Guitar Classics Magazine Gibson Archtop Bible BB King Steve Howe SKU 1626

Guitar & Bass Classics – The Gibson Archtop Bible – 132-Page Special Edition

A specialist 132-page collector's magazine celebrating Gibson's legendary archtop, hollowbody and semi-acoustic electric guitars.

Features a striking sunburst Gibson guitar on the front cover, with extensive colour photography, vintage instrument history, expert reviews, musician features and practical restoration advice.

Inside This Issue:

• Gibson Archtop History – From Lloyd Loar's early innovations through to the celebrated ES series.

• Gibson ES-175, ES-295, ES-335 & ES-330 – Vintage history, model development and specialist features.

• B.B. King – His famous Gibson Lucille guitar and musical legacy.

• Eric Clapton – His connection with Gibson's ES-335.

• Steve Howe – His celebrated Gibson ES-175.

• Alvin Lee, Joe Brown, Bernard Butler, Johnny A, Justin Hayward & Barrie Cadogan – Artist features and guitar stories.

• Vintage Guitar Reviews – Gibson ES-339, ES-195, ES-Les Paul and Luther Dickinson Signature models.

• DIY Workshops – Gibson ES-175 restoration, hollowbody electronics and semi-acoustic maintenance.

• Vintage Collecting – Rare models, classic finishes, craftsmanship and the evolution of Gibson's semi-acoustic designs.

A fantastic reference for Gibson enthusiasts, vintage guitar collectors, musicians and anyone interested in classic electric guitar history.

Condition: Pre-owned – Good

The front cover shows visible light surface scuffs, small marks and general handling wear, particularly noticeable against the darker background. Minor rubbing and wear are present along the edges and corners, with slight curvature to the cover.

The photographed interior pages appear clean, bright and well preserved, with clear printing and no obvious major tears or significant damage.

Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.

Important: Any original free gifts, promotional extras, supplements or additional items originally supplied with the magazine are no longer included. Magazine only.

Packaging & Postage

• UK: Securely packaged in a hardback envelope.

• International: Securely packaged in a cardboard mail-size box.

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SKU: 1626