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The Ultimate Guitar Sourcebook

By: Tony Bacon

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The Ultimate Guitar Sourcebook

By: Tony Bacon

A stunning visual guide to the history and development of all types of guitars, packed with detailed information and profiling everything from the legendary Martin flat-tops to Gibson's arch-tops guitars and Fender's twelve-string electrics. The Ultimate Guitar Sourcebook is divided by type into nine chapters, each telling the full story of a major type of guitar. It is sub-divided geographically so the reader gets a global picture of guitar making from the United States to the Far East and from Europe to Australia. The introduction examines the development of the world's most popular instrument over the years.

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Race Point Publishing

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ISBN 10

1610588428

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9781610588423

The SG Guitar Book

50 Years of Gibson's Stylish Solid Guitar

By: Tony Bacon

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The SG Guitar Book

50 Years of Gibson's Stylish Solid Guitar

By: Tony Bacon

To many vintage guitar fans, it seems inconceivable that Gibson dumped the Sunburst Les Paul in 1960 and, during the following year, introduced a completely new design, the one that we know now as the SG (“solid guitar”). At the time, however, it made good business sense. Sales of the Les Paul were faltering, and Gibson decided to blow a breath of fresh air through its solidbody electric guitar line. The company described the result as an “ultra-thin, hand-contoured, double-cutaway body.” The modernistic amalgam of bevels and points and angles was a radical departure, and this new book tells the story of all the SG models that followed: the Junior, Special, Standard, Custom, and more. There are interviews with and stories about Gibson personnel through the years, and all the major SG players, including Pete Townshend, Frank Zappa, Eric Clapton, Angus Young, George Harrison, Gary Rossington, Tony Iommi, and Derek Trucks. In the tradition of Tony Bacon's bestselling series of guitar books, The SG Guitar Book is three great volumes in one package: a collection of drool-worthy pictures of the coolest guitars; a gripping story from the earliest prototypes to the latest exploits; and a detailed collector's database of every production SG model ever made.

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137

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Rowman & Littlefield

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ISBN 10

1493079263

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9781493079261

Electric Guitars

The Illustrated Encyclopedia

By: Tony Bacon

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Electric Guitars

The Illustrated Encyclopedia

By: Tony Bacon

The most comprehensive book about the electric guitar. Its A-to-Z format covers more than 120 makers from around the world and details their successes and failures through 1,200 unique color, studio quality photographs.

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323

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Chartwell Books

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ISBN 10

0785835725

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9780785835721

Flying V, Explorer, Firebird

An Odd-Shaped History of Gibson's Weird Electric Guitars

By: Tony Bacon

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Flying V, Explorer, Firebird

An Odd-Shaped History of Gibson's Weird Electric Guitars

By: Tony Bacon

Until the launch of the Flying V and Explorer in 1958, electric guitars were supposed to look like...guitars. Suddenly, Gibson turned conventional design upside down, almost literally, by using straight lines and angular body shapes, changing the way electrics could look and, in the process, creating a set of rare future collectables. Flying V, Explorer, Firebird tells the story of those first peculiar instruments and goes on to describe Gibson's second attempt at nonstandard designs with the Firebird of the early '60s. The book shows how most of these were a commercial failure at first and goes on to detail the influence of the designs on guitar-makers such as Hamer, Jackson, Dean, Ibanez, and BC Rich, all of whom embraced Gibson's original weird-is-good design ethic. In parallel with the story of the makers is an absorbing account of the players who discovered these odd-shaped instruments, including Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society), the Edge (U2), and Rick Nielsen (Cheap Trick). Interviews with players and makers illuminate the story of this fascinating assortment of electric guitar innovations, alongside specially commissioned images of every key model and brand and an enviable collection of guitar memorabilia, plus a gallery of leading guitarists photographed in action with their instruments. If it's weird and has strings, it's in Flying V, Explorer, Firebird .

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196

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Rowman & Littlefield

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ISBN 10

1476856125

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9781476856124

History of the American Guitar

1833 to the Present Day

By: Tony Bacon

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History of the American Guitar

1833 to the Present Day

By: Tony Bacon

(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. guitar history. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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439

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Backbeat Books

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ISBN 10

1476856370

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9781476856377

The Fender Electric Guitar Book

A Complete History of Fender Instruments

By: Tony Bacon

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The Fender Electric Guitar Book

A Complete History of Fender Instruments

By: Tony Bacon

Fender's guitars have long been the instruments of choice for artists such as Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. This book tells the complete story of Fender guitars, detailing classics such as the Telecaster, Stratocaster, and Jazzmaster as well as lesser-known (and less successful) models. Dozens of photos reveal Fender's storied craftsmanship, while the text includes collector details for all models. The reference section lists all models and their statistics.

