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THE EMBERGHER MANDOLIN by Ralf Leenen and Barry Pratt
The first definitive study of these instruments and their maker. 200+ color photos. Covers: the history of the Embergher workshop and its people; reproduction of an original Embergher catalogue ..more...
#722-1 $60.00
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THE FENDER BASS - AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY by J.W. Black and Albert Molinaro
This impressive new book chronicles the evolution of the Fender Bass from 1951-2001, providing background, history, and a plethora of facts covering nearly every aspect of this revolutionary ..more...
#49-330755 $24.95
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THE FENDER ELECTRIC GUITAR BOOK, 3RD EDITION - A COMPLETE HISTORY OF FENDER INSTRUMENTS by Tony Bacon
To mark the 60th anniversary of Fender, Backbeat has introduced a completely revised edition of this bestseller. Tells the complete story of all Fender's electric guitars--from Telecasters, ..more...
#49-331752 $24.95
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THE FENDER STRATOCASTER by A.R. Duchossoir
Everything there is to know about the Strat, from 1954 to 1993 -- including its structural and cosmetic evolution, along with serial number lists and other dating info. Revised (1994) edition, ..more...
#49-106 $15.95
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THE FENDER TELECASTER by A.R. Duchossoir
The definitive look at the granddaddy of solid body guitars. Lots of info on determining dates, as well as wiring schematics, headstock comparisons, historical notes, and lots more. Oodles of ..more... - out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 7-10 days
#49-183003 $15.95
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THE GIBSON 'BURST - 1958, '59, '60 by Jay Scott and Vic DaPra, forewords by Jimmy Page and Robbie Kreiger
ON SALE!! SAVE $16.50!! Revised edition. A musical instrument or a cultural icon? Certainly, the Gibson Les Paul "Sunburst" Standard has become the single most desirable and collectible ..more...
#49-1423 .. list $35.00 ours $18.50
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THE GIBSON 'BURST - 1958, '59, '60 by Jay Scott and Vic DaPra, forewords by Jimmy Page and Robbie Kreiger
ON SALE!! SAVE $23.00!! Revised edition. A musical instrument or a cultural icon? Certainly, the Gibson Les Paul "Sunburst" Standard has become the single most desirable and collectible ..more...
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THE GIBSON 175 - ITS HISTORY AND ITS PLAYERS by Adrian Ingram
Debuting in 1949 and in continuous production ever since, the ES-175 is one of the most versatile and famous guitars in music history. The first Gibson electric to feature a Florentine cutaway, ..more...
#49-101134 $24.95
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THE GIBSON 335 - ITS HISTORY AND ITS PLAYERS by Adrian Ingram
Gibson's first "semi-acoustic" the ES-335, which was neither totally solid nor fully acoustic, is the guitar of choice for players such as Andy Summers, Elvin Bishop, Lee Ritenour, Robben Ford, ..more...
#49-1353 $29.95
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THE GIBSON ELECTRIC GUITAR BOOK - SEVENTY YEARS OF CLASSIC GUITARS by Walter Carter
A comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to Gibson electrics past and present. Packed with color photos throughout, this book tells the full story of all Gibson's electric guitars - from the ..more...
#49-331792 $24.95
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THE GIBSON L5 - ITS HISTORY AND ITS PLAYERS by Adrian Ingram
Loving, meticulous history of the classy, prized archtop -- chock full of pictures, excerpts reprinted from catalogs, and photos and testimonials from an array of great players. Includes a full ..more...
#49-1216 $29.95
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THE GUILD GUITAR BOOK - THE COMPANY AND INSTRUMENTS 1952-1977 by Hans Moust
Filled with facts and photos, this book is indispensable to both the Guild fanatic and the merely curious. Includes a detailed history of the company's first 25 years plus separate sections on ..more... - on order, expected arrival date 11/27/09
#49-330173 $29.95
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THE GUITARS OF THE FRED GRETSCH COMPANY by Jay Scott
Hundreds of color and B/W photos of wonderful instruments dating from the 1930s to today, from private collections and company catalogs. Includes copies of Gretsch patents, serial numbers info, ..more...
#49-1142 $35.00
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THE HAWAIIAN STEEL GUITAR AND ITS GREAT HAWAIIAN MUSICIANS compiled & edited by Lorene Ruymar
This comprehensive book covers Hawaiian music, the origin of the steel guitar and its spread throughout the world. Also covers playing styles, techniques, tunings and more. Plenty of photos -- ..more...
#49-1192 $34.95
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THE HOFNER GUITAR: A HISTORY by Gordon Giltrap and Neville Marten
TENTATIVELY expected December 2009. A true classic, back in print with an updated section covering 1994 to today! Celebrates the glory years of Hofner, the company made famous by Paul ..more... - on order, expected arrival date 01/15/10
#49-332774 $24.99
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THE LARSONS' CREATIONS: GUITARS & MANDOLINS - CENTENNIAL EDITION by Robert Carl Hartman
Book/CD pack. Swedish immigrants Carl and August Larson made instruments under the brand names of Maurer, Prairie State, Euphonon, W.J. Dyer & Bro., Wm. C. Stahl, WLS, and their own name, and ..more...
#49-1042 $45.00
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THE LARSONS' CREATIONS: GUITARS & MANDOLINS - CENTENNIAL EDITION by Robert Carl Hartman
Book/CD pack. Swedish immigrants Carl and August Larson made instruments under the brand names of Maurer, Prairie State, Euphonon, W.J. Dyer & Bro., Wm. C. Stahl, WLS, and their own name, and ..more...
#49-1043 $65.00
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THE LES PAUL GUITAR BOOK by Tony Bacon
Tony Bacon's definitive guide to Gibson's most famous guitar moves into its most complete version with this thoroughly revised edition. Now with 16 more pages and 45 new pictures, this timely ..more...
#49-332752 $24.99
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THE MARTIN BOOK by Walter Carter
For over 170 years the C.F. Martin company has produced some of the finest flat-top acoustic guitars in the world. This updated and revised edition offers a fresh view of this extraordinary ..more...
#49-331417 $24.95
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THE MODERN ERA OF THE LES PAUL LEGACY 1968-2009 by Robb Lawrence
This full-color book continues the amazing journey of musical giant, milestone guitarist and recording inventor Les Paul and the instruments that bear his name. Begins with the collectible late ..more...
#49-331953 $40.00
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