PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- ISBN 9781607105657
- Categories BX, BXOS, Entertainment, Music and Movie, NF MM, Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction: Lifestyle, WBD
- Author(s) Mike Abbott
- Publisher Thunder Bay Press
- Pages 472
- Format Paperback
- Dimensions 21.3cm x 3.3cm x 26.7cm
- Weight 1.81 kg
product description
Winner of the Gold Award in Popular Culture from "ForeWord" s 2012 Book of the Year Awards Did you know that John Lennon played an Epiphone Casino? Or that the guitarists of Sonic Youth and Wilco favored Fender Jazzmasters? Or that Dave Grohl of Nirvana and Foo Fighters so loved the Trini Lopez that Gibson created a signature model of it for him? They re the biggest and baddest axes in the worldand they re all here! "The Guitar & Amp Sourcebook" is an illustrated history contains the most important guitars and ampsthe ones that have rocked our world and changed history. You ll get the skinny on the most popular models, the vintage pieces, and the rare beauties, as well as brand comparisons like Gibson vs Fender, recommendations for the best beginner equipment, and a listing of the guitars used by popular musicians. Sprinkled with quotes from musicians on their personal favorites and advice from a pro about the best pieces, this is the book no guitar lover should be without.