Burst believers - Hardcover

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. For dozens of guitar idols who've 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. These recollections, plus hundreds of fantastic colour photographs and a serial number index, make this book a must for players and collectors everywhere.

VIC DAPRA is considered to be one of the world's leading experts on vintage electric Gibson guitars. He has four books published about 1958-1960 Gibson Les Paul Sunbursts. DaPra started collecting guitars in 1971 because of his hero Jimmy Page, and he currently spends his time chasing vintage guitars and sharing stories of the ones that got away.