Ronald Lynn Wood Knihy

Set in the mid-1950s, the narrative explores Ted McCarty's vision for Gibson as he sought to innovate beyond traditional guitar designs. Collaborating with a local artist, McCarty introduced groundbreaking models like the Moderne, Flying V, and Explorer, which featured unique straight lines. This book provides an in-depth history of the Explorer guitar, showcasing its evolution through a rich collection of color photographs that highlight its various versions over time.

(Guitar). The Moderne is an electric guitar designed by Gibson in 1957 alongside the Flying V and Explorer as part of a stylistically advanced line. Sources claim that Gibson made a handful of prototypes, but an original has yet to surface. The Moderne was eventually put into production in 1982. Because of their very limited production and forward design, Modernes are highly sought by collectors. Here is the story, explained in interviews and photos, of this curious development associated with the golden era of guitar making.