The Pagemeister Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 "Led Zeppelin Gear: All The Gear From Led Zeppelin And The Solo Careers" is a 600-plus-page monster of a tome, filled with the instrumentation, amplification, effects and accessories that each member of LED ZEPPELIN used throughout their lifetime. Author Jeff Strawman has written the book in a chronological format, beginning with the emergence of the piece of gear was used for each member. Chapter One, "Jimmy Page: The Grand Sorcerer", which comes from a description from Keith Relf prior to performing "Shapes Of Things" at the Anderson Theatre in New York City, New York on March 30, 1968. From a found Spanish guitar to the Martin D-28 Marquis acoustic guitar that was used by Page on his last live performance in 2011, the reader will learn about Page use of selected pieces of signature gear to create the sound he wanted. Chapter Two, "John Paul Jones: The Groove", lets the reader learn that Jones is much, much more than just a bass guitarist. He is a multi-instrumentalist that is not afraid to pick up any instrument or have any instrumented crafted to get the music out of his head and projected out through his fingers. Jones had never stopped evolving and transforming sound and was never stuck or felt comfortable in just one genre. Chapter Three, "John Bonham: The Thunder", chronicles a kid from the Black Country that went from rags to riches in his eighteen-year professional musical career. The world will never see another drummer with Bonham's hard-hitting, technical expertise, being able to stay slightly behind the beat, showmanship and good looks. Chapter Four, "Robert Plant: The Lion", addresses that skinny, blond, head-strong Adonis who wanted to make it on his terms. He hasn't been linked to only just one genre of music, while still appearing current. Chapter Five, "Three Hours Of Lunacy", discusses the gear that were used to amplify ZEPPELIN at their gigs, from the earliest days up to their last performance. Chapter Six, "Magic Studio Days", is a song-by-song analysis of the gear that was used in the studio, both by the members of LED ZEPPELIN, as well by the engineers. Also included is a study of the tracks in each song, as well as a brief history on the songs. "Led Zeppelin Gear" will be released in hard cover, special edition leather bound and electronic formats on October 6. http://www.ledzepgearbook.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stairway is NOT stolen Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Seems like an interesting idea for a book. I'll have to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanetPage Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Seems like an interesting idea for a book. I'll have to check it out. ...interesting book; I will invest in this, beyond my knowledge, but the Instruments are Divine Piece of Art.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledded1 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I will be getting this for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Very interesting! Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithril46 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Sounds awesome, hope it details exactly Page's string gauges and such thru the years. There is much speculation and misinformation around this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedjeffy Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 And you can pre-order a copy starting tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Only Way To Fly Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Cool Cover shot of Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpMan Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I really want to find out the tambourine Plant used during the 72' NA tour. I mean the tone...the TONE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I wish this was available right now, for a good friend who's kinda down recently... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpense Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Sounds awesome, hope it details exactly Page's string gauges and such thru the years. There is much speculation and misinformation around this. No mystery here. Jimmy has been asked this many times in guitar magazines: Ernie Ball Slinky's .08-.38 and on Acoustic Ernie Ball Earthwoods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpense Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 The Pagemeister: Will there be a section citing sources? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sathington Willoughby Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I really want to find out the tambourine Plant used during the 72' NA tour. I mean the tone...the TONE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 It's a shame no publishing house was willing to take this book on instead of it having to be self-published. I mean, if they can publish Grateful Dead and Rolling Stones gear books, certainly there is a market for a Led Zeppelin gear book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedjeffy Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 The Pagemeister: Will there be a section citing sources? Yes, and it's a BIG section. It's a shame no publishing house was willing to take this book on instead of it having to be self-published. I mean, if they can publish Grateful Dead and Rolling Stones gear books, certainly there is a market for a Led Zeppelin gear book. Tis true. I was rejected by 8 publishing houses. The best reply was that Led Zeppelin was not topical. And this was right after the O2 concert and by a publisher that published many books on artists and bands. Alas, this will get published. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/led-zeppelin-gear/x/10908131#/story is the place to go to order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedjeffy Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 If you were not able to contribute to the original campaign (i.e.: PRE-ORDER A BOOK), you have a short time with a limited, SECOND campaign. Here is the link to the new campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/led-zeppelin-gear-part-deux/x/10908131#/story As always, I thank you for your support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Duck Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 And you can pre-order a copy starting tomorrow! Is it just me or does Page look a little like Ritchie Blackmore in this shot? I think it's the angle and his expression. The funny thing is that I've never thought the two men look anything alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingzoso Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Is it just me or does Page look a little like Ritchie Blackmore in this shot? I think it's the angle and his expression. The funny thing is that I've never thought the two men look anything alike.What a Trip!!! The author can write a 600 page tome of Led Zeppelin's Gear but then get it all wrong by using a picture of Ritchie Blackmore tuning up his Double-Neck. Who was the editor and publisher of this book (which I will buy, by the way)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckman Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 C'mon guys, ...Ritchie ??? This is Jimmy tuning his double neck. I reckon sometime in 1972 (Montreux?). Ritchie was no advocate of Gibson ever since he discovered Fender Strats in 1970. (and BTW, Blackmore began loosing hair in his twenties) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Why is there a picture of Ian Paice on the front playing a Vistalite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Kon Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Why is there a picture of Ian Paice on the front playing a Vistalite? No idea. Is that David Coverdale playing tambourine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Duck Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 No idea. Is that David Coverdale playing tambourine? It looks like Robert Plant circa 1994. The long blonde ringlets give him away. Speaking of hair...Ian Paice sported long, frizzy waves during his Purple days. His face is also rounder. That's not him on the drums on the book's cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedjeffy Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 What a Trip!!! The author can write a 600 page tome of Led Zeppelin's Gear but then get it all wrong by using a picture of Ritchie Blackmore tuning up his Double-Neck. Who was the editor and publisher of this book (which I will buy, by the way)? So funny! It is from May 27, 1972 in Amsterdam. Photo by Gijsbert Hanekroot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsj Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Do we have a release date for this book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 ^^An update posted 10 days ago says the new anticipated release date is December 2015.https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/led-zeppelin-gear-part-deux#/updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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