The Fender Stratocaster is an icon that has conquered the world. The Strat was as radical as the music it created and - from Buddy Holly to Jimi Hendrix, Hank Marvin to Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton to the Beach Boys - the list of artists whose name is synonymous with this guitar is endless. "The Story of the Fender Stratocaster" traces the history of the guitar from its beginnings in 1954 through conversations with the all-time great players. These are the people who have inspired generations of music lovers; they tell why they choose this particular make of guitar, what makes it so special for them, and discuss their own particular sounds and playing techniques.

The Story of the Fender Stratocaster

Arts & Photography

Young, Bob

Minhinnett, Ray

Burrluck, Dave

Music

Stoddart Pub.

A look at the guitar as the historical heart of the musical revolution of the 50s. Analyzes the different makes (Gibsons, Fenders, jazz, country, Japanese, blues, etc.) with commentary by 15 top guitar writers like Dave Burrluck, Walter Carter, Rikky Rooksby, and Paul Trynka. Includes 200 color photographs, four fold-out spreads, memorabilia, anecdotes, news items, and pop trivia. 10.25x13" Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Classic Guitars of the '50s

Bacon, Tony

Carter, Walter

Wheeler, Tom

Trynka, Paul

Rooksby, Rikky

Morrish, John

Alexander,Charles

Duchossoir, Andre

Goldsmith, Thomas

Wright, Michael

Day,Paul

Jay, Stan

Wexer, Larry

Noguchi, Hiroyuki

Backbeat Books

(Book). This is a new kind of manual that helps electric guitarists adjust easily from the music shop to the workshop without demanding great technical skills. This accessible guide describes key procedures for applying the right adjustment at the right time, offering simple and straightforward advice and setting realistic targets for understanding and improving every electric guitar. 220 color photos, including nine fold-out spreads. Hardcover. 84 pages, 8-1/2 x 11

The Player's Guide to Guitar Maintenance

This spectacular volume showcases the stunning designs, technical innovations, and ingenious workmanship of Paul Reed Smith Guitars -- today's most important maker of electric guitars. It portrays every facet of this cutting-edge company's evolution, and spotlights outstanding PRS models. A breathtaking photographic gallery displays the Signature, signed by Smith; the Dragon, featuring opulent shell inlays; the Swamp Ash Special and Rosewood Limited, using non-standard materials; and the Santana models, honoring the best-known player of PRS guitars, Carlos Santana. A special section highlights exquisite examples of PRS' penchant for guitar building with the finest maple woods to create striking "flame-top" and "quilt-top" designs. Featuring 200 color photos, 5 fold-out spreads and a handsome slipcase, this book joins a line of lavish numbered limited Collector's Editions.

The PRS Guitar Book: A Complete History of Paul Reed Smith Guitars

(Guitar Reference). The PRS Guitar Book details every facet of the wonderful electric guitars made by PRS, the Maryland-based company founded in 1985 by musician and guitar builder Paul Reed Smith. The paperback edition is updated to include all the latest information on the acclaimed Singlecut models, as well as the intriguing story of the Santana SE the company's first venture into overseas manufacture. An inviting narrative describes the evolution of this internationally renowned guitar maker, while dynamic color photography spotlights outstanding PRS guitars such as the Signature, signed by Smith; the Dragon, sporting opulent shell inlays; the Swamp Ash Special and Rosewood Limited, using non-standard materials; and ultra-rare models from limited and custom runs. Other featured guitars include the latest acoustic-electrics, and the Santana models that celebrate the partnership between PRS guitars and their best-known player, Carlos Santana. A special section highlights the company's famed use of highly patterned maple woods, displaying the most stunning "flame-top" and "quilt-top" examples. This definitive book also provides an absorbing photo-essay on the making of a PRS guitar, plus specifications for identifying and dating PRS instruments. " The PRS Guitar Book is a must-have for any collector, PRS owner, or anyone who appreciates PRS guitars." Guitar Digest "Masterful ... tons of gorgeous, full-color photos." Guitar Player "This hefty volume of brilliantly colorful guitars made by Paul Reed Smith exemplifies the best and the brightest..." Dirty Linen "A fitting tribute to a company which has, in a short time, come to symbolize a quality alternative to the 'big two' American electric guitar manufacturers." Vintage Guitar

Humor & Entertainment

PRS guitars today appeal to a growing number of musicians, from Carlos Santana to Al Di Meola, from Zach Myers to Mark Tremonti. This book examines every part of PRS history, with an in-depth story, beautiful photographs, and detailed collector's info. Paul Reed Smith set up his first PRS factory in 1985 in Maryland and has devised guitars from the regular Custom and McCarty models, through the outrageously decorated Dragon specials and the controversial Singlecut, and on to recent achievements such as the Mira, Dave Grissom DGT, JA-15, and the S2 models. Dozens of guitars are pictured inside along with players, ads, catalogs, and rare memorabilia. A detailed reference section helps musicians and collectors identify and date PRS instruments, making this revised and updated edition of The PRS Electric Guitar Book a must for all guitar fans.

The PRS Electric Guitar Book: A Complete History of Paul Reed Smith Electrics

Backbeat

From the award winning team that produced the best selling Ultimate Guitar Book comes the most comprehensive book about the electric guitar. Its A-to-Z format covers more than 120 makers from around the world and details their successes and failures through 1,200 unique color, studio quality photographs. The book focuses on the iconic electric guitar with an introduction that places the electric guitar in a historical context, running from early acoustic instruments in the 16th century to amplification experiments in the 1930's. The main body of the book is the A-to-Z of brands, covering the key 65-year period from 1935 to 2000.

Electric Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia

Thunder Bay Pr

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