--- product_id: 99617880 title: "The Gibson Les Paul: The Illustrated Story of the Guitar That Changed Rock" price: "16122CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/99617880-the-gibson-les-paul-the-illustrated-story-of-the-guitar store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Gibson Les Paul: The Illustrated Story of the Guitar That Changed Rock **Price:** 16122CFA **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Gibson Les Paul: The Illustrated Story of the Guitar That Changed Rock - **How much does it cost?** 16122CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/99617880-the-gibson-les-paul-the-illustrated-story-of-the-guitar) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Gibson Les Paul is possibly the electric guitar most associated with rock ’n’ roll. The result of a collaboration between Gibson’s Ted McCarty and jazz guitarist Les Paul in response to the success of Fender’s Telecaster, the Les Paul has gone on to become a prized instrument played by most of the greatest guitarists in rock history. This massive illustrated history of the guitar examines its prehistory and origins as well as its evolution in the 60-plus years since its 1952 introduction. In addition to the Standards and Customs guitarists admire so much, author Dave Hunter also gives ample coverage to variations like Les Paul Juniors, Melody Makers, and SGs. And to bring the music to life, there are profiles of players well known for using Les Pauls and their offspring through the years, including Hubert Sumlin, Carl Perkins, Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield, Peter Green, Paul Kossoff, Jimmy Page, Neil Young, Peter Frampton, Keith Richards, Bill F Gibbons, Bob Marley, Mick Ronson, Steve Jones, Johnny Thunders, Angus Young, and more. Illustrated throughout with studio photography of the guitars, candid and performance photography of the artists, and relevant memorabilia, this book is prefect for music lovers and guitar enthusiasts. Review: Another entry into the classic Les Paul genre! - When I first got this book I was kind of hoping for a bible thick definitive work on vintage Les Pauls, well it wasn't that, but it is a great book and fills in where some other books have missing spots. The printing and the graphics, layout and photography are first rate. I find myself going back to it and finding things I didn't notice in it before. Hunter's books are all well written, well researched, and Hunter is not a guy writing about things he hasn't personally experienced, he is a guitar player and a good one, he builds amps, he does his research. If you love Les Pauls then you need to own this book for your Les Paul library. Review: Great History Read - If you like guitars and their history, especially the Gibson LesPaul, this is a great read. It covers the early beginnings and Les Paul’s influence and the musicians that made the guitar’s sound a part of their iconic music. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,922,117 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #1,452 in Guitar Music #1,967 in Rock Music (Kindle Store) #2,072 in Music History & Criticism (Kindle Store) | ## Images ![The Gibson Les Paul: The Illustrated Story of the Guitar That Changed Rock - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/911AMkitKHL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another entry into the classic Les Paul genre! *by D***S on August 15, 2014* When I first got this book I was kind of hoping for a bible thick definitive work on vintage Les Pauls, well it wasn't that, but it is a great book and fills in where some other books have missing spots. The printing and the graphics, layout and photography are first rate. I find myself going back to it and finding things I didn't notice in it before. Hunter's books are all well written, well researched, and Hunter is not a guy writing about things he hasn't personally experienced, he is a guitar player and a good one, he builds amps, he does his research. If you love Les Pauls then you need to own this book for your Les Paul library. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great History Read *by D***K on July 18, 2021* If you like guitars and their history, especially the Gibson LesPaul, this is a great read. It covers the early beginnings and Les Paul’s influence and the musicians that made the guitar’s sound a part of their iconic music. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply Stunning *by L***N on June 26, 2014* The Gibson Les Paul is the latest of Dave Hunter’s books which look closely at a particular guitar model. The first two were the Tele and the Strat, now we have the Les Paul. Visually the book is simply stunning. Les Pauls are famous for their magnificent tops and the book is packed with fantastic high-quality photographs of Les Pauls. These are just as drool-worthy as the pictures in Beauty of the Burst. A feature of this series is Hunter’s profiles of famous players who have used the guitars. It is terrific that he is so eclectic in covering a wide range of players, but this also contains my one criticism of the book. To have omitted John Fogerty, who played a number of Black Beauties, and Leslie West, who brought the Junior to prominence, is poor, especially when far lesser players, e.g. Buckethead, have made the cut. One star off for this glaring oversight. Hunter does well to include the variations on the Les Paul, so we are treated to Juniors and Specials as well as the SG in a range of formats, and he even looks at some of the oddball versions such as the Recording and Signature models. The book presents an excellent detailed history of the guitar, with some interesting information and stories. The final section is a technical dissection of the Les Paul and discussion of how its parts, construction and features all contribute to the range of Les Paul sounds. Dave Hunter is the author of many guitar books and his expertise as a writer comes across very strongly. He seems to have toned down his at times over the top style here and the book is better for it. If you are at all interested in electric guitar and especially if you like Les Pauls, this book is a must. I have a number of books on the Les Paul and this is the best. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/99617880-the-gibson-les-paul-the-illustrated-story-of-the-guitar](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/99617880-the-gibson-les-paul-the-illustrated-story-of-the-guitar) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-14*