The Gretsch Electric Guitar Book
The Gretsch Electric Guitar Book

Author: Tony Bacon

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2015-02-01

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 1495059642

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Gretsch electric guitars have a style all their own – a glitzy, wacky, retro charm that over the years has drawn players from all kinds of popular music, from timeless stars to unknown teens. The Beatles, Chet Atkins, Duane Eddy, and Brian Setzer all made their mark with Gretsch, and new bands continually discover and fall in love with the Falcons, Gents, 6120s, Jets, and the rest. The Gretsch Electric Guitar Book comes right up to the present, including Gretsch's alliance to the powerful Fender company, a move that has done wonders for the reliability and playability of the modern Gretsch axe. Every great model is here, but the book also tells the story of the lesser-known guitars and the projects that almost never happened. There are archival and fresh interviews with Gretsch personnel over the years and with many leading Gretsch players, including Chet Atkins, Billy Duffy, Duane Eddy, and Brian Setzer. In the tradition of Tony Bacon's best-selling series of guitar books, his updated and revised story of Gretsch is three great volumes in one: a compendium of luscious pictures of the coolest guitars; a gripping story from early exploits to the most recent developments; and a detailed collector's guide to every production electric Gretsch model ever made.

50 Years of Gretsch Electrics
50 Years of Gretsch Electrics

Author: Tony Bacon

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9780879308223

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Introduced in 1954 as one of Gretsch's "Guitars of the Future," the White Falcon was an overwhelmingly impressive instrument. The influence of this spectacular new guitar spread to other models and guitar manufacturers. It was the dawn of a half-century of awe-inspiring guitars which are now favored by widely popular artists including Pete Townshend, Tom Petty, Alanis Morisette, Sheryl Crow, John Frusciante, Bo Diddley, and more. This book compiles the best of Gretsch's inventions over the past 50 years and tells the stories of their creation and the men who created them. Includes 100 photos! (8-1/2 inch. x 11 inch., 144 pages)

The Official Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guide
The Official Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guide

Author: Alan Greenwood

Publisher: Hal Leonard

Published: 2009-10-01

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 9781884883217

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Uses market research and analysis to provide values for vintage or collectible instruments, including information on more than eighteen hundred brands accompanied by eleven hundred photographs.

Guitar Identification
Guitar Identification

Author: A. R. Duchossoir

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 9781423426110

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

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.

Hand Made, Hand Played
Hand Made, Hand Played

Author: Robert Shaw

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 9781579907877

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Feast your eyes on more than 300 of today s most creative, imaginative, and gorgeous hand-made guitarsall 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 factories can t afford and using higher quality materials and more technical skill than in any previous era. Explore the various guitar styles used in a range of musical traditions, from blues to classical. Detailed information about each guitar s specifications, plus personal statements and anecdotes from the artisans about their work and techniques complete each entry. Rounding out the book is a Web directory and an index of luthiers. Players, craftspeople, collectors, and those who are simply fans of this popular instrument will find this volume irresistible "

Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars
Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars

Author: George Gruhn

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 628

ISBN-13: 9780879304225

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The original version of this guide has sold over 30,000 copies. This new edition has been expanded by 25% and promises to become an invaluable resource. For collectors, dealers and players, this completely updated "field guide" provides specifications, serial numbers, and more for determining the originality of vintage American acoustic and electric fretted instruments. Detailing thousands of models by every major manufacturer, the book now includes expanded coverage of Martin, Guild, Mosrite, Dobro, Gibson banjos, Fender amps, Gibson amps, plus updates on the latest models from Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker, and others since 1990.

Ball's Manual of Gretsch Guitars
Ball's Manual of Gretsch Guitars

Author: Edward Ball

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764346439

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

"The ultimate go-to book for information about vintage Gretsch guitars of the 1950s ... supported by compelling photography and an extensive, batch-by-batch recreation of the Gretsch Brooklyn factory's lost production history."--Jacket flap.