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Author : Frank Meyers
Publisher : Centerstream Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781574243154
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (431 download)
Download or read book History of Japanese Electric Guitars written by Frank Meyers and published by Centerstream Publications. This book was released on 2015-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: General Reference
Author : Tony Bacon
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493083589
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)
Download or read book The Ibanez Electric Guitar Book written by Tony Bacon and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-10-03 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Color and B&W photos throughout
Author : Paul Atkinson
Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 1789142733
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (891 download)
Download or read book Amplified written by Paul Atkinson and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2020-10-14 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "For me, a truly compelling, fact-packed read all about how guitars are made, look, sound, and play. Atkinson admirably recounts a century of history, invention, and experimentation by experts and amateurs of a revolutionary instrument. Highly recommended for anyone who has a guitar, and for anyone who wants one."—KT Tunstall, singer-songwriter and guitarist "Atkinson has put a fantastically exhaustive amount of work into this book for all of us global guitar nerds to enjoy. It’s so much fun to dive into it full immersion, and glean everything from details on iconic artist guitars to strange inventions from creatives on the fringe!"—Jennifer Batten, guitarist (Michael Jackson, Jeff Beck) “A great resource for all guitar players, tinkerers, and enthusiasts. Atkinson’s well-researched book provides essential and fascinating facts of this unique instrument’s development over the course of more than a century.”—Paul Brett, rock guitarist, journalist, guitar designer “Atkinson has dug deep into the history of the electric guitar to create a detailed view of the ways in which makers and musicians have tried—and in many cases succeeded—to move its design forward. This engaging new book will be required reading for anyone interested in the development of one of the most popular and revolutionary instruments ever created.”—Tony Bacon, guitar historian and author An in-depth look at the invention and development of the electric guitar, this book explores how the electric guitar’s design has changed and what its design over the years has meant for its sound. A heavily illustrated history with amps turned up to eleven, Amplified celebrates this beloved instrument and reveals how it has evolved through the experiments of amateur makers and part-time tinkerers. Digging deep into archives and featuring new interviews with makers and players, it will find admirers in all shredders, luthiers, and fans of electric sound.
Author : Tony Bacon
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1476856419
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (768 download)
Download or read book Squier Electrics written by Tony Bacon and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1982, Fender revived an old guitar-string name for its new line of Japanese-made electric guitars. Millions of guitars later, and celebrating its 30th anniversary, Squier is almost as important to the company as the main Fender brand. Guitar pundit Tony Bacon reveals the stories behind the original (and collectible) Japanese-made Squier Series models, the way that Fender has often been more adventurous and experimental with Squier, away from its protected main brand, and the famous musicians who have chosen to play Squier instruments, from Courtney Love and her Venus model to blink-182's Tom DeLonge and his one-pickup/one-control signature Stratocaster. Full of the luscious pictures, absorbing narrative, and collector's data that characterize Bacon's best-selling instrument books, Squier Electrics is the only guide to one of the most popular guitar brands of recent times.
Author : Brad Tolinski
Publisher : Anchor
ISBN 13 : 0385541007
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (855 download)
Download or read book Play It Loud written by Brad Tolinski and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspiration for the Play It Loud exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art "Every guitar player will want to read this book twice. And even the casual music fan will find a thrilling narrative that weaves together cultural history, musical history, race, politics, business case studies, advertising, and technological discovery." —Daniel Levitin, Wall Street Journal For generations the electric guitar has been an international symbol of freedom, danger, rebellion, and hedonism. In Play It Loud, veteran music journalists Brad Tolinski and Alan di Perna bring the history of this iconic instrument to roaring life. It's a story of inventors and iconoclasts, of scam artists, prodigies, and mythologizers as varied and original as the instruments they spawned. Play It Loud uses twelve landmark guitars—each of them artistic milestones in their own right—to illustrate the conflict and passion the instruments have inspired. It introduces Leo Fender, a man who couldn't play a note but whose innovations helped transform the guitar into the explosive sound machine it is today. Some of the most significant social movements of the twentieth century are indebted to the guitar: It was an essential element in the fight for racial equality in the entertainment industry; a mirror to the rise of the teenager as social force; a linchpin of punk's sound and ethos. And today the guitar has come full circle, with contemporary titans such as Jack White of The White Stripes, Annie Clark (aka St. Vincent), and Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys bringing some of the earliest electric guitar forms back to the limelight. Featuring interviews with Les Paul, Keith Richards, Carlos Santana, Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai, and dozens more players and creators, Play It Loud is the story of how a band of innovators transformed an idea into a revolution.
