Guitar History Books
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1. The Stratocaster ChroniclesThe world's most famous guitar had a golden anniversary in 2004, and this official, authorized book/CD package offers the best photos, quotes, facts and sounds to properly... more info
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Celebrating 50 Years of the Fender Strat. General Book (not sheet music). With Hardcover with CD. 10x10 inches. 280 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.00331056)
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2. The Hofner Guitar: A HistoryA true classic, back in print with an updated section covering 1994 to today! This book celebrates the glory years of Hofner, the company made famous by the Beatles' bassist... more info
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Guitar Reference. Guitar reference. With Hardcover. 8x11 inches. 88 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.00332774)
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3. The Classical Guitar: Revised and Expanded Fifth EditionWe proudly present the fifth edition of Maurice J. Summerfield's highly acclaimed ultimate reference book on the classical guitar. This brand new book features all the original... more info
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Its Evolution, Players and Personalities Since 1800. General Book (not sheet music). 8.5x12 inches. 376 pages. Published by Ashley Mark Publishing Company. (HL.00330785)
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4. Picks!Imagine a world with no guitar picks. Nothing but muted mandolins and bare-fingered banjos. No sounds of Doc Watson, Chet Atkins, or Stevie Ray Vaughan. You might as well... more info
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General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 6.5x6.5 inches. 112 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00330183)
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5. The Gibson Electric Guitar BookThe 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... more info
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Seventy Years of Classic Guitars. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 8.5x11 inches. 160 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00331792)
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6. A History of Marshall Valve Guitar Amplifiers, 1962-1992Marshall amps have defined the sound of rock for a generation, boasting such notable users as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore and Jimmy Page. This... more info
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General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 9x12 inches. 256 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.00330058)
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7. 50 Years of Gretsch ElectricsIntroduced 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... more info
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General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 8.5x11 inches. 144 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00331258)
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8. Taylor GuitarsThis gorgeous, premium book tells the story of how Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug took a small San Diego guitar-building company and transformed it into an industry leader that... more info
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30 Years of a New American Classic. General Book (not sheet music). With Hardcover. 10x12.5 inches. 220 pages. Published by Ppv Medien. (HL.00331191)
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9. Guitar World Presents Nirvana and the Grunge RevolutionIn a relatively short time span, grunge music exploded out of its native Seattle and became the most dominant force of the early '90s. Groundbreaking bands like Nirvana, Pearl... more info
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General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 6x9 inches. 208 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.00330368)
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10. Birth of the GrooveThe years 1945-1965 saw a radical and exciting shift in American popular music. Blues and swing jazz helped to produce a new musical form called rhythm and blues, which in... more info
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R&B, Soul and Funk Guitar: 1945-1965. Guitar Educational. Contains tablature. With Softcover with CD. 9x12 inches. 88 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.00695036)
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11. Jeff Beck - Crazy FingersThe definitive, unauthorized biography of Jeff Beck! This well-researched, enlightening book positions Jeff Beck's astonishing achievements - like the pioneering of feedback... more info
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General Book (not sheet music). 6x9.25 inches. 262 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00330738)
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12. Ampeg: The Story Behind the SoundAmpeg: The Story Behind the Sound tells the tale of this extraordinary company on its 50th anniversary, weaving together the American success story of the company founder,... more info
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General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 8.5x11 inches. 288 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.00330289)
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13. Gallagher, Marriott, Derringer & TrowerRory Gallagher, Steve Marriott, Rick Derringer and Robin Trower are guitar legends. The glue behind legendary barn-busting, hard-touring outfits like Taste, The Small Faces,... more info
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Their Lives and Music. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 8.5x11 inches. 304 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.00330766)
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14. Amps!Electric guitar players can choose from a library full of guitar books, but comparatively little has been written about the other 50% of the electric guitar: the amplifier.... more info
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The Other Half of Rock 'N' Roll. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 9x12 inches. 120 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.00330057)
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15. Acoustic GuitarForeword by C.F. Martin IV. This comprehensive guide explains how to buy and maintain the guitar that matches your needs. From its beginning in European classical music, through... more info
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The Composition, Construction, and Evolution of One of World's Most Beloved Instruments. Guitar Reference. Guitar reference. With Softcover. 5.75x8.5 inches. 396 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.00331185)
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16. RickenbackerThis 256-page soft-cover book gives a complete and illustrated history of the development of Rickenbacker instruments from 1931 to the present. Rickenbacker is the only book... more info
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Reference. Reference book. With Softcover. 9x12 inches. 256 pages. Published by Centerstream Publications. (HL.00000098)
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17. 50 Years of the Gibson Les PaulThis exciting book documents the complete decade-by-decade story of one of the world's most important and influential electric guitars. The Gibson Les Paul turned 50 years... more info
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Half a Century of the Greatest Electric Guitars. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 8.5x11 inches. 160 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00330951)
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18. The Guild Guitar BookGuild 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,... more info
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General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 9.5x12 inches. 184 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.00330502)
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19. Michael Bloomfield - If You Love These BluesGuitarist Michael Bloomfield shot to stardom in the '60s with The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Bob Dylan, The Electric Flag and on Al Kooper's Super Session. His story is... more info
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An Oral History. General Book (not sheet music). 6.25x9.5 inches. 280 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00330595)
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20. Roy Buchanan - American AxeRoy Buchanan was a guitarist's guitarist who shunned fame for a musical odyssey on America's roadhouse circuit with his battered Telecaster - melding blues, country, jazz... more info
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General Book (not sheet music). 6x9.25 inches. 282 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00330775)
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21. The Blues-Rock MastersThis book explores the secrets of nine players who have shaped the legacy of blues-rock guitar: Duane Allman, Roy Buchanan, Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Jimi Hendrix,... more info
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The Way They Play. General Book (not sheet music). Contains tablature. With Softcover with CD. 8.5x11 inches. 96 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00331011)
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22. The Fender StratocasterThis best-seller features everything about this American classic: its history, patents and schematics, pricing, and handy identification tips. Includes stunning new full-color... more info
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foreword by Eric Clapton. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 9x12 inches. 72 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.00330027)
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23. Charlie Christian - Second EditionCharlie Christian is regarded by many jazz historians as one of the major voices who shaped modern jazz in the early 1940s. Although he made only a few records before his... more info
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Solo Flight - The Seminal Electric Guitarist. General Book (not sheet music). 8.25x11.75 inches. 194 pages. Published by Ashley Mark Publishing Company. (HL.00330937)
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24. GretschThis is the comprehensive, must-own owner's or collector's manual for any Gretsch fan. It uncovers the history of the guitars through 32 pages of color photos, hundreds of... more info
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The Guitars of the Fred Gretsch Co.. Guitar. With Softcover. 9x12 inches. 288 pages. Published by Centerstream Publications. (HL.00000142)
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