The Illustrated Catalog of Guitars
by Freeth, NickFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2012-03-29
Publisher(s): Chartwell Books
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Summary
This book introduces the reader to 250 guitars of all types from the early acoustic archtop designs of the Gibson L-5 in the last 1920s, through the National resonators of the 1930s, the hollow body electric Gibsons of the 1950s, the solid body Fenders of the 1960s to the exoskeletal carbon and glass fiber of the Parker Fly of the 1990s. Each entry has a clear color photograph of the guitar together with a detail shot featuring a point of particular interest of that instrument along with a description and a technical specification. It is arranged in alphabetical order by maker's name and coded by the type of guitar. Ideal for musicians, collectors and enthusiasts Over 500 clear color photographs Easy to access quick reference text
Author Biography
Nick Freeth is a producer and broadcaster with more than 20 years? experience in the music industry. He is a former senior producer with the BBC World Service and Jazz FM. He has written several books including The Electric Guitar, The Acoustic Guitar, Route 66, Pacific Coast Highway, and Made in America. He owns and plays a Fender Stratocaster.
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