Author : Tony Bacon
Publisher : Backbeat Books
ISBN 13 : 1476856117
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (768 download)
Download or read book Flying V, Explorer, Firebird written by Tony Bacon and published by Backbeat Books. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Guitar Reference). Until the launch of the Flying V and Explorer in 1958, electric guitars were supposed to look like...guitars. Suddenly, Gibson turned conventional design upside down, almost literally, by using straight lines and angular body shapes, changing the way electrics could look and, in the process, creating a set of rare future collectables. Flying V, Explorer, Firebird tells the story of those first peculiar instruments and goes on to describe Gibson's second attempt at nonstandard designs with the Firebird of the early '60s. The book shows how most of these were a commercial failure at first and goes on to detail the influence of the designs on guitar-makers such as Hamer, Jackson, Dean, Ibanez, and BC Rich, all of whom embraced Gibson's original weird-is-good design ethic. In parallel with the story of the makers is an absorbing account of the players who discovered these odd-shaped instruments, including Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society), the Edge (U2), and Rick Nielsen (Cheap Trick). Interviews with players and makers illuminate the story of this fascinating assortment of electric guitar innovations, alongside specially commissioned images of every key model and brand and an enviable collection of guitar memorabilia, plus a gallery of leading guitarists photographed in action with their instruments. If it's weird and has strings, it's in Flying V, Explorer, Firebird .
Author : Michael Wright
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9781884883088
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (83 download)
Download or read book Guitar Stories written by Michael Wright and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Michael Wright builds on the success of his Guitar Stories, Volume One in this series of histories of cool guitars. Volume Two continues Wright's incredible research and painstaking attention to detail, covering brands that had a heavy impact in the world of the guitar, including companies such as Kay, Alamo, Veleno, Martin Electrics, Maccaferri, and Guild Solidbodies. As with Volume One, over 800 rare and fascinating photos (including sumptuous full-color spreads) help to tell the tale of these innovative instruments. Includes a helpful index. Also available: Guitar Stories, Volume One 00330018 $29.95.
Author : Tony Bacon
Publisher : Chartwell Books
ISBN 13 : 9780785833543
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (335 download)
Download or read book 2,000 Guitars written by Tony Bacon and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2,000 Guitars will introduce you to a lengthy list of the most incredible instruments from all over the world, including all your favorite makes, models and guitar styles you've never seen before. With guitars you've never seen in your life, this collection is a must-have for any guitar enthusiast or beginner. Not only is this volume the go-to place for classic guitar styles, bass guitars are a featured item in the catalogue. From Fender to Gibson and everything in between, this book highlights some of the most popular guitars of recent years as well as historical instruments. The incredible array of featured instruments is arranged alphabetically by maker/manufacturer for easy access. For convenient browsing, sections are further organized by subdivisions, including solid-bodied guitars, semi-solid-bodied guitars, acoustic guitars, and bass guitars. Gorgeous, high quality photos only further enhance the presentation of the beautiful instruments inside 2,000 Guitars. This book is a well-designed, organized and thorough collection of the most beautiful and interesting guitars on the planet. Clean, modern spreads featuring high-quality, professional photos showcase thousands of full-color photographs of the world's most coveted guitars. 2,000 Guitars is the must-have book for any guitar collector or historian in your life.
Author : Jon Chappell
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118050827
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Blues Guitar For Dummies written by Jon Chappell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-23 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you wish you could play your favorite blues music on guitar? Even if you don’t read music, it’s not difficult with Blues Guitar for Dummies. With this hands-on guide, you’ll pick up the fundamentals instantly and start jamming like your favorite blues artists! Blues Guitar for Dummies covers all aspects of blues guitar, showing you how to play scales, chords, progressions, riffs, solos, and more! It’s packed with musical examples, chords charts, and photos that let you explore the genre and play the songs of the great blues musicians. This accessible guide will give you the skills you need to: Choose the right guitar, equipment, and strings Hold, tune, and get situated with your guitar Play barre chords and strum to the rhythm Recognize the structure of a blues song Tackle musical riffs Master melodies and solos Make your guitar sing, cry, and wail Jam to any type of blues In addition to this must-have book, a bonus CD is included so that you can listen to famous songs, practice your riffs and chords, and develop your style as a blues musician. It also features a quick guide to musical notation and suggestions on albums, artists, and guitars for further enjoyment. With Blues Guitar for Dummies, you can re-create the masterpieces of the blues legend without the expensive lessons!
Author : George Gruhn
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780879304225
Total Pages : 628 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (42 download)
Download or read book Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars written by George Gruhn and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1999 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The original version of this guide has sold over 30,000 copies. This new edition has been expanded by 25% and promises to become an invaluable resource. For collectors, dealers and players, this completely updated "field guide" provides specifications, serial numbers, and more for determining the originality of vintage American acoustic and electric fretted instruments. Detailing thousands of models by every major manufacturer, the book now includes expanded coverage of Martin, Guild, Mosrite, Dobro, Gibson banjos, Fender amps, Gibson amps, plus updates on the latest models from Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker, and others since 1990.
