History of the American Guitar - 1833 to the Present Day
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.69 (780 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1617130338 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He is a co-founder of Backbeat UK and Jawbone Press. TONY BACON writes about music, musicians, and musical instruments. . His many books include Million Dollar Les Paul, Rickenbacker Electric 12-String, The Stratocaster Guitar Book, and The Ultimate Guitar 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. 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. 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. guitar history. 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. (Book). 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.
He is a co-founder of Backbeat UK and Jawbone Press. . About the Author TONY BACON writes about music, musicians, and musical instruments. His many books include Million Dollar Les Paul, Rickenbacker Electric 12-String, The Stratocaster Guitar Book, and The Ultimate Guitar Book
"He loved it. Excellent photography of well known and rare" according to Bill K. I bought this as a gift for a guitar enthusiast friend. He loved it. Excellent photography of well known and rare American guitars.. "A Stroll Through A Guitar Museum ,,, Excellent Coffee Table Book" according to D.R.L.. ~ This book, published in 2012, is an updated version of a book by the same title that was published in 2001.~ The layout of the book is designed to present a roughly chronological development of guitars made in the USA. The book is well researched and well written as the author discusses the innovative designers and manufacturers who have developed guitars in America since 18A Stroll Through A Guitar Museum ,,, Excellent Coffee Table Book ~ This book, published in 2012, is an updated version of a book by the same title that was published in 2001.~ The layout of the book is designed to present a roughly chronological development of guitars made in the USA. The book is well researched and well written as the author discusses the innovative designers and manufacturers who have developed guitars in America since 1833. It is nice to see credit given to these innovators and see how these innovations fit into the timeline that has led to today's guitars. It is also interesting to se. A Stroll Through A Guitar Museum ,,, Excellent Coffee Table Book ~ This book, published in 2012, is an updated version of a book by the same title that was published in 2001.~ The layout of the book is designed to present a roughly chronological development of guitars made in the USA. The book is well researched and well written as the author discusses the innovative designers and manufacturers who have developed guitars in America since 1833. It is nice to see credit given to these innovators and see how these innovations fit into the timeline that has led to today's guitars. It is also interesting to se. . It is nice to see credit given to these innovators and see how these innovations fit into the timeline that has led to today's guitars. It is also interesting to se. Great Book, but I already have it. dwight johnson This book is a retitled version of the limited edition book "The Chinery Collection: 150 Years of American Guitars". It has a new introduction and some new pages at the end covering 1996 through 1999. These new pages cover the Martin Backpacker, Taylor, PRS, etc.If you already have the Chinery book you don't need this one. If you don't already have it, you'll love this one.