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The Story of Paul Bigsby: Father of the Modern Electric Solidbody Guitar [With
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The Story of Paul Bigsby: Father of the Modern Electric Solidbody Guitar [With CD (Audio)] Leather - 2009

by Andy Babiuk

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(Book). Most musicians are familiar with the famous Bigsby Vibrato, but not as many know about the wonderful guitars that Paul Bigsby built in the 1940s. Bigsby, who was responsible for developing and refining the pedal steel guitar, also built the first modern solid body electric guitar for Merle Travis in 1948, predating Leo Fender and Gibson's Les Paul by a number of years. The Story of Paul A. Bigsby tells how Bigsby influenced Fender and Gibson, as well as a number of other guitar manufacturers, in building techniques and design. This deluxe illustrated coffee table book contains over 300 color and black & white photos. Many of these have not previously been published, and over 50 are actual Bigsby instrument photos taken by fine arts photographer Greg Morgan. The book also comes with an audio CD of Paul Bigsby, recorded in the late 1950s, telling stories of his business. Special Limited Edition of 800 books autographed by Fred Gretsch and packaged in an attractive deluxe box!

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  • Title The Story of Paul Bigsby: Father of the Modern Electric Solidbody Guitar [With CD (Audio)]
  • Author Andy Babiuk
  • Binding Leather
  • Edition Har/Com Co
  • Pages 196
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher FG Publishing
  • Publication date 2009-02
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bookmark, Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Limited Edition, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780615254074 / 0615254071
  • Weight 6.2 lbs (2.81 kg)
  • Dimensions 13.9 x 10.9 x 1.8 in (35.31 x 27.69 x 4.57 cm)
  • Category Music/Songbooks

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The Story of Paul Bigsby: Father of the Modern Electric Solid Body Guitar
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The Story of Paul Bigsby: Father of the Modern Electric Solid Body Guitar

by Babiuk, Andy

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Gretsch Enterprises Inc, 2009. Paperback. New. hardback/cd co edition. 196 pages. 13.75x10.75x1.75 inches.
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A$337.34
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