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In California in the early '50s, the Fender company introduced the world's first electric bass guitar. They couldn't have known it then, but the Precision Bass would start a revolution in the sound of popular music. This book explains how that revolution happened and how its reverberations are still felt today. The two-guitars-bass-and-drums lineup that would define pop music found its heart with the Fender bass. In the coming decades, the bas...

Ein halbes Jahrhunder Rockgeschichte, Seit 1952 wird mit der Gibson Les Paul Musikgeschichte geschrieben. Diese Chronik dokumentiert die sensationelle Story der Stradivari unter den E-Gitarren.Angefangen bei den ersten Prototypen des Namensgebers Lester Polfus aka Les Paul Anfang der 50er Jahre führt das Buch durch die Jahrzehnte und zeigt den beeindruckenden Siegeszug dieses erstaunlichen Instruments.Von Beginn an verfallen viele Musiker dem ...

2, 000 Guitars will introduce you to the most incredible axes from all over the world, in all makes, models, and styles you've never seen before!

The SG Guitar Book is three great volumes in one package: a collection of drool-worthy pictures of the coolest guitars, a gripping story from the earliest prototypes to the latest exploits, and a detailed collector's database of every production SG model ever made.

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Paul McCartney is one of the best pop bass players in the world, and this book presents a musical analysis of his consistently inventive and influential bass playing during his tenure in the Beatles. This indispensable guide offers full transcriptions (including tablature and chord names) of nine of McCartney's most revered bass parts: "Dear Prudence, " "Drive My Car, " "In My Life, " "Lovely Rita, " and more. Each track is analyzed and explai...

The definitive history of the world's most famous 12-string Electric Guitar.

First published in 2001 and now updated and expanded, History of the American Guitar begins in New York City in the 1830s with the arrival of Christian Martin, from Germany, to set up the Martin company.

Tells the story of Gibson's ES-335 and related models of guitar.

Fender's 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 (and less successful) models. Dozens of photos reveal Fender's storied craftsmanship, while the text includes collector details for all models. The referenc...

Flying V, Explorer, Firebird tells the story of the Flying V and Explorer and goes on to describe Gibson's second attempt at nonstandard designs with the Firebird of the early '60s.

ELECTRIC GUITARS DESIGN AND INVENTION: THE GROUNDBREAKING INNOVATIONS THAT SHAPED THE M

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 co...

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 centre stage today.

Leo Fender's company changed the course of popular music in 1954 when they introduced the Stratocaster. Since then, the Strat has been played by countless guitarists, from Jimi Hendrix to Buddy Guy and Jeff Beck. In this book, interviews with important Strat players from every decade illustrate the instrument's versatility, playability, and continuing importance. This is the complete story of the Stratocaster and the Fender company, from the s...

This exciting book documents the complete decade-by-decade story of one of the world's most important and influential electric guitars. The Gibson Les Paul turned 50 years old in 2002, and since its invention, its sweet, urgent sound has been used by a host of major rock players - from Eric Clapton in Cream to Steve Jones of The Sex Pistols, from Joe Walsh in The Eagles to Slash of Guns N'Roses. Unique color photographs feature a multitude of ...

Featuring eyewitness accounts and rare photos, "London Live" offers a celebration of the musicians, venues, and performances that put live rock music in the spotlight of London's 1950s-1970s cultural scene. 100 color photos.