50 Years Of Gretsch Electrics

Author : Tony Bacon
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780879308223
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 50 Years of Gretsch Electrics written by Tony Bacon and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2005 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduced in 1954 as one of Gretsch's "Guitars of the Future," the White Falcon was an overwhelmingly impressive instrument. The influence of this spectacular new guitar spread to other models and guitar manufacturers. It was the dawn of a half-century of awe-inspiring guitars which are now favored by widely popular artists including Pete Townshend, Tom Petty, Alanis Morisette, Sheryl Crow, John Frusciante, Bo Diddley, and more. This book compiles the best of Gretsch's inventions over the past 50 years and tells the stories of their creation and the men who created them. Includes 100 photos! (8-1/2 inch. x 11 inch., 144 pages)

Author : Edward Ball
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764334849
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gretsch 6120 written by Edward Ball and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The iconic American guitar is the Gretsch model 6120, that Chet Atkins has endorsed and George Harrison, Pete Townshend, Brian Setzer, and other well known musicians used. 334 bold color images reveal its evolution into a highly collectible instrument produced in limited numbers. Fresh insights, compelling images, and significant new information explain what contributed to its development. Get the most accurate account to date of events in the Gretsch production environment of the 1950s and '60s. This book is an indispensable technical resource for dealers, collectors, and vintage guitar enthusiasts.

Author : Tony Bacon
Publisher : Backbeat Books
ISBN 13 : 9780879304089
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Gretsch Book written by Tony Bacon and published by Backbeat Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The popular authors of The Fender Book present a complete pictorial history of Gretsch guitars and the musicians who made them famous--from country music's Chet Atkins to the Beatles' George Harrison. Players and fans alike will enjoy the commentary and stunning, full-color photography. More than 70 Gretsch guitars are shown. 100 color photos.

Author : A. R. Duchossoir
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9781423426110
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guitar Identification written by A. R. Duchossoir and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2008 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Covering eight more years of models and updated with new photos and industry revelations, this handy book is an indispensable tool for novice and expert collectors to date instruments from the four most popular guitar manufacturers. Good for either your own instruments or a guitar that you are considering buying, this classic includes serial numbers and common features to help you date instruments quickly and accurately. This new edition features a suggested reading list, author bio, and over 150 illustrations.

Author : Tony Bacon
Publisher : Backbeat Books
ISBN 13 : 9781480399242
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Gretsch Electric Guitar Book written by Tony Bacon and published by Backbeat Books. This book was released on 2015-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE GRETSCH ELECTRIC GUITAR BOOK: 60 YEARS OF WHITE FALCONS 6120S JETS GENTS . . .

Author : Duffy, Dan
Publisher : Trafford
ISBN 13 : 9781412068239
Total Pages : 101 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Inside the Gretsch Guitar Factory : from 1957 to 1970 written by Duffy, Dan and published by Trafford. This book was released on 2005 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I played the guitars and signed the green "OK" card from 1957 to 1970. Did Fred Gretsch sell us out? I went to Washington D.C. to play a "court gig."

Author : Edward Ball
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764346439
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ball's Manual of Gretsch Guitars written by Edward Ball and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The ultimate go-to book for information about vintage Gretsch guitars of the 1950s ... supported by compelling photography and an extensive, batch-by-batch recreation of the Gretsch Brooklyn factory's lost production history."--Jacket flap.

Author : Mark S. Reinhart
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 147661783X
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chet Atkins written by Mark S. Reinhart and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-09-17 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlighting Chet Atkins’ 50-plus-year career as a virtuoso singer, songwriter and record producer, this book is an analysis and appreciation of the most noteworthy recordings of one of the world’s greatest guitarists. Atkins’ whole body of work—truly unmatched in the history of modern musical entertainment—and nearly 140 of his all-time greatest recordings are discussed. An overview of his life and work is provided.

Author : George Gruhn
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0879309741
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Electric Guitars and Basses written by George Gruhn and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2010 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portion of edition statement from Introd.

Author : Tony Bacon
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1476856389
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book History of the American Guitar written by Tony Bacon and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN GUITAR