The slang term burst has been used to describe a specific Gibson Les Paul manufactured from 1958 to 1960. The impact of this guitar has and continues to shake the music world. From 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. 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. From the hundreds or color photographs to the serial number index make this book a must for players and collectors alike.

Product Description: (Reference). Get both editions in one convenient package! 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...read more

Product Description: (Guitar). A musical instrument or a cultural icon? Certainly, the Gibson Les Paul "Sunburst" Standard has become the single most desirable and collectable electric guitar ever made. The late '50s middle-of-the-road guitar emerges as the turn-of-the-century Holy Grail...read more

Product Description: These guitars have been responsible for some of the best rock and roll ever recorded, and this book pays them tribute. 'Pharaoh of the Flame' Vic DaPra, a collector for over 25 years, has put together 80 full-color pages showing over 200 of the finest Gibson Les Paul Sunburst guitars there are...read more