Half a Century of the Greatest Electric Guitars By: Tony Bacon The first Les Paul guitar, launched in 1952, was a Gold-top model. It was quickly followed by four more classics: the black Custom, the budget Junior and Special, and the revered sunburst Standard. Fifty years later, Les Pauls are still in great demand as vintage collectables or as brand new guitars from Gibson's still flourishing factory. This book covers the instruments, and the players who made them famous with in-depth text and a wonderful collection of photos. 158 pages, softbound book