The idea for the solid body electric guitar AND multi-track recording came from one man’s brain (and garage) – and his name is on the headstock of the most iconic guitar ever made: the Gibson Les Paul.
Now through December 31, 2009, music fans of all stripes have a rare opportunity to see the beginnings of both innovations in an exhibit designed around the creative spirit of the 93 year old inventor.
There you’ll find the famous section of railroad tie with a string attached (which constituted his earliest experiment at creating a solid-body guitar), the cobbled together telephone, speaker, and broomstick that made up one of his earliest attempts at amplification, and the workshop with his now antique lathes that were used to make history.
Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen was just there – along with his favorite 12 vintage Les Paul’s – for a fantastic guitar show.
If you go, be sure to take advantage of the studio portion where guests can jam virtually with the master.
http://www.discoveryworld.org/lespaul.php
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