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Acoustic Guitar: The Illustrated Encyclopedia

Acoustic Guitar: The Illustrated Encyclopedia
By Tony Bacon, Dave Hunter

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The acoustic guitar has been around for centuries and has survived amps, electric guitars, synthesizers—and even Pete Townshend of The Who. Discover everything you ever wanted to know about acoustic guitars in Acoustic Guitar: The Illustrated Encyclopedia—the definitive A-Z guide to your favorite six-string instrument, from Alvarez to Zemaitis. This is the biggest and most complete guide ever written for the modern guitarist—filled with everything you need to know about acoustic guitars. Go back in time to learn how the world’s favorite instrument evolved. Learn all about celebrated guitar makers such as Andres Segovia, Orville Gibson, and Les Paul. Meet some of the greatest axe players of all time and their signature guitars—Elvis Presley and Eric Clapton with their Martins, The Beatles and Johnny Cash with their Gibsons, and Mark Knopfler with his National. Improve your style as you study ten essential modern genres, including rock, pop, blues, country, jazz. Learn everything you need to take care of your instrument, including how to string, tune, and set up your guitar. Researched and written by some of the world’s leading guitar heroes, this book features 320 full-color pages, more than 1,200 photographs, cool memorabilia, original ads, and more.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #632395 in Books
  • Published on: 2009-05-05
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 320 pages

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Gorgeous full-page and large-sized color photos throughout pack an illustrated encyclopedia 5
Gorgeous full-page and large-sized color photos throughout pack an illustrated encyclopedia of acoustic guitars which surveys the history, changing styles, and evolution of both acoustic guitars and playing methods. Here is a book any music history library will want: its oversized presentation allows for some lovely displays, its chapters organized by guitar maker encourages audiences to browse by specialty, and its lively interviews with major guitar players and makers alike are both fun and informative.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

Excellent Find5
This is a must own book for Acoustic Guitar fans. It provide an extensive history of the acoustic guitar makers and a brief history of some of its well know artist. My used book arrive in excellent condition and could not be more satisfied.

Fabulous illustrated history of acoustic guitars5
If you love acoustic guitars, you'll love this book. I pored over it hour after enjoyable hour. And used it to design my own "vintage-style" custom guitar made by luthier Jim Worland. All the great makers are here, as well as a number of obscure ones (nearly 150 in all). Contains literally hundreds of beautiful photos, showing numerous models from the late 1800s right up to the present day, plus photos of famous artists who played them. Interesting short history of each maker, including little known facts. Just a great reference work. Dave Hunter and his staff of 10 "contributing editors" have done a fabulous job here. There is only one problem with buying this book -- it'll make you want to buy more guitars!