LP History

[richp]

Where's the best place to read the history on LP's. Stuff like, when they started making them, stopped making them, and started making them again.. What years are best, what years to avoid etc.. I'm a Strat convert and know a TON about Strats, would like the same level of knowledge on LP's.

 

[CRobbins]

Here's a start.

Gibson Les Paul Sunburst Standard guitar info 1958 1959 1960 sun burst vintage value

 

[richp]

Here's a start.

Gibson Les Paul Sunburst Standard guitar info 1958 1959 1960 sun burst vintage value

exactly what I was looking for, thanks!

 

[HOT-BRIT]

you will find all the knowledge that you desire right here on the forum

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

I heard 64 was a great year.

 

[jamman]

Snipe Hunt anyone ???

I'd check out the link above . pretty good info there , for a start .

 

[lkft]

Surprised no one has mentioned "Beauty of the Burst" by Yasuhiko Iwandade. Required reading with great photos for any guitar lover, especially vintage Gibson Les Pauls!

 

[Sct13]

Surprised no one has mentioned "Beauty of the Burst" by Yasuhiko Iwandade. Required reading with great photos for any guitar lover, especially vintage Gibson Les Pauls!

If you buy this book.....it is all over......You'll wind up with more than two historics....and you'll sell the kids, dog and your salt water fish and tank.
I kept my wife tho......

Also look in to "Gibson Guitars the Ted Macarty Era"
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Gibson-Guitars-McCartys-Golden-1948-1966/dp/1423418131/ref=sr_1_9?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1357787552&sr=1-9&keywords=gibson+guitars]Gibson Guitars: Ted McCarty's Golden Era: 1948-1966: Gil Hembree: 0884088102869: Amazon.com: Books[/ame]

You will find what you need!

 

[Fracture]

I heard 64 was a great year.

speshally in Canada

Titillating!

 

[DelawareGold]

Find a copy of this book.



Gibson Guitars: Ted McCarty's Golden Era
by Gil Hembree

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and still use it as a reference today.






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[bryvincent]

for more history coverage:

Les Paul Legacy 2 Vol. Set

or the Les Paul Guitar Book

 

[56lp]

for more history coverage:

Les Paul Legacy 2 Vol. Set

or the Les Paul Guitar Book

I have all of the books listed in this thread. Highly recommend these 3 books.

 

[Dino Velvet]

The 2 volume LP legacy set should be required reading before anyone is allowed to post on the forum IMO.

 

[Sct13]

I have been asking for those for my B-day and Christmas....

 

[richp]

Thanks for all of the responses! AMAZON here I come!!!!