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CLASSIC ELECTRICS - A VISUAL HISTORY OF GREAT GUITARS by Walter Carter A comprehensive pictorial history of the genuine classics to have emerged during the first 70 years of the electric guitar. From hollowbodies beloved by jazz and blues players through the ..more... #49-332392 $14.95

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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... - on order, expected arrival date 12/02/09 #49-183003 $15.95

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HOFNER VIOLIN "BEATLE" BASS - 2nd EDITION by Joe Dunn Made famous by Sir Paul McCartney, the 500/1 Hofner Violin Bass is celebrating its 50th anniversary. This is the only book dedicated to this historic bass. Though slim on pages, it's quite fat ..more... #49-331360 $17.95

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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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FUZZ & FEEDBACK - CLASSIC GUITAR MUSIC OF THE '60S edited by Tony Bacon At the heart of the 60s was the electric guitar. Bent, distorted, reverbed and overloaded, its sound drove some of the most revolutionary music ever made. This colorful book, decked out with ..more... - on order, expected arrival date unknown #49-330573 $19.95

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ECHO AND TWANG - CLASSIC GUITAR MUSIC OF THE '50s edited by Tony Bacon Chronicles year by year the guitars, players, musical and cultural developments of the 1950's that influenced jazz, country, and blues, and ultimately gave birth to rock and roll. Details ..more... - on order, expected arrival date unknown #49-330772 $19.95

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GUITARS FROM GEORGE AND LEO - HOW LEO FENDER AND I BUILT G&L GUITARS by George Fullerton The "G" in "G&L" guitars, George Fullerton tells the story of his celebrated collaboration with Leo that for over 50 years produced some of the world's most popular and treasured guitars and ..more... #49-331149 $19.95

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50 YEARS OF FENDER - HALF A CENTURY OF THE GREATEST ELECTRIC GUITARS by Tony Bacon This visual history traces Fender guitar making from 1950 to 2000. Color photo spreads detail a guitar from each of Fender's 50 years, while a parallel timeline points out musical highlights. ..more... #49-330592 $22.95

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50 YEARS OF THE GIBSON LES PAUL - HALF A CENTURY OF THE GREATEST ELECTRIC GUITARS by Tony Bacon Documents the complete decade-by-decade story of one of the world's most important and influential electric guitars. Illustrates how Gibson expanded the Les Paul line through 50 years of ..more... - on order, expected arrival date 12/02/09 #49-330951 $22.95

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SIX DECADES OF THE FENDER TELECASTER - THE STORY OF THE WORLD'S FIRST SOLIDBODY ELECTRIC GUITAR by Tony Bacon Tells the story of the longest-running solidbody electric guitar, played by everyone from Muddy Waters to Radiohead. Packed with high-quality, drool-worthy, full-color photographs of the great ..more... #49-331298 $22.95

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RICKENBACKER ELECTRIC 12-STRING - THE STORY OF THE GUITARS, THE MUSIC AND THE GREAT PLAYERS by Tony Bacon TENTATIVELY expected November 2009. The definitive history of the world's most famous 12-string electric guitar. When the Byrds recorded their hit version of Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man," they ..more... - on order, expected arrival date 01/30/10 #49-332751 $24.95

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GIBSON ELECTRICS: THE CLASSIC YEARS by A.R. Duchossoir "An illustrated history of the electric guitars produced by Gibson up to the mid-1960s." 1998 edition, covering all the models that made history and helped make Gibson's reputation, plus ..more... - on order, expected arrival date 12/02/09 #49-330392 $24.95

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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 UKULELE: A VISUAL HISTORY - REVISED & EXPANDED by Jim Beloff Fun, photo-filled look at the ongoing story of this diminutive instrument. This revised edition includes a new chapter on recent pop-culture visibility, new photos, and updated information ..more... #49-331114 $24.95

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50 YEARS OF GRETSCH ELECTRICS - HALF A CENTURY OF WHITE FALCONS, GENTS, JETS & OTHER GREAT GUITARS by Tony Bacon A fully illustrated history that boasts great pictures of rare instruments, an absorbing story from the early days to the latest exploits, and a detailed guide to every model ever made. Every ..more... #49-331258 $24.95

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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 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 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 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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