Author: Vic DaPra

The slang “burst” has been used to describe a specific Gibson Les Paul, manufactured from 1958 to 1960. The impact of this guitar has and continues to shake the music world. From the dozens of guitar idols, who played it and those fortunate enough to have owned one or more, the Gibson Les Paul Sunburst possesses a mystique and magic, not found in any other electric guitar. With its unique sound, spectacular beauty and playability, the burst has shaped the landscape of the blues/rock genre, as we know it today.
The “Burst Believers II” in this book, John Sebastian, Mick Taylor, Paul Rodgers, Drew Berlin, Dickey Betts, Randy Bachman, Matthias Jabs, Howard Leese, Paul Warren, Charlie Daniels, Billy Squier, Paul Stanley, Warren Haynes, Gary Rossington, George Gruhn, Bernie Marsden, Robby Krieger, Phil Keaggy, Rick Vito, Tak Matsumoto, and many more, have been kind enough to share their experiences and stories that you will enjoy reading. From the hundreds of color photographs, to the serial number index make this book a “must” for players and collectors alike.