Gibson Guitars 100 Years of an American Icon

July 25, 2011 in Local Music by stagemaster

Product Description
..chronicles 100 years of the companies that building Gibson guitars, banjos, and mandolins. Beautifully illustrated with countless pictures of guitars and the musicians who made them famous, this coffee-table edition is written by some of today’s most prominent music writers.Amazon.com Review
This splendid book chronicles 100 years of the companies that building Gibson guitars, banjos, and mandolins. Beautifully illustrated with countless pictures… More >>

Gibson Guitars 100 Years of an American Icon

Gibson Electric Guitar Book – Seventy Years of Classic Guitars

July 22, 2011 in Local Music by stagemaster

  • Published by Backbeat Books 160 Pages
  • Seventy Years of Classic Guitars by Walter Carter
  • Author: Walter Carter

Product Description
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…. More >>

Gibson Electric Guitar Book – Seventy Years of Classic Guitars

Martin Guitars A Technical Reference Revised and Updated Book 2

July 5, 2011 in Local Music by stagemaster

  • Hardcover 316 pages Size: 11″ x 8-1/2″ Author: Richard Johnston ISBN: 1423439821

Product Description
Part of a two book set, this book provides information on guitar bodies, necks, headstocks, bridges, woods, as well as other chapters covering Models by Style, the Custom Shop and limited editions. All the lesser known instruments like archtops, electrics, mandolins and ukuleles are included as well, all very collectible. The book ends with exhaustive appendices covering production numbers, retail prices, and instrument specifications. Since Martin guitars are the w… More >>

Martin Guitars A Technical Reference Revised and Updated Book 2

Making Master Guitars

June 9, 2011 in Local Music by stagemaster

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Making Master Guitars is a craftsman’s handbook about the exciting and challenging pursuit of making classical guitars—a craft that the author reveals to be surprisingly accessible by following his instructions. The book is unique in that it includes nine separate detailed plans of instruments constructed by internationally famous guitar-makers. The author has had the rare opportunity of examining these instruments in detail, and has made many replicas of each on… More >>

Making Master Guitars

Martin Guitars A History Revised and Updated Book 1

June 8, 2011 in Local Music by stagemaster

  • Authors: Dick Boak, Mike Longworth, Richard JohnsonDiscusses the Martin story from its inception in 1833 to modern times

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A Martin acoustic guitar is the beloved instrument of millions of fans and famous players worldwide. Starting with the early days in New York circa 1833, this fabled story comes to life in the long-awaited revision of the seminal Martin History book. Originally published in 1975, this new edition is completely updated and re-designed by well-known industry experts. Part of a two-book set, The History: Book 1 covers the people, the places, and the stories of an Ameri… More >>

Martin Guitars A History Revised and Updated Book 1

Introduction to Guitar Tone & Effects: A Manual for Getting the Sounds from Electric Guitars, Amplifiers, Effects Pedals & Processors

March 18, 2011 in Local Music by stagemaster

  • 64 pagesSize: 12″ x 9″Composer: David M. BrewsterISBN: 634060465

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An essential manual for getting the best sounds from electric guitars, amplifiers, effect pedals and digital processors! This book/CD pack features easy-to-follow instructions, with more than 75 photos, to teach the basics of guitar tones and effects. The accompanying CD provides audio examples. Readers will learn: anatomy of the electric guitar; controlling the electric guitar; getting a good clean tone; overdrive, distortion and fuzz; using equalizers; compressors… More >>

Introduction to Guitar Tone & Effects: A Manual for Getting the Sounds from Electric Guitars, Amplifiers, Effects Pedals & Processors

Gruhn’s Guide To Vintage Guitars Updated and Revised Third Edition

March 6, 2011 in Local Music by stagemaster

  • ISBN13: 9780879309442
  • Condition: New
  • Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

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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 tho… More >>

Gruhn’s Guide To Vintage Guitars Updated and Revised Third Edition

Martin Guitars Boxed Set

January 4, 2011 in Local Music by stagemaster

  • Hardcover 542 pages Size: 12″ x 9″ Author: Richard Johnston ISBN: 142343983X

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Starting with the early days in New York circa 1833, the fabled story of the Martin acoustic guitar comes to life in the long-awaited revision of the seminal Martin history book. Originally published in 1987, this new edition is completely updated and redesigned by well-known industry experts. Hal Leonard… More >>

Martin Guitars Boxed Set

Hand Made, Hand Played: The Art & Craft of Contemporary Guitars

December 16, 2010 in Local Music by stagemaster

  • ISBN13: 9781579907877
  • Condition: New
  • Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Feast your eyes on more than 300 of today’s most creative, imaginative, and gorgeous hand-made guitars—all illustrated in full color and featuring information about the innovative artisans who created them.
Meet guitar-making legends, such as C.F. Martin, Les Paul, and Leo Fender, who revolutionized the instrument’s design. Discover why the past 25 years have seen an explosion of craftspeople who build guitars by hand, employing an attention to detail fact… More >>

Hand Made, Hand Played: The Art & Craft of Contemporary Guitars

PRS Guitars – Factory Tour

December 2, 2010 in Local Music by stagemaster


Guitar World presents an exclusive tour of the PRS Guitars factory in Stevensville, Maryland. For more videos, gear reviews or guitar lessons visit guitarworld.com.