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Bob Brozman

 

‘The History & Artistry of National Resonator Instruments’

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                           $30.00


Jerry Byrd

 

‘It Was A Trip’

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!

Book                           $26.00


‘Lap Steel Guitar’

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guitarists of the past & present, representing most forms of music played in the world today, as well as previously unpublished photos and commentary on vintage steel guitars and new instruments from the best modern builders; resources for guitars, amplifiers, accessories, instructional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                           $36.00


A. R. Duchossoir

Gibson Electric Steel Guitar

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.

Book                           $41.00

 


 

A.    Greenwood

 

‘Vintage Guitar Price Guide 2010’

For more than 20 years, The Official Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guide has been the industry-leading reference for values on vintage and collectible guitars, basses, lap steels, mandolins, ukuleles, amps, and effects. The expanded 2010 edition spans nearly 600 pages and includes information on more than 1,800 brands with more than 1,300 photos, plus a detailed look at the “hows” and “whys” of the collectible instrument market. This guide is the only such work to cover all this in one very affordable volume! To date more than 130,000 copies of The Guide have been sold

Book                           $28.00


George Gruhn & Walter Carter

 

Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars’

The most extensive and detailed list of specifications ever published for identifying, dating, and establishing the authenticity of an instrument. This new edition is enlarged and updated, making it once again the essential guide enabling collectors, dealers, players, and fans to determine the authenticity, rarity, and relative value of vintage acoustic and electric guitars, basses, mandolins, banjos, and amps. Gruhn's Guide's thoroughness, detail, and clear organization have made it without peer, the must-have tool for discerning an instrument's manufacturer, model, and date-and most importantly, whether it is in original condition.
“You will not find a better guide, nor one that is so easy to use.” – Vintage Guitar magazine

Book                           $30.00


Chris J. Knutsen

 

‘From Harp Guitars To The New Hawaiian Family’

History and Development of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar.

Book                           $49.00


Neil Matthews

 

‘The Nashville Numbering System – Stylistic Method’

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


Mike Perlowin

 

‘Music Theory In The Real World’

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.

Book                           $13.00


 

 Stacey Phillips & Curtis Burch

 ‘The Great Dobro Sessions’

 

Includes every note of every solo by the nine top resonator guitarists who contributed to the Grammy Award-winning album of the same title. All 20 tunes (including the 11 solos on Fireball Mail) appear in tablature with commentary and chordal accompaniment. Feartures Jerry Douglas, Buck Graves, Mike Auldridge, Curtis Burch, Sally Van Meter, etc. (This book does not include Gene Wooten's rendition of "Day Tripper" from the CD.)

Book                           $17.00


Rickenbacker

 

‘Rickenbacker’

The Illustrated History

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                           $36.00


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                   $35.00


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