Gear Books
Gibson electric
Steel Guitars
This book recounts the story of all the electric steel gui-
tars – or electric “Hawaiian” guitars, as they were called
during most of their tenure – that were built by Gibson
between 1935 and 1967. Hawaiian guitars were the most
popular form of electric guitars until the 1950s, and they
contributed to some crucial developments in pickups
and amplification in addition to lending their voice to
the earliest solid body electrics. Aesthetically, the early
postwar instruments are also amongst the coolest de-
signs ever produced by Gibson.
00332738 Hardcover ..........................................$40.00
The Gibson ’Burst
A musical instrument or a cultural icon? Certainly,
the Gibson Les Paul “Sunburst” Standard has become
the single most desirable and collectable electric
guitar ever made. The late ’50s middle-of-the-road
guitar emerges as the turn-of-the-century Holy Grail.
With over 300 ’Bursts shown and 16 pages of full
color photos, this is the book for all collectors.
Also includes a 1958, ’59, and ’60 Sunburst Les Paul
serial number list.
00000423 Softcover ............................................$35.00
The Story of Paul Bigsby
Most musicians are familiar with the famous Bigsby
Vibrato, but not as many know about the wonderful
guitars that Paul Bigsby built in the 1940s. Bigsby, who
was responsible for developing and refining the pedal
steel guitar, also built the first modern solid body
electric guitar for Merle Travis in 1948, predating Leo
Fender and Gibson’s Les Paul by a number of years.
00332770 Hardcover with CD ............................$50.00
Martin Guitars:
A History
A Martin acoustic guitar is the beloved instrument of
millions of fans and famous players worldwide. Start-
ing with the early days in New York circa 1833, this
fabled story comes to life in the long-awaited revision
of the seminal Martin History book. Originally pub-
lished in 1975, this new edition is completely updated
and re-designed by well-known industry experts.
00330889 .............................................................$30.00
Martin Guitars:
A Technical reference
Part of a two book set, this book provides information
on guitar bodies, necks, headstocks, bridges, woods,
as well as other chapters covering Models by Style,
the Custom Shop and limited editions. All the lesser
known instruments like archtops, electrics, mandolins
and ukuleles are included as well, all very collectible.
The book ends with exhaustive appendices covering
production numbers, retail prices, and instrument
specifications.
00331986 Hardcover ...........................................$35.00
Pink floyd:
The Black Strat
The chronological story begins with David Gilmour
joining Pink Floyd in early 1968, his guitar at that time,
his subsequent instruments leading to the purchase
of the Black Strat in 1970, and the other guitars that
have come and gone. The book details all of the
changes and modifications made to the Black Strat,
its use on Pink Floyd tours and iconic albums, David’s
solo projects, and various guest appearances through-
out the years.
00332391 .............................................................$32.00
The Guitar Player repair Guide –
3rd revised edition
This expanded edition for beginners to experts is
a step-by-step manual to maintaining and repair-
ing electric and acoustic guitars and basses. Players
learn how to set up a guitar and keep it in top form
by mastering basic maintenance. Features an essen-
tial DVD that makes guitar maintenance easier than
ever. New features include set-up specs of lead-
ing players; stronger coverage of guitar electronics,
including pickups and wiring diagrams; and expanded
coverage of acoustics.
00331793 Book/DVD Pack ..................................$29.95
The PrS Guitar Book – 3rd edition
The PRS Guitar Book details every facet of the won-
derful electric guitars made by PRS, the Maryland-
based company founded in 1985 by musician and
guitar builder Paul Reed Smith. The paperback
edition is updated to include all the latest informa-
tion on the acclaimed Singlecut models, as well as
the intriguing story of the Santana SE – the company’s
first venture into overseas manufacture. An inviting
narrative describes the evolution of this internation-
ally renowned guitar maker, while dynamic color
photography spotlights.
00331766 ..............................................................$35.00
Martin Guitars: The Boxed Set
A HISTORY AND A TECHNICAL REFERENCE
In special cooperation with Martin Guitar Company, both these books can be
purchased in a collectible boxed set. The artwork on the slipcase features a painting by
Robert F. Goetzl that was commissioned for Martin’s 175th anniversary celebration.
00331987 ...................................................................................................................... $70.00
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