Dave Hunter
Author
Publisher
Voyageur Press, and imprint of the Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
The Fender Telecaster, created in Les Fenders Fullerton, California, workshop and introduced in 1950, is a working-class hero and the ultimate blue-collar guitar. It wasn't meant to be elegant, pretty, or sophisticated. Designed to be a utilitarian musical instrument, it has lived up to that destiny. In the hands of players from Muddy Waters to James Burton, Bruce Springsteen to Joe Strummer, the Telecaster has made the music of working people-country,...
Author
Publisher
Motorbooks, an imprint of the Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"Fender guitars and amplifiers are immediately recognizable, even tho those with only a passing interest in music. Beginning with Leo Fender's early designs taht set the standard for the electric guitar explosion to follow, Fender: The Official Illustrated History explores the company's entire story--all the innovations, models, and players that became synonymous with Fender. In addition to the game-changing Telecaster and Stratocaster, author Dave...
Author
Publisher
Chartwell Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Acoustic Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive guide of its type ever produced, covering decades of great instruments and the people who played them. You will find here the highest quality photos of acoustic guitars produced by every significant maker, from Alvarez to Zemaitis, plus detailed information, and a host of action pictures of important players from pop, rock, jazz, country classical, blues, and folk"--Amazon.com....
Author
Publisher
Voyageur Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Coinciding with what would have been Jimi Hendrix's 75th year on this mortal coil, this (incredibly) is the first full-blown illustrated gift book exploring the life and career of the man most consider the greatest rock guitarist of all time. Hendrix enjoyed the international limelight for less than four years, but his innovative and imaginative interpretations of blues and rock continue to inspire guitarists and music lovers across ages and genre....
Author
Publisher
Metro Books, an imprint of Sterling Publishing
Pub. Date
[2011], ©2011
Language
English
Description
"The book is a lively guide to Gibson Electric guitars from 1936 to the present day. It is packed full of detailed information on all of the models and includes special features on guitar design and construction. Illustrated with over 380 color pictures, it's a fan's dream come true, offering a wealth of invaluable information in one clearly presented and easily accessible volume. The DVD is a broadcast-quality 70-minute feature in which author Dave...