This is the first ever hands-on how-to manual devoted to the famous Gibson Les Paul, in production since 1952. This guidebook shows owners and dreamers the basics of selecting and buying a Les Paul; maintenance and repairs such as tuning, setting intonation, tremolo alignment, fret repairs, bridge and nut adjustments, electrics troubleshooting; spur-of-the-moment stageside fixes; basic "performance" enhancements; and more. With tips and techniques specific to each of the numerous...
This is the first hands-on how-to manual devoted to the legendary Gibson Les Paul, a guitar favored by stars like Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and Keith Richards, to name just a few. This guidebook shows owners and dreamers the basics of selecting and buying a Les Paul; maintenance and repairs such as tuning, setting intonation, tremolo alignment, fret repairs, bridge and nut adjustments, electrics troubleshooting; spur-of-the-moment stageside fixes; basic "performance" enhancements; and more. With tips and techniques specific to each of the many Les Paul models, this book is the apprentice guitarist’s ticket to electrifying success.
\ From the PublisherVintage Guitar Magazine“…a great reference for budding rockers, as it covers the Epiphone models as well as the older Gibson brothers and is packed with tips and tricks to make any Les-Paul-style guitar play better…Especially useful are the photos that show nearly every current variation of Les Paul with various parts removed and describing the placement of wiring and screws…It makes for a great reference shelf item for those times when your Les Paul needs a little extra.”\ Canadian Musician“…the ultimate owner's manual for these iconic instruments.”\ \ \