von Yasuhiko Iwanade

Beauty of the 'Burst: 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)

von Tony Bacon

50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul: In 1952 the first Gibson Les Paul solidbody electric guitar was made and 2002 will be the 50th anniversary of its creation. This book is a chronicle of the entire range of Gibson Les Paul guitars, the stories surrounding their creation and the artists (such as Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton) who played them. Made by the Gibson company, the Les Paul was the result of a collaboration with brilliant guitarist Les Paul, one half of the famous Les Paul and Mary Ford Duo. Every model is described and its different specifications unravelled, with colour photographs that reveal the complexity and beauty of these important guitars over the last 50 years.

von Walter Carter

100 Years of an American Icon: This splendid book chronicles 100 years of the companies that building Gibson guitars, banjos, and mandolins. Beautifully illustrated with countless pictures of guitars and the musicians who made them famous, this coffee-table edition is written by some of today's most prominent music writers, including the editor, Walter Carter, an expert on guitars; Roger H. Siminoff, author of technical guides for guitar, mandolin, and banjo construction; and country music author Michael McCall.

von Ingram

The Gibson L5: This book covers the evolution af the L5. It will be of interest to anyone interested in archtop jazz guitars. The book contains many beautiful pictures of L5 guitars and the players that made it famous.

von A. R. Duchossoir

Gibson Electrics: 1899-1960: Dieser Titel illustriert die Geschichte der Gibson Produktion von 1899 bis 1960.

von A. R. Duchossoir, Dahl

The Classic Years: Since the inception of the first "electrical" guitars in the 1920s, no other manufacturer has produced a greater variety of professional quality models than Gibson. This book presents a documented account of the instruments released during a highly creative period from the 1930s up to the mid-60s, which saw the coming of age of the electric guitar. It describes all the models that have made history and contributed to establishing the reputation of Gibson. This edition features over 500 illustrations, including 100 in color, and previously unpublished material.

von Eldon Whitford, Dan Erlewine, Dan Eriewine

Gibson's Fabulous Flat-Top Guitars: This volume offers a lavishly illustrated history of the Gibson company and its classic flat-top guitars. The book's release coincides with the company's centennial celebration. From the 1920s to the present, Gibson and its guitars have been a slice of Americana. Whether an established musician is Northern or Southern, urban or rural, white or African American, young or old, he or she has likely used a Gibson to create music. The book employs more than 200 photographs, many in color, and detailed text in chronicling the development and evolution of the instruments. Recommended for public and music libraries. --Eric C. Shoaf, Brown Univ. Lib., Providence Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

von Larry Meiners

Gibson Shipment Totals: Das Buch versucht Licht ins Dunkel der Gibson-Produktion zu bringen und klärt anhand von Seriennummern die Produktions-Volumina der o.g. Modelle.

von George Gruhn, Walter Carter

Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars: Provides information by which to key out the identity, date, and origin of nearly 3,000 vintage American fretted instruments. Instruments are organized by manufacturer, with an alphabetical index of models (again by manufacturer) provided at the end. B&w photographs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., P