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Electric Guitars and Basses tells the story in full color o ... Read more

Electric Guitars and Basses tells the story in full color of one of the most influential forces on American culture in the 20th century - the electric guitar. From the earliest "lap steels" that reshaped the sound of Hawaiian music, through the "Spanish-neck" models that created a new voice in the jazz world and powered the early rock and rollers, and on to the solidbody models that shattered conventional ideas of guitar design and guitar music, all of the classic and historically important models are displayed and discussed by guitar experts George Gruhn and Walter Carter. This new edition features an additional 16 pages of important instruments and newly discovered information. Minimize

Stevie Ray Vaughan, bluesman, guitarist, and legend, was on ... Read more

Stevie Ray Vaughan, bluesman, guitarist, and legend, was only 35 at the time of his death, but in his brief lifetime he managed to revitalize the blues, influence a generation of guitarists, and produce a phenomenal body of work. His story is told here in Guitar World Presents Stevie Ray Vaughan, a newly updated and expanded collection of articles about the great guitarist from the pages of Guitar World magazine. This deluxe volume features probing interviews held over the years with Stevie Ray, instructional material, a complete discography of his recorded works, and loving reminiscences by his fellow musicians. Guitar World Presents Stevie Ray Vaughan is an essential tribute to the great fallen guitar hero of our generation. Minimize

This is the definitive work on the seminal '60s British roc ... Read more

This is the definitive work on the seminal '60s British rock band that produced a trio of guitar heroes and two of the world's biggest supergroups - Cream and Led Zeppelin. Although together for only five years, The Yardbirds exerted tremendous influence on the music and style of the times and for decades beyond. Their impact has been felt throughout the rock genre, from psychedelia to blues-rock, heavy metal, and the music of today's jam bands. The Yardbirds came from privileged, middle-class England, embraced the soulful music of the USA's African American South, and helped re-import it back into the States as the embryo of heavy metal music. In the process, the band produced three of the world's greatest guitar heroes: Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck. Sensitively written, with evocative photographs from the era, The Yardbirds offers an essential piece of the late-20th century pop jigsaw puzzle. Minimize

Backbeat Books The Electric Guitar Handbook

This book offers an in-depth analysis of the many component ... Read more

This book offers an in-depth analysis of the many components of guitar tone. How does an ash body differ from alder? Which bridge hardware maximizes body resonance? How do Gibson P-90 pickups differ from Fender Jazzmaster pickups? Designed for veterans and beginners alike, Electric Guitar Sound helps any player understand the myriad kinds of wood, hardware, and electronics available and pick a guitar with a tone and feel that is just right for them. Minimize

PrintMusic primer is a tried and true first step guide to u ... Read more

PrintMusic primer is a tried and true first step guide to using the world's number one music notation program. Road tested for more than eight years, the information found here will help readers create any style of music as a desktop masterpiece. This practical and easy-to-use book guides readers through the intricacies of this powerful program -- one step at a time. With execercises, drills, and projects, including hundreds of illustrations, it teaches how to how to get the most from PrintMusic's capabilities in music editing, reformatting, and reorganizing. It includes extensive coverage of PrintMusic for both the Macintosh and Windows, with a special section on guitar notation and tablature. Minimize

Tony Bacon's definitive guide to Gibson's most famous guita ... Read more

Tony Bacon's definitive guide to Gibson's most famous guitar moves into its latest and most complete version yet with this new and thoroughly revised edition. Now with 16 more pages and 45 new pictures, this timely (and re-titled) update of 50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul (2002) tells the story of one of the greatest musical instruments of the 20th century - and one that is still holding center stage today. Since Gibson's Les Paul solid body electric guitar first appeared in the early 1950s, it has always been easier to list the famous guitarists who have not used one at some point or another in their careers. This improved edition of the book features a complete history of the guitar and its players - from the original Goldtop through the Fretless Wonder and the revered 1958-60 "Burst," and on to the reissues of today. Richly illustrated with 250 archive and performance shots, ephemera, and specially commissioned studio photos, The Les Paul Guitar Book is the most complete guide ever to Gibson's best-known guitar, and a must-have for every player and collector. This is a true celebration of the Les Paul Guitar and is not a technical book on repair or set up. Minimize

Chord Master is the latest book in a series that includes t ... Read more

Chord Master is the latest book in a series that includes the bestselling How To Write Songs On Guitar, Riffs and The Songwriting Sourcebook. Unlike traditional chord dictionaries, Chord Master is more than a catalogue of chord shapes. It takes the time to discuss each of the chord types and patterns a guitarist is likely to come across, why they sound the way they do, how to use them in songwriting, and how to play them easily. Chord Master includes: * Over 1000 chords and their variations* Chords arranged by key, by type, or by musical style* Chord secrets of famous songs revealed* A 20-track audio CD demonstrating chords and chord sequences Minimize

Here is the story behind the renowned C. F. Martin & Co., t ... Read more

Here is the story behind the renowned C. F. Martin & Co., the American guitar maker that has built some of the finest acoustic guitars in the world for almost two centuries. This book details virtually every Martin guitar produced right up to the present, including 2004Â’s one-millionth guitar. More than 100 color photos show Martin's designs, which have heavily influenced acoustic guitar manufacturers. Minimize

No musical entity has been more closely associated with Gui ... Read more

No musical entity has been more closely associated with Guitar World magazine over the years than Edward Van Halen - the man who, in the late seventies and early eighties, changed the course of guitar history. This collection of classic and new interviews with the great Edward tells the real story behind his earth-shaking technique, brilliant songwriting, and relationship with both David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar. This is the authoritative book - revised and updated with new exclusive interviews and information on one of the greatest rock bands of all time and the guitar god at the center of it all. Minimize

