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1001 Guitars to Dream of Playing Before you die
Terry Burrows (Author)
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1001 Guitars to Dream of Playing Before you die - Terry Burrows
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Synopsis "1001 Guitars to Dream of Playing Before you die"
Find out why Chet Atkins had a Gretsch guitar named after him why The Who s John Entwistle called his favourite guitar Frankenstein and how John Lennon elevated the Rickenbacker 325 to one of the most desirable guitar brands of the 1960 s. 1001 Guitars to Dream of Playing Before Your Die showcases the greatest instruments from across the globe some are of historical or cultural significance and some were made famous by well known musicians; others are included as examples of technological breakthroughs innovative design or extraordinary sound quality. From the earliest models produced by Belchior Dias in the sixteenth century to the latest Gibson Robot series of guitars with computer controlled self tuning capabilities and onboard sound processing features 1001 Guitars to Dream of Playing Before Your Die tells the fascinating stories behind the creation of each one. All the classic names are here Fender Roland Martin Gretsch and Rickenbacker as well as important Japanise brands such as Ibanez Yamaha and Teisco; European classics of the 1960 s including Burns Hagstrom Eko and Hofner; obscure models from behind the Iron Curtain such as Defil Aelita Resonet and Musima; and present day oil can guitars built in South Africa. Never before have so many guitars been profiled within a single illustrated volume. A striking colour photograph of each guitar is accompanied by specification details and illuminating text that traces the guitar s history and reveals which famous musicians like to play the instrument and on what albums it can be heard. Contents includes...Introduction Pre 1930s 1930 1949 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s
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