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88 KEYS – THE MAKING THE MELLOTRON BOOK THE PIANO NEW OF A STEINWAY PIANO by Frank Samagaio HANDBOOK by Miles Chapin & Artistpro A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR Rodica Prato The Mellotron was a favorite MASTERING PIANO Random House instrument of such famed acts as by Carl Humphries 88 Keys follows the creation of a The Beatles, the Moody Blues, Backbeat Books piano in the Steinway & Sons Tangerine Dream and Mike With clear and easy-to- factory in Long Island City, New Oldfield. This legendary organ understand exercises, The York – a process that has changed used pre-recorded tape loops to Piano Handbook is perfect for little in the one hundred years that Steinway, the world's produce the world’s first anyone interested in learning the piano or improving premier piano manufacturer, has been in business. An “sampled” sounds, like the flute intro to the Beatles’ their skills. It provides fresh material and techniques in introduction relates the history of the piano and traces the “Strawberry Fields.” Back in production after a 20-year styles ranging from classical to jazz, rock, bebop and history of the Steinway itself. The story then follows step by hiatus, the Mellotron is still one of the most sought-after fusion, and gives new players everything they need to step the creation of the concert grand piano from 12,000 pieces of vintage musical gear on the market. The Mellotron learn and enjoy the piano. This book’s innovative tutorial individual parts. The exquisitely detailed and beautifully- Book is the first title to explore the unique history and approach covers classical and contemporary music rendered drawings set the tone for the dignity and care with complex inner workings of this one-of-a-kind instrument. styles in an integrated way, and the companion CD brings which the ultimate grand piano – the only one in the world ______00330793 (200 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")..$24.95 the playing techniques and concepts to life. A full-color still made by hand – is crafted. Hardcover. ISBN# 1-93114-014-6 photo gallery illustrates the history of the piano and its ______00330342 (144 pages, essential recordings. This hardcover, deluxe edition also 8-3/4" x 11-1/4") ...... $25.00 THE PIANO features semi-concealed spiral binding so the book stays ISBN # 0-517-70356-4 The Complete Illustrated open on the piano. The Piano Handbook prepares you THE HAMMOND Guide to the World’s Most not just to play, but to perform – and not just as a pianist, NEW ORGAN – BEAUTY Popular Musical but as a complete musician. IN THE B Instrument ______00330987 Book/CD Pack (290 pages, 10" x 12") ...... $29.95 SECOND EDITION by Jeremy Siepmann by Mark Vail Hal Leonard TIPBOOK – PIANO Backbeat Books For more than 200 years, the Now fully updated, The piano has been an by Hugo Pinksterboer Hammond Organ: Beauty in the inspirational force in the The Tipbook Company B traces the technological and world of music. The Piano shows how this characterful Please see the Tipbook Series artistic evolution of the B-3 and other tonewheel organs, as instrument has won its place at the center of the affections feature for a complete description. well as the whirling Leslie speakers that catapulted the of music lovers everywhere. This is the first popular book Hammond sound into history. You’ll discover the genius that to cover every aspect of the instrument’s dynamic history, went into the development of Hammond’s tonewheel including: origins, technical developments, novelties and generator, drawbar harmonics, percussion, scanner vibrato experiments; piano music throughout the centuries; and other innovations, as well as the incredible assistance profiles of the instruments’ musical giants and analyses of ______00330895 (152 pages, Don Leslie provided for Hammond by creating his famous their greatest works; and much more. With over 200 4-1/8" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 rotating speaker system. 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VINTAGE ______00330952 (320 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")...