Les Paul

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Author Robb Lawrence takes you on a journey through the career of musical giant, milestone guitarist and recording innovator Les Paul with a full color, beautifully illustrated book that celebrates the legacy of his early years. It's all here: the factory pictures, the designers, and the electronics. The stories of the experimental "Log", the various Goldtops, Seth Lover's humbucking pickups, and the heralded '50s "Sunburst" Standard are told by the insiders and players.

The Early Years Of The Les Paul Legacy: 1915-1963 (along with its companion,The Modern Era Of The Les Paul Legacy) emerged out of Robb Lawrence's years of research, interviews, extensive vintage archives (including original Les Paul/Mary Ford articles, press photos, music and recordings) and personal photography. In addition, you'll also read Les Paul in his own words, as well as exclusive interviews with legendary guitarists like Jeff Beck and Michael Bloomfield. Through these insights and recollections, you'll see how this popular man and his admirers have created the Les Paul Legacy.