About the Book
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 61. Chapters: Les Paul, Harry Partch, Timothy Gilbert, Wurlitzer, Leo Fender, Dean Zelinsky, Charlie Nothing, C.F. Theodore Steinway, Dennis Bathory-Kitsz, James Lick, Quintron, Wolfgang Zuckermann, William Steinway, Randy Parsons, North Tonawanda Barrel Organ Factory, David Jacques Way, Brian Dewan, Herb David, Henry E. Steinway, Roger Linn, Abraham Wechter, Henry Hottinger Collection, Semie Moseley, Theodore E. Steinway, Tish Ciravolo, Del Langejans, George William Fullerton, Rocky Mount Instruments, Henry Z. Steinway, Don Randall, Wayne Henderson, Leon Dewan, Orville Gibson, William Dowd, Okie Adams, Rock-Ola, Lowrey organ, Mark Miyoshi, Oliver Ackermann, Galanti, Douglas Ewart, Paul Reed Smith, Sam Rizzetta, Tip Lamberson, DBZ Guitars, Christian Frederick Martin, GHS, Charles G. Conn, Paul McGill, Alfred Laubin, Gregg Alf, Larrivee, William Colvig, JBovier Stringed Instruments, George S. Sandstrom, Diomedes Matos, Lee Santana, Russell Cook, Robert "Bud" Larsen, John D'Angelico, David Monette, Brian Wittman, Gallien-Krueger, Milan Mike Trbovich, John Harris. Excerpt: Lester William Polsfuss (June 9, 1915 - August 12, 2009)-known as Les Paul-was an American jazz and country guitarist, songwriter and inventor. He was a pioneer in the development of the solid-body electric guitar which made the sound of rock and roll possible. He is credited with many recording innovations. Although he was not the first to use the technique, his early experiments with overdubbing (also known as sound on sound), delay effects such as tape delay, phasing effects and multitrack recording were among the first to attract widespread attention. His innovative talents extended into his playing style, including licks, trills, chording sequences, fretting techniques and timing, which set him apart from his contemporaries and inspired many...