$29.95 PIANO: A SYNTHESIZERS – ISBN# 0-87930-705-6 PHOTOGRAPHIC 2ND EDITION HISTORY OF THE HAMMOND GROUNDBREAKING INSTRUMENTS NEW WORLD’S MOST ORGAN AND PIONEERING DESIGNERS OF CELEBRATED ELECTRONIC MUSIC COMPLETE INSTRUMENT SYNTHESIZERS TUNES, TONES AND TECHNIQUES by David Crombie by Mark Vail FOR DRAWBAR KEYBOARDS Backbeat Books by Dave Limina Backbeat Books This is the most spectacular This new edition is the ultimate exploration of the upstart Berklee Press and informative book ever assembled on the history of instruments that paved the way over the last four decades The secret to creating funky the piano. Features a collection of 200 stunning photos for today’s fast-paced electronic music world. Explores sizzles and classic Hammond of more than 150 pianos ranging from the instrument’s the development of the modern synthesizer from 1962 sounds is mastering the earliest roots to today’s magnificent upright and grand on, with in-depth interviews with pioneering designers combined use of the drawbars, expression pedal, and pianos. Includes specifications for each instrument Bob Moog and Alan R. Pearlman of Moog Music and ARP the Leslie speaker speed switch. Sound intimidating? It shown, information on the mechanics of pianos, Instruments fame. These and other designers reveal their doesn’t have to be! This hands-on guide takes you step- manufacturer profiles, and more. Hardcover. initial ideas, reflect on their hits and misses, and discuss by-step through the techniques of playing the drawbar ______00330198 (112 pages, 10-1/8" x 13")$35.00 how star performers have used their creations. Noted organ, one skill at a time. You’ll learn to: play gospel, ISBN # 0-87930-372-7 synthesist Keith Emerson and composer Wendy Carlos R&B, jazz, blues, funk and rock; achieve fantastic special (“Switched-On Bach”) offer musical insights and effects; understand all the parts of the organ and how to performance techniques. Includes fully updated pricing use them; and much more. The accompanying CD and production info, and more than 200 photos and a includes 21 exercises, plus performance demos of 8 stunning color section. songs, with minus-organ versions so you can jam along! ______00330536 (300 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")...$27.95 ______50449479 (128 pages, 9" x 12")...... $24.95 ISBN # 0-87930-603-3 ISBN# 0-634-01433-1 35 INSTRUMENTS

BANJO THE SAX & BRASS BOOK TRUMPET KINGS SAXOPHONES, TRUMPETS AND THE PLAYERS WHO SHAPED THE HOW TO SET UP TROMBONES IN JAZZ, SOUND OF JAZZ TRUMPET THE BEST ROCK AND POP by Scott Yanow SOUNDING BANJO edited by Tony Bacon Backbeat Books by Roger H. Siminoff Backbeat Books This engaging book unveils the Hal Leonard This is the first illustrated history of personal and musical lives of 479 This renowned author walks the horns that have defined jazz and brilliant jazz trumpeters, past and banjo players through enhanced rock, pop, and R&B with present, through intimate biographical profiles that masterful techniques to an astonishingly expressive range of distinctive, classy describe each artist’s unique traits, intriguing life maximize the performance sounds. A bright mix of sparkling color photography and experiences, relationships with other influential players, of their instrument. Step-by- engaging narrative, the book explores the evolving music, career milestones and key recordings. Artist covered step instructions cover: tone brilliant musicians, and leading makers of these inspiring include: Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, , chamber fit, tailpiece angle, bridge selection, neck angle instruments from the 1920s to 1990s. 200 color photos, Wynton Marsalis, Terence Blanchard, Arturo Sandoval, and heel fit, head adjustments, air chamber tap-tuning including three fold-out spreads. Red Allen, Chet Baker, Bunny Berrigan, Roy Eldridge, and resonator adjustments, string gauge selection, head ______00330397 Hardcover (120 pages, Freddie Hubbard, Freddie Keppard, Lee Morgan, Fats selection, and much more. Each chapter provides a 7-1/2" x 9-3/4") ...... $24.95 Navarro, King Oliver and hundreds of others – plus jazz detailed background and analysis of the parts to be ISBN # 0-87930-531-2 figures who seem unlikely to have recorded on trumpet adjusted and explores the differences between archtop, ______00331017 Softcover (120 pages, but did, such as Benny Goodman and Mose Allison. A flattop, tube-and-plate, and one-piece flange banjos. 