The Ultimate Gibson Book provides an exciting new look at the history and importance of Gibson's electric guitars. Back in the 1890's, Orville Gibson created the first Gibson instrument which would later become one of the most highly sought after guitars in the world. Today's Gibson guitars are still built with truss rods based on a 1921 design. Everyone from Slash to Bob Marley and Les Paul, a 1960's artist for which one of the Gibson body styles is named, and millions of unknown guitarists drawn to them today ensure Gibson is still one of the world's leading guitar makers. The Ultimate Gibson Book provides an exciting new look at the history and importance of Gibson guitars as well as the never-ending future of the brand. The most thorough look at any guitar line, The Ultimate Gibson Book is your destination for everything Gibson related.
A lively guide to every Gibson guitar made from 1890 to the present day, The Ultimate Gibson Book is full of detailed information and illustrations of more than 300 instruments. Illustrated with over 380 color pictures, it's a fan's dream come true, offering a wealth of invaluable information in one clearly presented and easily accessible volume.

The Ultimate Gibson Book

Arts & Photography

Carter, Walter

Day,Paul

Music

Chartwell Books

The Ultimate Fender Book provides an exciting new look at the history and importance of Fender electric guitars. Back in the 40s, Leo Fender and his team ran a small business in California making a handful of steel guitars and amplifiers. Using this expertise to produce the world's first commercial solidbody electric guitar, they made musical history.
Everyone from Hendrix and Cobain to Clapton played a Fender, and millions of unknown guitarists drawn to them today ensure Fender is still the world's leading guitar maker. The Ultimate Fender Book provides an exciting new look at the history and importance of Fender guitars as well as the never-ending future of the brand.
A lively and accessible guide to every Fender electric guitar made from 1950 to the present day, it is full of detailed information and colour illustrations of more than 300 instruments. On the DVD, author Dave Hunter and guitarist Carl Verheyen guide viewers through a remarkable collection of vintage Fender guitars and amps, showing why these are among the most highly rated guitars ever made. It's a Fender fan's dream come true, offering the history and specifications of every Fender electric guitar in one clearly presented and easily accessible volume.

The Ultimate Fender Book

HUNTER, DAVE

For Fender fans and collectors, guitar enthusiasts, and lovers of popular music--a complete guide to Fender electric guitars, from the 1950s to the present. This in-depth story is illustrated with large, high-quality photos of rare, outstanding and unusual Fender models, together with some choice selections of Fender memorabilia. Advertising in Guitar Player and Bass Player magazines.

The Fender Book: A Complete History Of Fender Electric Guitars

Bacon, Tony

Backbeat

Until now, no single book has documented the fascinating development of GibsonÕs Les Paul guitars. This book examines the original collaboration between the traditional Gibson company and the brilliant musician Les Paul, and the resulting classic guitars. Unique color photographs highlight a multitude of luscious Les Paul models, including famous instruments owned by influential players. Meticulous listings for the collector document every Gibson Les Paul model from 1952 to the present day. 32 pages of color photos. 7-1/2 inch. x 9-3/4 inch.. Hardcover.

The Gibson Les Paul Book

Paul, Les

Telling the story of the electric guitar and the first successful company based solely on electric instruments, a complete history includes exclusive color photographs of rare and outstanding models and lists specifications for every model since 1953. IP.

The Rickenbacker Book: A Complete History of Rickenbacker Electric Guitars

Backbeat Books

The Gretsch Book pulls together the fascinating story of this American guitar manufacturer, highlighting links with key guitarists such as George Harrison, Duane Eddy and Chet Atkins. These three most famous of Gretsch players have their guitars pictured among over 70 sensational photographs of rare and unusual instruments that help The Gretsch Book illuminate the history of this characterful, eye-catching and idiosyncratic guitar maker. Original interviews with many Gretsch personnel add to a unique tour of the company's remarkably varied and colorful history, as The Gretsch Book practically and entertainingly clarifies this much misunderstood and wonderfully inventive guitar maker.

The Gretsch Book - A Complete History of Gretsch Electric Guitars

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

Wheeler, Tom

Trynka, Paul

Rooksby, Rikky

Morrish, John

Alexander,Charles

Burrluck, Dave

Duchossoir, Andre

Goldsmith, Thomas

Wright, Michael

Jay, Stan

Wexer, Larry

Noguchi, Hiroyuki

Now in its second edition, The Fender Book has become the definitive story of the worldÕs best-known solidbody electric guitars. From the Fender Electric Instrument Co.Õs earliest period to its most recent products, this bookÕs striking color photography showcases historyÕs finest Fenders plus the most unusual. Personal insights gathered form new interviews with Fender employees past and present bring to life the personality and genius of Leo Fender and his inventive company. Useful as well as entertaining, The Fender Book also provides a meticulous reference section of model specifications for identifying and dating Fenders made in the U.S., Japan, and elsewhere from 1950 to the present. 120 pages, 7 1/2 inch. x 9 3/4 inch., Hardcover.

The Fender Book: A Complete History of Fender Electric Guitars, 2nd Edition

Burns Book

Biographies & Memoirs

Pro/Am Music Resources

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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