This is the definitive work on the seminal '60s British roc ... Read more

This is the definitive work on the seminal '60s British rock band that produced a trio of guitar heroes and two of the world's biggest supergroups - Cream and Led Zeppelin. Although together for only five years, The Yardbirds exerted tremendous influence on the music and style of the times and for decades beyond. Their impact has been felt throughout the rock genre, from psychedelia to blues-rock, heavy metal, and the music of today's jam bands. The Yardbirds came from privileged, middle-class England, embraced the soulful music of the USA's African American South, and helped re-import it back into the States as the embryo of heavy metal music. In the process, the band produced three of the world's greatest guitar heroes: Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck. Sensitively written, with evocative photographs from the era, The Yardbirds offers an essential piece of the late-20th century pop jigsaw puzzle. Minimize

The R&B Masters: The Way They Play explores the lives and ... Read more

The R&B Masters: The Way They Play explores the lives and works of the bassists whose tracks propelled R&BÂ’s greatest period. The book includes lessons in the styles Motown genius James Jamerson, Memphis master Duck Dunn, New York ace Chuck Rainey, Muscle Shoals stalwart David Hood, and many others. The chapters detail each bassistÂ’s career, gear, and unique approach to the groove, and the CD provides audio tracks for all of the bookÂ’s written examples. Minimize

Backbeat Books Bass Handbook - A Complete Guide To Masterin ... Read more

Backbeat Books Bass Handbook - A Complete Guide To Mastering The Bass Guitar Minimize

The R&B Masters: The Way They Play explores the lives and ... Read more

The R&B Masters: The Way They Play explores the lives and works of the bassists whose tracks propelled R&BÂ’s greatest period. The book includes lessons in the styles Motown genius James Jamerson, Memphis master Duck Dunn, New York ace Chuck Rainey, Muscle Shoals stalwart David Hood, and many others. The chapters detail each bassistÂ’s career, gear, and unique approach to the groove, and the CD provides audio tracks for all of the bookÂ’s written examples. Minimize

To mark the 60th anniversary of Fender, Backbeat's introduc ... Read more

To mark the 60th anniversary of Fender, Backbeat's introduced a new, completely revised third edition of this bestseller. Fender 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 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. This new edition has been refreshed and updated, with 56 extra pages and over 60 new photographs. The main text has added material and has been brought up to date to cover Fender's ever-changing history amid the fascinating developments for the company and its instruments during the eight years since the previous edition. Minimize

Chord Master is the latest book in a series that includes t ... Read more

Chord Master is the latest book in a series that includes the bestselling How To Write Songs On Guitar, Riffs and The Songwriting Sourcebook. Unlike traditional chord dictionaries, Chord Master is more than a catalogue of chord shapes. It takes the time to discuss each of the chord types and patterns a guitarist is likely to come across, why they sound the way they do, how to use them in songwriting, and how to play them easily. Chord Master includes: * Over 1000 chords and their variations* Chords arranged by key, by type, or by musical style* Chord secrets of famous songs revealed* A 20-track audio CD demonstrating chords and chord sequences Minimize

Starting with the dawn of effects building and continuing t ... Read more

Starting with the dawn of effects building and continuing to the present day, this detailed compendium investigates effects pedals and how they can supercharge a guitarist's sound. Experienced player Dave Hunter offers insight from the top builders and tips on how to get the most from each pedal. The author also dissects chains used by top guitarists in creating memorable recordings. The accompanying CD features standard as well as unusual sounds from a wide range of pedals, and classic combinations used by the guitar greats. Minimize

The newest addition to Backbeat BooksÂ’ Fretmaster series, ... Read more

The newest addition to Backbeat BooksÂ’ Fretmaster series, this book teaches players both the history and technique of slide guitar masters such as Brian Jones, Lowell George, Bonnie Raitt, and Robert Johnson. While exploring their musical lives and legacy, the book provides lessons that give readers the skills and encouragement they need to emulate their musical heroes. The accompanying CD offers specially recorded backing tracks in blues, folk, country, and rock, allowing readers to play along in their favorite style and explore new sounds. Minimize

Launched by the fledgling Fender Company in 1950, the Telec ... Read more

Launched by the fledgling Fender Company in 1950, the Telecaster has become the longest-lived solid-body electric guitar, played by everyone from Muddy Waters to Chrissie Hynde. All who play know that the key to the Telecaster's importance and versatility is its sheer simplicity. Packed with high-quality photographs of great Telecasters, collectible catalogs, period press ads, and memorabilia, this tribute tells the story of the Telecaster and the Fender Company through exclusive interviews with Fender figures who were there when this musical star was born. 50 color photos, and 40 black-and-white photos are included. Minimize

Carlos Santana is one of Guitar Player's most frequently co ... Read more

Carlos Santana is one of Guitar Player's most frequently covered artists. Revered by guitarists for his tone and brilliant sense of melody, Santana has been extremely giving in his Guitar Player interviews, sharing his gear secrets, technical approaches, musical influences, and the building blocks of his sound. Here, collected in one volume, are all of Santana's interviews, from his first post-Woodstock discussion to detailing the popular juggernaut that was 1999's Supernatural to the masterful seminar he gave on creativity in 2008. Also included are style lessons and licks from Guitar Player's respected staff of music writers and transcribers that reveal all the voodoo that explodes from Santana's fingers. Minimize

Here is the story behind the renowned C. F. Martin & Co., t ... Read more

Here is the story behind the renowned C. F. Martin & Co., the American guitar maker that has built some of the finest acoustic guitars in the world for almost two centuries. This book details virtually every Martin guitar produced right up to the present, including 2004Â’s one-millionth guitar. More than 100 color photos show Martin's designs, which have heavily influenced acoustic guitar manufacturers. Minimize

Backbeat Books Masters of Jazz Guitar (Book/CD)