The Epiphone Guitar Book

Author : Walter Carter
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493079239
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Epiphone Guitar Book written by Walter Carter and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Epiphone, one of the oldest and most famous guitar companies, is told by former staff historian Walter Carter. It's an epic story spanning three centuries, from Old World roots in the 19th century to the golden age of American makers in the 20th century and onward into the global market of the new millennium. It's the story of America's business, from an individual luthier to a family business and on to corporate ownership. And it's the story of American popular music, powered by Epiphone guitars, from big-bodied Emperor that drove the swing bands of the 1930s, to the electric hollowbodies of the 1960s used by The Beatles and studio ace Howard Roberts, to custom solidbody models for such modern rockers as Noel Gallagher (Oasis), Jeff Waters (Annihilator), and Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance). Beautifully illustrated with photos of all the important Epiphone instruments and the extraordinary musicians who played them, this is a fascinating history of an iconic name in the world of the guitar.

Author : Dave Burrluck
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493079255
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The PRS Electric Guitar Book written by Dave Burrluck and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Tony Bacon
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493079263
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The SG Guitar Book written by Tony Bacon and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To many vintage guitar fans, it seems inconceivable that Gibson dumped the Sunburst Les Paul in 1960 and, during the following year, introduced a completely new design, the one that we know now as the SG (“solid guitar”). At the time, however, it made good business sense. Sales of the Les Paul were faltering, and Gibson decided to blow a breath of fresh air through its solidbody electric guitar line. The company described the result as an “ultra-thin, hand-contoured, double-cutaway body.” The modernistic amalgam of bevels and points and angles was a radical departure, and this new book tells the story of all the SG models that followed: the Junior, Special, Standard, Custom, and more. There are interviews with and stories about Gibson personnel through the years, and all the major SG players, including Pete Townshend, Frank Zappa, Eric Clapton, Angus Young, George Harrison, Gary Rossington, Tony Iommi, and Derek Trucks. In the tradition of Tony Bacon's bestselling series of guitar books, The SG Guitar Book is three great volumes in one package: a collection of drool-worthy pictures of the coolest guitars; a gripping story from the earliest prototypes to the latest exploits; and a detailed collector's database of every production SG model ever made.

Author : Hans Moust
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780634009662
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guild Guitar Book written by Hans Moust and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1999-11-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). Guild guitars have been around since the early 1950s, and by the beginning of the '60s, the company had established a solid reputation for its electric and acoustic archtops, which are still widely regarded today. Despite this enduring popularity, little was known about the history of Guild. The Guild Guitar Book is the result of years of intensive research and countless photo sessions. It includes a thorough history of the company and its guitars, including serial numbers, specifications, original prices, and all the information needed to date Guild guitars. Features hundreds of photos, with a beautiful 40-page color section. Now Back in Print!

Author : Walter Carter
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780879308957
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Gibson Electric Guitar Book written by Walter Carter and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2007 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). The Gibson Electric Guitar Book is a comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to Gibson electrics past and present. Starting with the ES-150 generally acknowledged as the first commercially successful electric guitar through the 335s, Les Pauls, SGs, Firebirds, and more, it is packed with facts, stories, and images that tell the story of Gibson's great guitars and their most famous and influential players.

Author : Walter Carter
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493079271
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mandolin in America written by Walter Carter and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When large numbers of students from Spain arrived in New York in 1880, they introduced the American public to a new instrument – the mandolin. Spanning more than a century, this book chronicles the national mandolin craze that swept across the nation and the evolution of the instrument in America to the present day. Eclipsing the banjo and guitar as the most popular fretted instrument in the late 19th century, the mandolin inspired the formation of the Gibson company. After World War I, the mandolin went into a long period of decline, during which it found sanctuary in rural string bands and bluegrass music. By the 1980s, a revival was underway, with adventurous players using mandolins in all types of musical settings, including symphonic, semi-classical ensembles, jazz, klezmer, Irish, choro, and all the branches emanating from bluegrass. The Mandolin in America profiles all the significant makers, including Bigsby, Epiphone, Fender, Flatiron, Giacomel, Gibson, Gilchrist, Lyon & Healy, Martin, Monteleone, National, Nugget, Vega, Vinaccia, and Washburn. Lavishly illustrated with color photos throughout, this is a must-have volume for collectors and music enthusiasts alike.

Author : Terry Burrows
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN 13 : 0760349231
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Les Paul Manual written by Terry Burrows and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you love Les Paul guitars? The Les Paul Manual: Buying, Maintaining, Repairing, and Customizing Your Gibson and Epiphone Les Paul has all you need to know about this amazing instrument.

Author : Tony Bacon
Publisher : Backbeat Books
ISBN 13 : 1476856370
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book History of the American Guitar written by Tony Bacon and published by Backbeat Books. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). First published in 2001 and now updated and expanded, History of the American Guitar begins in New York City in the 1830s with the arrival of Christian Martin, from Germany, to set up the Martin company. From that historic moment, the book takes readers on a fascinating and comprehensive visual tour of U.S. guitar history. Over 75 brand names are represented, with more than 300 guitars photographed in stunning detail, including Bigsby, Danelectro, D'Angelico, D'Aquisto, Ditson, Dobro, Dyer, Epiphone, Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, James Trussart, Kay, Maccaferri, Martin, Micro-Frets, Mosrite, Oahu, Ovation, Regal, Rickenbacker, Stella, Stromberg, Suhr, Taylor, Vega, Washburn, Wilkanowski, and many more. The interrelated stories of the guitar, mandolin, and banjo are mixed seamlessly with the history of the diverse American music that grew and prospered with these instruments, from country to blues, from jazz to rock. The bulk of the instruments illustrated were part of the celebrated collection of Scott Chinery, photographed before Chinery's untimely death and the subsequent break-up of his unique collection. The book presents every important episode in the story of the American luthier's art and is an unparalleled resource for every musician, collector, and music fan.

Author : Tony Bacon
Publisher : Backbeat Books
ISBN 13 : 1476855943
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Stratocaster Guitar Book written by Tony Bacon and published by Backbeat Books. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Guitar Reference). Leo Fender's company changed the course of popular music in 1954 when they introduced the Stratocaster. Since then, the Strat has been played by countless guitarists, from Jimi Hendrix to Buddy Guy and Jeff Beck. In this book, interviews with important Strat players from every decade illustrate the instrument's versatility, playability, and continuing importance. This is the complete story of the Stratocaster and the Fender company, from the struggles of the 1950s to the new models, retro reissues, and luscious collectibles of the 21st century. The Stratocaster Guitar Book is a glorious compendium of beautiful pictures, a gripping history, and a detailed guide to all Strat models. A must for all guitar lovers!

Author : Tony Bacon
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780879307110
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul written by Tony Bacon and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2002 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1952 the first Gibson Les Paul solidbody electric guitar was made and 2002 will be the 50th anniversary of its creation. This book is a chronicle of the entire range of Gibson Les Paul guitars, the stories surrounding their creation and the artists (such as Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton) who played them. Made by the Gibson company, the Les Paul was the result of a collaboration with brilliant guitarist Les Paul, one half of the famous Les Paul and Mary Ford Duo. Every model is described and its different specifications unravelled, with colour photographs that reveal the complexity and beauty of these important guitars over the last 50 years.