7-1/4" x 9-3/8") ...... $19.95 fascinating read! More than 60 photos and illustrations make this ISBN # 0-87930-737-4 ______00330777 (432 pages, technical guide easy to follow. To round out this already 7-3/8" x 9-1/4")...... $22.95 unique text, amplifications tips are provided by TIPBOOK – ISBN# 0-87930-640-8 NEW legendary banjo player extraordinaire Earl Scruggs, SAXOPHONE considered the father of bluegrass music. by Hugo Pinksterboer ______00330367 (80 pages, 9" x 12")...... $16.95 STRINGS ISBN # 0-7935-8998-3 The Tipbook Company A CELLIST’S LIFE Please see the Tipbook Series feature for a complete description. by Colin Hampton RING THE BANJAR! Strings Backstage Series THE BANJO IN AMERICA FROM String Letter Publishing FOLKLORE TO FACTORY One of the 20th century’s most by Robert Lloyd Webb distinguished cellists, Colin Hampton Centerstream Publications ______00330956 (134 pages, 4-1/4" x 8-1/4")$9.95 is your guide to a bygone world of Originally published to coincide with ISBN# 9-07619-233-2 classical music and musicians. Wise an exhibition of the same name at the teacher, musical iconoclast, adn nonpareil cellist of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology TIPBOOK – TRUMPET & illustrious Griller Quartet, Hampton helped to redefine Museum, this book includes TROMBONE, CORNET & the standards of contemporary chamber music, founded information on the banjo’s enduring popularity, the banjo FLUGELHORN one of America’s first cello clubs, and inspired makers of Boston, instruments from the exhibition, a generations of students. Through his witty, convivial, and by Hugo Pinksterboer glossary and bibliography of the banjo, and more. candid narratives, you’ll also encounter such luminaries ______00000087 (102 pages, 6" x 12")...... $24.95 The Tipbook Company as Pablo Casals, Ernest Bloch, Igor Stravinsky, Arturo ISBN # 1-574-24016-1 Please see the Tipbook Series Toscanini, Béla Bartók, Yehudi Menuhin, and others as feature for a complete description. never before. ______00330753 (128 pages, 6" x 9")...... $12.95 BRASS ISBN # 1-890490-35-0 MASTERS OF JAZZ SAXOPHONE ______00330893 (144 pages, COMMONSENSE 4-1/8" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 INSTRUMENT CARE THE STORY OF THE PLAYERS ISBN# 90-76192-41-3 AND THEIR MUSIC HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR VIOLIN, edited by Dave Gelly VIOLA OR CELLO, AND BOW ______00331022 French Edition (138 pages, by James N. McKean Backbeat Books 4-1/8" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 Please see the ISBN# 90-76192-71-5 String Letter Publishing Biographies section for This guide is a must-have reference a complete description. book to help all violin, viola and cello owners care for their instruments and bows. With ______00330597 (192 pages, education and guidance, any player can learn: what is 9-3/4" x 12-1/2")...... $39.95 necessary to get a stringed instrument into top condition ISBN # 0-87930-622-X for optimum sound and tone; routine maintenance practices; how to treat an instrument to ensure that it will provide a lifetime of quality playing and musical enjoyment; and much more. Includes helpful photos throughout. ______00330444 (64 pages, 6" x 9")...... $9.95 ISBN # 0-962-01819-X 36 INSTRUMENTS

MUSICAL 21ST-CENTURY CELLISTS VIOLIN OWNER’S MANUAL NEW INSTRUMENT Strings Backstage Series String Letter Publishing AUCTION PRICE String Letter Publishing Here’s the book that should have GUIDE, 2002 EDITION Please see the Biographies come with your violin! Written by a Backstage Books section for a complete team of leading instrument makers, String Letter Publishing description. repairers and musicians, this is the Since 1990, musical instrument one comprehensive guide to dealers, appraisers, collectors and selecting, understanding, pre- experts in the trade have relied upon serving and protecting any violin, this comprehensive annual guide. Now you can have the ______00330754 (128 pages, 6" x 9")...... $14.95 from a modest fiddle to a