(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 ...
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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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Very good. "(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.
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Very Good. Very Good-Dust Jacket. Size: 10x0x12; Very good hardcover with very good-dust jacket and very good+ CD. Stated 1st edition, 2008, with complete number line down to 1. NOT ex-library. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square. Text and photos are unmarked and clean. CD appears unused. Dust jacket has some edgewear, most notably two small closed tears at heel of spine. Pages have the faint waviness frequently seen on high-gloss pages, mostly noticeable on the pages closest to the bulge created from the CD in pocket on back flyleaf. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping.
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Very Good. Size: 10x0x12; 1st edition, 1st printing. Light wear to covers. Text clean and unmarked. The binding is tight and square. Light wear to the dust jacket. CD STILL SEALED INSIDE. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!
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Paul, ?P.A.? Bigsby? Motorcycle designer, patternmaker, metal caster, musical instrument maker.
For years an enigma for which scant information existed, we finally get a comprehensive look at a man who pioneered several innovations in guitar making.
A designer and builder of pedal steel guitars and, in conjunction with guitarist Merle Travis, built one of the first solid body guitars. That guitar and its distinctive peg head inspired Leo Fender to create the famous Fender guitar line.
Bigsby is best known for the vibrato tailpiece that bears his name. Designed and created essentially on a dare, his vibrato tailpiece to this day remains unsurpassed in operation and application.
The book is profusely illustrated and details the life of a true legend and pioneer who lived and worked during one of the most creative periods of modern guitar history.
