Abstract

Reprinting the definitive Sunburst Les Paul research book, which also files the beloved instruments of Jeff Beck, Slash, Joe Perry, and Billy Gibbons!
First published in hardcover in 1996, "The Beauty of the Burst" is the definitive book on the construction and history of over 80 of the most valuable 58-60 year old Gibson Les Pauls on the vintage guitar market. The English edition was published in 1998 and has been regarded as the most reliable and first-class reference on Sunburst Les Pauls to this day.

- CONTENTS
Ultimate Sunburst File
RARE BEAUTY
LABYRINTH OF THE 'BURST
The Science of the 'Sunburst
Research on Figures
Patented Applied for Pickups
Parts of Sunburst Les Paul
History of Les Paul Models
Structure of the Sunburst Les Paul
Sunburst Les Paul - The World of Vintage Tones
'BURST TALK～INTERVIEW WITH THE OWNERS
Sunburst Les Paul Encyclopedia

Author’s Information

Born in Tokyo, 1953. Japanese musical instrument maker, author, and business executive. He was a Master Guitar Builder for Fender's Custom Shop in the U.S. In 2007, he was appointed President of Gibson Guitar Corporation Japan. He is now an independent producer/advisor and educator for domestic and international businesses related to guitars and their components. He is the author of "The Galaxy of Strats" and the supervisor of "Fender Stratocaster [New and Expanded Edition]" (all published by Rittormusic).