Author : Willie Moseley
Publisher : Nautilus
ISBN 13 : 9781936946518
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (465 download)
Download or read book Peavey Guitars written by Willie Moseley and published by Nautilus. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let's tell it like it was: By the late 1970s, the Peavey Electronics Corporation was already respected among working musicians for its well-made, reasonably-priced amplifiers and P.A. systems. Then Peavey proceeded to turn the electric guitar-manufacturing business upside down when the company introduced its T-60 guitar and matching T-40 bass. High-quality instruments with innovative circuitry that evoked unique sounds, the T-60 and T-40 quickly carved out an impressive share of the guitar market. Moreover, the T-60 had a suggested list price that was less than half of the price of the models with which Peavey intended to compete... and Peavey's list price included a case, while the list price of the competing models didn't. This is the story of a group of Mississippi mavericks, led by Hartley Peavey and Chip Todd, and their quest to develop stringed instruments that were as durable, functional and popular as Peavey amplifiers. It's a definitive American success story, and it's only one part of the Peavey legend.
Author : Rob Silver
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781505645729
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (457 download)
Download or read book Japanese Scales for Guitar written by Rob Silver and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-12-20 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The guide maps out a variety of traditional Japanese scales for guitar. Included are the THE KUMOI SCALE, THE HIROJOSHI SCALE, THE IWATO SCALE, THE IN-SEN SCALE, THE YO SCALE and THE IN SCALE.
Author : Tony Bacon
Publisher : Backbeat Books
ISBN 13 : 9780879304089
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (4 download)
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 : Yasuhiko Iwanade
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780793573745
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (737 download)
Download or read book The Beauty of the 'Burst written by Yasuhiko Iwanade and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1998 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). Finally, the long-awaited English edition of this historic Japanese book is here! The Beauty of the 'Burst pays tribute to Gibson's magnificent Sunburst Les Pauls made between 1958 and 1960, the most highly prized solidbody electric guitars ever. The magnitude of their value is directly related to their look (outrageous wood patterns, or "figured" timber), since non-players are paying top dollar for them. The book features lavish full-color photos of these beautiful instruments throughout; the guitars of famous players; a foreword by Ted McCarty; a bio of the author, world renowned collector Yasuhiko Iwanade; and the "Science of the Burst" section with over 30 pages of detailed reference facts on every facet of the guitar, including colors, wood figure, pick-ups, hardware and qualities of "voice." This may be the closest guitarists will ever be able to get to these incredibly collectible beauties! 216 pages, 8-1/2 x 11 Softcover
Author : Brian Tarquin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1621534154
Total Pages : 541 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (215 download)
Download or read book Guitar Encyclopedia written by Brian Tarquin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 541 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From renowned guitarist and multi-Emmy-award winning composer, Brian Tarquin, comes a display-quality, full-color reference guide to guitars. The Guitar Encyclopedia begins with the history of guitars spanning back to the birth of Epiphone by a Greek immigrant and the great inventions of Les Paul, to the boom of the Rock-‘n-Roll-shredder days with Ibanez guitars and the futuristic designs of the Gibson Moderne and the Randy Rhodes Polka Dot Flying V. The book also contains interviews from guitar designers such as Fender and Eastwood, as well as boutique companies such as Gander and Specimen. A far cry from other dry schematic encyclopedias, this book details the connections between different guitars and the monumental recordings that they produced. With introductions by Gary Hoey, Chris Poland (Megadeth), and Eric Shoaf (Vintage Guitar magazine), this book provides a rich and unique account of iconic guitars throughout history. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
Author : Martin Koch
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783901314148
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (141 download)
Download or read book Building Electric Guitars written by Martin Koch and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains step by step, with over 1800 photos and more than 600 illustrations how to layout and build your own electric guitar. Build an entire guitar in a small room on a homemade multifunctional work table. Only a router and some easy-to-make jigs are required to prepare the wood.
Author : Ron Rothman
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764355202
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (552 download)
Download or read book Harmony written by Ron Rothman and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-28 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American made instruments from The Harmony Guitar Company receive long overdue recognition and credit in this volume through detailed text, color photographs, and catalog information. Produced between 1945 and 1975, many musicians, both amateur and professional, began their musical experiences playing Harmony guitars. Rockets, Stratotones, Rebels, Sovereigns, and Stellas are examples included in this book with specific model information and catalog reprints, along with detailed photos. Basses and the other Harmony instruments are also represented. Well known players such as Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, and Dave Davies have had experiences with Harmony guitars, which are shared in this book. Read about the guitars that Harmony fans have come to love. See how Harmony grew to be one of the most prolific manufacturers of guitars in this country before their fall from grace in the mid 1970s.
