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Flying V, Explorer, Firebird : An Odd-Shaped History of Gibson's Weird Electric Guitars by Tony Bacon (2011, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-101617130087
ISBN-139781617130083
eBay Product ID (ePID)108196820
Product Key Features
Book TitleFlying V, Explorer, Firebird : an Odd-Shaped History of Gibson's Weird Electric Guitars
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2011
TopicMusical Instruments / Guitar, Printed Music / Guitar & Fretted Instruments
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic
AuthorTony Bacon
Book SeriesGuitar Reference Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight21.8 Oz
Item Length11.1 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal787.87
SynopsisUntil the launch of the Flying V and Explorer in 1958, electric guitars were supposed to look like guitars. Suddenly, Gibson turned conventional design upside down, almost literally, by using straight lines and angular body shapes, changing the way electrics could look. This title tells the story of those first peculiar instruments., Until the launch of the Flying V and Explorer in 1958, electric guitars were supposed to look like guitars. Suddenly, Gibson turned conventional design upside down, almost literally, by using straight lines and angular body shapes, changing the way electrics could look and, in the process, creating a set of rare future collectables. "Flying V, Explorer, Firebird" tells the story of those first peculiar instruments and goes on to describe Gibson's second attempt at non-standard designs with the Firebird of the early 60s. The book shows how most of these were a commercial failure at first and goes on to detail the influence of the designs on guitar-makers such as Hamer, Jackson, Dean, Ibanez, and BC Rich, all of whom embraced Gibson's original weird-is-good design ethic. In parallel with the story of the makers is an absorbing account of the players who discovered these odd-shaped instruments, including Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society), Edge (U2), and Rick Nielsen (Cheap Trick). Interviews with players and makers illuminate the story of this fascinating assortment of electric guitar innovations, alongside specially commissioned images of every key model and brand and an enviable collection of guitar memorabilia, plus a gallery of leading guitarists photographed in action with their instruments. If it's weird and has strings, it's in "Flying V, Explorer, Firebird".
LC Classification NumberML1015.G9
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- Jul 08, 2020
Cool book
As a guitar player for 40 years playing mostly the flying V but also other guitars like explorers . It is very interesting bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Aug 02, 2016
Gibson Explolrer and Flying V
A must read for any Gibson player and collector. I really loved learning the history of my guitars. Very in-depth, informative; and beautiful pictures.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Feb 16, 2025
Great condition beautiful and informativ...
Great condition beautiful and informative bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
