This thorough and abundantly illustrated history contains alphabetically arranged entries on important guitar builders and companies. Classical builders are not included because "their traditions, aesthetics, and clientele all exist somewhat apart from the world of steel-strings and electric guitars and basses" from the author's introduction. The new edition presents several dozen newcomers and updates others while preserving most of the original edition intact. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
The only comprehensive history of the guitar, from the Civil War to the present. "I think this book is a must for guitar players and those interested in guitar music."--B. B. King
American Guitars : An Illustrated History General
| ISBN | 9780062731548 |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Non-Fiction |
| Publisher | Harpercollins |
| List Price | $34.00 |
| Author | Wheeler, Tom |
| Publication Date | 06/01/1992 |
| Release Status | Out of Stock Indefinitely |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Measurements | Height: 11 Inches (US)Width: 8.5 Inches (US)Thickness: 1 Inches (US)Unit Weight: 2.4 Pounds (US) |
| Edition | Revised |
This thorough and abundantly illustrated history contains alphabetically arranged entries on important guitar builders and companies. Classical builders are not included because "their traditions, aesthetics, and clientele all exist somewhat apart from the world of steel-strings and electric guitars and basses" from the author's introduction. The new edition presents several dozen newcomers and updates others while preserving most of the original edition intact. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
The only comprehensive history of the guitar, from the Civil War to the present. "I think this book is a must for guitar players and those interested in guitar music."--B. B. King
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