The Gibson L5 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781574240474)

(Guitar). Introduced in 1922, the Gibson L5 is the precursor of the modern archtop guitar. It was the first archtop to feature f-holes, which allowed it to project through the horn-dominated bands of the day. Its strong, full, warm sound was an immediate and overwhelming success that turned the heads of makers, players and listeners alike. This book takes a look at its history and most famous players, from its creation, through the Norlin years, to its standing today as the world's most popular jazz guitar. With its stunning 16-page full-color photo section, this book is a must for every guitar enthusiast's collection! 8-1/2 x 11 .

Author: Adrian Ingram
ISBN-10: 1574240471
ISBN-13: 9781574240474
Publisher: Centerstream Publications
Language: English
Published: 11/01/1997
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 11.06h x 8.46w x 0.24d