Gibson Electrics

Gibson Electrics
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Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages : 262
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0793592100
ISBN-13 : 9780793592104
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis Gibson Electrics by : A. R. Duchossoir

(Book). Since the inception of the first "electrical" guitars in the 1920s, no other manufacturer has produced a greater variety of professional quality models than Gibson. This book presents a documented account of the instruments released during a highly creative period from the 1930s up to the mid-60s, which saw the coming of age of the electric guitar. It describes all the models that have made history and contributed to establishing the reputation of Gibson. This edition features over 500 illustrations, including 100 in color, and previously unpublished material.

Gibson Electrics - The Classic Years

Gibson Electrics - The Classic Years
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Publisher : Hal Leonard
Total Pages : 550
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781476851266
ISBN-13 : 1476851263
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis Gibson Electrics - The Classic Years by : A.R. Duchossoir

(Book). Since the inception of the first "electrical" guitars in the 1920s, no other manufacturer has produced a greater variety of professional quality models than Gibson. This book presents a documented account of the instruments released during a highly creative period from the 1930s up to the mid-60s, which saw the coming of age of the electric guitar. It describes all the models that have made history and contributed to establishing the reputation of Gibson. This edition features over 500 illustrations, including 100 in color, and previously unpublished material.

Gibson Electric Steel Guitars

Gibson Electric Steel Guitars
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Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages : 164
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1423457021
ISBN-13 : 9781423457022
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis Gibson Electric Steel Guitars by : A. R. Duchossoir

(Book). This book recounts the story of all the electric steel guitars or electric "Hawaiian" guitars, as they were called during most of their tenure that were built by Gibson between 1935 and 1967. Hawaiian guitars were the most popular form of electric guitars until the 1950s, and they contributed to some crucial developments in pickups and amplification in addition to lending their voice to the earliest solid body electrics. Aesthetically, the early postwar instruments are also amongst the coolest designs ever produced by Gibson. *Over 450 illustrations, including a wealth of color pictures, catalog reproductions, and patent drawings * A comprehensive section on dating instruments as well as detailed shipping totals for the 1935-1967 period.

The Gibson Electric Guitar Book

The Gibson Electric Guitar Book
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Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages : 164
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0879308958
ISBN-13 : 9780879308957
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis The Gibson Electric Guitar Book by : Walter Carter

(Book). The 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 first commercially successful electric guitar through the 335s, Les Pauls, SGs, Firebirds, and more, it is packed with facts, stories, and images that tell the story of Gibson's great guitars and their most famous and influential players.

Guitar Identification

Guitar Identification
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Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages : 98
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1423426118
ISBN-13 : 9781423426110
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis Guitar Identification by : A. R. Duchossoir

Book Covering eight more years of models and updated with new photos and industry revelations, this handy book is an indispensable tool for novice and expert collectors to date instruments from the four most popular guitar manufacturers. Good for either your own instruments or a guitar that you are considering buying, this classic includes serial numbers and common features to help you date instruments quickly and accurately. This new edition features a suggested reading list, author bio, and over 150 illustrations.

50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul

50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul
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Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages : 170
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0879307110
ISBN-13 : 9780879307110
Rating : 4/5 (10 Downloads)

Synopsis 50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul by : Tony Bacon

In 1952 the first Gibson Les Paul solidbody electric guitar was made and 2002 will be the 50th anniversary of its creation. This book is a chronicle of the entire range of Gibson Les Paul guitars, the stories surrounding their creation and the artists (such as Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton) who played them. Made by the Gibson company, the Les Paul was the result of a collaboration with brilliant guitarist Les Paul, one half of the famous Les Paul and Mary Ford Duo. Every model is described and its different specifications unravelled, with colour photographs that reveal the complexity and beauty of these important guitars over the last 50 years.

Electric Guitars and Basses

Electric Guitars and Basses
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Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages : 275
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780879309749
ISBN-13 : 0879309741
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Electric Guitars and Basses by : George Gruhn

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The Original Guitar Hero and the Power of Music

The Original Guitar Hero and the Power of Music
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Publisher : University of North Texas Press
Total Pages : 384
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781574415469
ISBN-13 : 1574415468
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis The Original Guitar Hero and the Power of Music by : Dean Alger

Lonnie Johnson (1894–1970) was a virtuoso guitarist who influenced generations of musicians from Django Reinhardt to Eric Clapton to Bill Wyman and especially B. B. King. Born in New Orleans, he began playing violin and guitar in his father’s band at an early age. When most of his family was wiped out by the 1918 flu epidemic, he and his surviving brother moved to St. Louis, where he won a blues contest that included a recording contract. His career was launched. Johnson can be heard on many Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong records, including the latter’s famous “Savoy Blues” with the Hot Five. He is perhaps best known for his 12-string guitar solos and his ground-breaking recordings with the white guitarist Eddie Lang in the late 1920s. After World War II he began playing rhythm and blues and continued to record and tour until his death. This is the first full-length work on Johnson. Dean Alger answers many biographical mysteries, including how many members of Johnson’s large family were left after the epidemic. It also places Johnson and his musical contemporaries in the context of American race relations and argues for the importance of music in the fight for civil rights. Finally, Alger analyzes Johnson’s major recordings in terms of technique and style. Distribution of an accompanying music CD will be coordinated with the release of this book.

A Concise History of the Electric Guitar

A Concise History of the Electric Guitar
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Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages : 113
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781609742836
ISBN-13 : 1609742834
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis A Concise History of the Electric Guitar by : Adrian Ingram

A Concise History of the Electric Guitar by Adrian Ingram, one of the world's leading jazz guitar experts, charts the exciting history of the electric guitar from the early decades of the 20th century to the present day. the author covers the entire range of styles and personalities whose impact shaped the destiny of the guitar and made this varied and versatile instrument the predominant factor in so much popular music. Intended for the general public, music students, and, of course, all guitar players, this book combines scholarly research and an intimate knowledge of the music business with a unique awareness of the history of the instrument, pickups, amplifiers and technical innovations of all kinds. Thus the work provides not only a concise history of the electric guitar in all its aspects but also a clear statement of trends and developments of some of the most significant popular music of recent decades.

Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars

Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars
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Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages : 646
Release :
ISBN-10 : 087930944X
ISBN-13 : 9780879309442
Rating : 4/5 (4X Downloads)

Synopsis Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars by : George Gruhn

"Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars" is the most extensive and detailed list of specifications ever published for identifying, dating, and establishing the authenticity of an instrument. This new edition is enlarged and updated, making it once again the essential guide enabling collectors, dealers, players, and fans to determine the authenticity, rarity, and relative value of vintage acoustic and electric guitars, basses, mandolins, banjos, and amps. "Gruhn's Guide"'s thoroughness, detail, and clear organization have made it without peer, the must-have tool for discerning an instrument's manufacturer, model, and date - and most importantly, whether it is in original condition. Quote: 'you will not find a better guide, nor one that is so easy to use' - "Vintage Guitar" magazine.