The Gibson Guitar From 1950, Ian C. Bishop

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The Gibson Guitar From 1950, Ian C. Bishop

Name: The Gibson Guitar From 1950, Ian C. Bishop
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6412
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Publication: London, Musical New Services Ltd., 1978

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [ii], 96.

Condition Report: Very Good. The binding remains firm and secure with no loose pages, though the original glossy red card wrappers exhibit moderate shelf-wear, primarily consisting of light rubbing to the panels, minor scuffing to the extremities, and slight edge-wear along the spine. Internally, the pages remain clean and bright, free from the heavy oxidation or age-toning frequently found in paperbacks of this vintage. Aside from a partially obscured previous ownership signature on the title page, the text block is entirely free from markings or annotations, presenting a very tidy, well-preserved copy for the researcher or collector.

Catalogue Note: This is a third printing of Ian C. Bishop’s foundational reference work, originally issued as a dedicated Guitar Magazine project. Heavily illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs, the book provides an early, in-depth look at Gibson's post-1950 solid body, semi-acoustic, and flat top models, tracking the evolution of the Les Paul, Explorer, Flying V, SG, and Firebird.

As early reference books on vintage guitars continue to be highly regarded by collectors, luthiers, and historians, Bishop’s detailed text has retained significant reference value.

Early UK printings such as this remain uncommon on the open market compared to the later 1990s reprints, appealing equally to Gibson enthusiasts and collectors of musical instrument literature.

First published as a Guitar Magazine project, The Gibson Guitar From 1950 by Ian C. Bishop stands as one of the earliest and most essential guides to the golden age of Gibson's electric and acoustic instruments. Spanning iconic solid bodies like the Les Paul and Flying V to renowned cello acoustics and flat tops, this book provides invaluable historical context, technical specifications, and serial number insights. An indispensable resource for any vintage guitar aficionado.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Ian C. Bishop

Book Publisher: Musical New Services Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Music

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 96

Book Publication Year: 1978

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Paperback

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: A Guitar Magazine Project

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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