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200

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Hal Leonard Corporation

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ISBN 10

0879308974

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9780879308971

Perserving our Heritage Level 1 Part 2

By: Ministry of Education of Bahamas Staff,Collie,Jack,Karen Smith,Tony Wright

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Perserving our Heritage Level 1 Part 2

By: Ministry of Education of Bahamas Staff,Collie,Jack,Karen Smith,Tony Wright

Preserving Our Heritage is an exciting language arts textbook that uses the culture and heritage of The Bahamas to deliver key skills in language and literacy. Suitable for use throughout the Caribbean, Preserving Our Heritage: - covers the language arts requirements for this level - contains poems, stories, factual accounts and other text extracts to interest and motivate children - uses a systematic approach to develop skills in reading, writing, grammar and critical thinking - includes activities that encourage children to use practical skills such as listening, speaking, writing and creative skills such as drawing and designing - provides activities to reinforce knowledge and test understanding - is in full colour and has attractive pages that are accessible to children of all abilities

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100

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Heinemann

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ISBN 10

043598473X

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9780435984731

The Ibanez Electric Guitar Book

A Complete History of Ibanez Electric Guitars

By: Tony Bacon

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The Ibanez Electric Guitar Book

A Complete History of Ibanez Electric Guitars

By: Tony Bacon

Color and B&W photos throughout

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493083589

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9781493083589

The Telecaster Guitar Book

A Complete History of Fender Telecaster Guitars

By: Tony Bacon

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The Telecaster Guitar Book

A Complete History of Fender Telecaster Guitars

By: Tony Bacon

This new version of Tony Bacon's Six Decades of the Fender Telecaster shows how the world's first commercially successful solidbody electric guitar still attracts musicians more than 60 years since its birth in California. Today, it is more popular than ever and for many guitarists has overtaken the Stratocaster as the Fender to own and play. The Tele is the longest-lived solidbody electric, played by everyone from Muddy Waters to Keith Richards, from Radiohead to Snow Patrol. Its sheer simplicity and versatility are vividly illustrated here through interviews with Jeff Beck, James Burton, Bill Kirchen, John 5, and more. The book is three great volumes in one: a compendium of luscious pictures of the most desirable Teles, a gripping story from the earliest days to the latest exploits, and a detailed collector's guide to every Tele ever made. Packed with pictures of great players, collectable catalogs, period press ads, and cool memorabilia, The Telecaster Guitar Book is the one Tele book that all guitar fans will want to add to their collection.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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ISBN 10

1493079247

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9781493079247

The Bass Book

By: Tony Bacon,Barry Moorhouse

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The Bass Book

By: Tony Bacon,Barry Moorhouse

A complete illustrated history of bass guitars.

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122

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Hal Leonard Corporation

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ISBN 10

0879303689

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9780879303686

Lyle Film and Rock N' Roll Collectibles

By: Tony Curtis

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Lyle Film and Rock N' Roll Collectibles

By: Tony Curtis

A fully illustrated guide to the treasures of pop culture, this book provides valuable and practical information that covers everything from Marilyn to Madonna, the Beatles to Bruce Springsteen, and Star Trek to Snow White. Collectibles such as signed photos, song sheets, promotional pieces, original artwork, and fan magazines can reap great rewards on the memorabilia market.

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Perigee Trade

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ISBN 10

0399522050

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9780399522055

The Big Book of Search and Learn

By: Tony Tallarico

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The Big Book of Search and Learn

By: Tony Tallarico

The first part of the book features search-and-find puzzles that introduce new people, places, and ideas. The second part explores the events of the 20th century through questions and answers.

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1588652211

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9781588652218

Book's by Tony Gibson

The Ultimate Guitar Sourcebook

The Ultimate Guitar Sourcebook

The SG Guitar Book

The SG Guitar Book

Electric Guitars

Electric Guitars

Flying V, Explorer, Firebird

Flying V, Explorer, Firebird

History of the American Guitar

History of the American Guitar

The Fender Electric Guitar Book

The Fender Electric Guitar Book

Perserving our Heritage Level 1 Part 2

Perserving our Heritage Level 1 Part 2

The Ibanez Electric Guitar Book

The Ibanez Electric Guitar Book

The Telecaster Guitar Book

The Telecaster Guitar Book

The Bass Book

The Bass Book

Lyle Film and Rock N' Roll Collectibles

Lyle Film and Rock N' Roll Collectibles

The Big Book of Search and Learn

The Big Book of Search and Learn

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