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A. R. Duchossoir
This book recounts
the story of all the electric steel guitars – 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 1950’s, and they contributed to some crucial developments in
pickups and amplification in addition to lending their voice to the earliest
solid body electrics.
Aesthetically, these
early postwar instruments are also amongst the coolest designs ever produced by
Gibson.
Bob
Brozman
These beautiful instruments have long been a favorite
with musicians. This book is a history, source book and owner's manual for
players and fans which covers the facts and figures necessary for serious
collectors. In addition to many black and white historical photos, there is
also a 32-page color section highlighting models. The book covers the company's
full history, specific styles and models of all instruments, Hawaiian, blues,
and jazz artists who have used Nationals, a history of their advertising,
set-up and maintenance, and much more. Appendixes include serial numbers for
all instruments, a company chronology and a Hawaiian Artist Discography.
Book $42.00
Jerry Byrd
On Wings Of Music
This
autobiography by Jerry Byrd is a story in his own words about highlights in his
steel guitar playing career. With forwards by Will Hoover & DeWitt Scott,
this book is filled with lots of pictures & stories of singers &
musicians that Jerry has played with over the years. Other things include the
evolution of Steel Guitar Tunings, along with a discography compiled by Jack
Byrd.
This is a
must read for anyone interested in the evolution of the steel guitar by one of
its great players!
by Andy
Volk
Published by Centerstream, this is the
first-ever comprehensive book about lap-steel and console steel guitars.
Included are interviews & profiles of more than 35 of the greatest electric
& acoustic steel guitarists of the past & present, representing most forms
of music played in the world today, as well as previously unpublished photos
and commentary on vintage steel guitars and new instruments from the best
modern builders; resources for guitars, amplifiers, accessories, instructional
materials, steel guitar tunings, & much more. Players covered include:
Junior Brown, Bob Brozman, Jerry Byrd, Papa Cairo, Jody Carver, Cindy
Cashdollar, Bruce Clarke, John Ely, Pete Grant, Steve Howe, Andy Iona, Harry
Manx, Dick McIntyre, Santo & Johnny, and many others. 336 pages, with 40 pages
in colour.
Book $42.00
‘From Harp Guitars To The New Hawaiian Family’
History and
Development of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar.
Book $55.00
For many
years, musicians in Nashville have used a system of numbers, rather than
standard musical notation, in playing and singing and at recording sessions.
Neil
Matthews, Jr., one of the original members of Elvis Presley’s Back-Up Vocal
Quartet, The Jordanaires, invented the system and also wrote this book, which
teaches the whole system and also includes quotes, stories and photos of
Country and Pop Stars.
Book - $12.00
Jim Molberg
'Basic Music Theory ~ A
Simplified Approach'
The Material In This Book Has Been Arranged With One Aim In Mind - To Make
Music Theory As Simple And Logical As It Can Be. This Has Been Brought About By
Using An Approach That Is Slightly Different From The Conventional. However,
Those Who Have Learned Music Theory By The Technique Used In This Book Have
Found It To Be Far Easier To Understand And Remember. In Addition, The Method
Used Here Helps When Trying To Understand The Conventional Approach.
Book - $34.00
Rather than offering
information on how to play a specific instrument, this book is designed for
people who already play proficiently but don’t understand music’s underlying
theoretical principles. Although the book is relatively short, it contains the
equivalent of a year’s worth of college level material, all made accessible to
the average musician desiring a better understanding of music theory. 72 pages.
This
256 page Soft-Cover Book gives a complete and illustrated history of the
development of Rickenbacker Instruments from 1931 to the present.
Rickenbacker
is the only book of its kind to chronicle the history of the company who in
1931 introduced electric instruments to the world.
The
book provides information and full color photos of the many artists who have
used and are using Rickenbacker instruments. Rickenbacker collectors will find
this book invaluable as it contains recently discovered accurate facts
previously unavailable to researchers.
Book - $42.00
Lorene Ruymar
'The Hawaiian Steel
Guitar And Its Great Hawaiian Musicians'
Lorene Ruymar Takes A Look At Hawaiian Music, The Origin Of The Steel Guitar
And Its Spread Throughout The World, Hawaiian Playing Styles, Techniques And
Tunings, And More. Includes Hundreds of Photos. A Forward By Jerry Byrd, And A
Bibliography And Suggested Reading List. 208 Pages.
Book Only - $42.00
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