul - The Ultimate Guitar
If you are into guitars, and guitar history I think you'll love this book.
Excellent photographs-this is a photo book with interesting text. Read more
Excellent photographs-this is a photo book with interesting text. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Non Fiction Only
Great stuff !!
Great stuff, fantastic and exact revieuws with superb pictures. For me an asset in learning and the great pic's are given me the correct collors of thge items.
Published 7 months ago by Zico-John
The Beauty of the 'Burst
Stunning book - a must have for Les Paul enthusiasts who will find themselves (except for the fortunate few) wishing they had $100,000 to spend on their next guitar... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Howard
Beauty of the Book
An essential library reference for fans of the late 50s Les Paul. Beautiful photography and in depth explanation of the minute details of the classic sunburst Les Paul guitars. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Gerald G. Mcgeorge
Bursts
Bursts, and a couple of gold tops. If youre not into bursts... this really isnt the book for you. Not much else to see here, even for Les Paul fans.
Published 24 months ago by Branford Marsalis
Best
Very Technical - very good. This book is close to perfection. Other than that I can't add anymore to what is said about this other than why don't you own a copy?
Published on March 25, 2010 by J. Elliott
The book for Les Paul lovers...
I'm not sure there's much else that can be said about this book. It chronicles the Les Paul from roughly '58-'60 and a few others from the era. Read more
Published on January 9, 2009 by Innocent_Bystander
What can I say, good book.
I am a guitar player. I wanted to get a Les Paul Historic model. They make them now identical to the originals made in 57-60. Read more
Published on May 9, 2008 by Gregory J. Hough
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A 1958 owned by Slash of Guns N' Roses fame. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
flat sawn grain, faded cherry sunburst, sunburst layer, quarter sawn grain, medium fading, sawn grain pattern, yellow base coat, average fading, small frets, eastern maple, pore filler, wavy flame, large heel, rift sawn, tuner buttons, sunburst finish, solid body guitar, tone filter, adjustable bridge, maple top, same lumber, string vibration, vintage guitars, clear lacquer, truss rod Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Les Paul, Eric Clapton, Pearly Gates, Duane Allman, Peter Green, Jeff Beck, Delaware Watergap, English Rose, Fillmore East Live, Joe Walsh, Long Island, Maurice Berlin, Michael Bloomfield New!
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A 1958 owned by Slash of Guns N' Roses fame. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
flat sawn grain, faded cherry sunburst, sunburst layer, quarter sawn grain, medium fading, sawn grain pattern, yellow base coat, average fading, small frets, eastern maple, pore filler, wavy flame, large heel, rift sawn, tuner buttons, sunburst finish, solid body guitar, tone filter, adjustable bridge, maple top, same lumber, string vibration, vintage guitars, clear lacquer, truss rod Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Les Paul, Eric Clapton, Pearly Gates, Duane Allman, Peter Green, Jeff Beck, Delaware Watergap, English Rose, Fillmore East Live, Joe Walsh, Long Island, Maurice Berlin, Michael Bloomfield New!
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- American Guitars: An Illustrated History by Tom Wheeler on page 199, and page 200
- The Rolling Stones (Guitar Signature Licks): A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Guitar Styles of Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Mick Taylor, and Ron Wood by Rolling Stones on page 207
- The Luthier's Handbook: A Guide to Building Great Tone in Acoustic Stringed Instruments by Roger H. Siminoff in Back Matter
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