priceless Stradivari. Richly same powerful information at your fingertips! This ISBN# 1-890490-39-3 illustrated with photographs and drawings, it covers illustrated book offers the most in-depth data available on topics including: selecting the proper instrument and the values of antique and vintage instruments and bows. It 21ST CENTURY bow, understanding common repairs, finding the right provides: prices for thousands of instruments auctioned VIOLINISTS, VOL. 1 maker, guarding against theft, getting a good setup, protecting your violin, choosing a case, and more. in 2001, shown in U.S. dollars and British pounds; a five- String Letter Publishing ______00330762 (152 pages, 6" x 9")...... $14.95 year summary of auction activity, arranged alphabetically Please see the Biographies ISBN# 1-890490-43-1 by maker and instrument with high, low and average section for a complete selling prices; contact information for major auction description. houses; full-page, full-color photos; and much more! UKULELE ______00330883 (252 pages, 6" x 9")...... $39.95 ISBN# 1-890490-58-X THE UKULELE – A VISUAL HISTORY ______00699221 (128 pages, 6" x 9")...... $12.95 TIPBOOK – by Jim Beloff NEW ISBN # 1-890490-26-1 CELLO Backbeat Books by Hugo Pinksterboer VIOLIN From its birthplace of Portugal to its The Tipbook Company VIRTUOSOS famous Hawaiian home, the “jumping flea” has left its mark on Please see the Tipbook Series String Letter Publishing feature for a complete description. popular music and pop culture worldwide – even on Please see the Biographies Hollywood. The Ukulele: A Visual History traces this section for a complete evolution with the colorful whimsy of the uke itself. Readers description. will meet some of the world’s greatest ukulele players through profiles, photos, and a list of recordings. Splendid ______00330959 (132 pages, 4-1/4" x 8-1/4")$9.95 color photos show more than 100 of the finest and most ISBN# 90-76192-47-2 unique ukuleles and vintage catalog illustrations, fanciful ______00330566 (128 pages, 6" x 9")...... $12.95 sheet music covers, and witty ads capture the whimsical ISBN # 1-890490-31-8 TIPBOOK – VIOLIN & VIOLA flavor of the ukulele craze of the 1920s and 1930s. ______00330282 (112 pages, by Hugo Pinksterboer THE VIOLIN – 7-3/8" x 9-1/4") ...... $24.95 The Tipbook Company A COMPLETE ISBN # 0-87930-454-5 Please see the Tipbook Series HISTORY feature for a complete description. edited by Tony Bacon WOODWINDS Backbeat Books This lavish book features TIPBOOK – CLARINET breathtaking color photos by Hugo Pinksterboer of the finest violins and The Tipbook Company bows from makers of every Please see the Tipbook Series ______00330894 (144 pages, era – from Stradivari and feature for a complete description. 4-1/8" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 other Cremona masters, to modern high-tech ISBN# 90-76192-39-1 instruments. Detailed essays from international experts include profiles of great players, techniques of the classic builders, and more. Cloth, with slipcase, numbered limited edition, with 300 color photos, including 10 fold-out spreads. ______00330891 (144 pages, ______00330434 (132 pages, 10" x 13")...... $75.00 4-1/8" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 ISBN # 0-87930-553-3 ISBN# 90-76192-46-4 INSTRUMENTS 37

TIPBOOK – THE INSTRUMENTALIST’S NEW FLUTE & PICCOLO GUIDE TO FITNESS, by Hugo Pinksterboer HEALTH AND MUSICIANSHIP The Tipbook Company taught by Julie Lyonn Lieberman Please see the Tipbook Series with special guests feature for a complete description. Barry Mitterhoff (mandolin/guitar), John Blake, Jr. (violin), David Krakauer (clarinet) and Sumi Tonaska (piano) Homespun Video With the help of professional musicians and a physical ______00330957 (134 pages, 4-1/4" x 8-1/4")$9.95 fitness trainer, Julie Lyonn Lieberman presents ISBN# 90-76192-42-1 relaxation, healing and centering exercises, breathing and stretching techniques, self-massage and warm-ups. VARIOUS Musicians will see and feel how tension negatively affects their playing and learn how to eliminate it. 105-MIN. BEATLES GEAR – VIDEO • ALL LEVELS REVISED ______00641156...... $39.95 ALL THE FAB FOUR’S INSTRUMENTS – FROM ROCK HARDWARE STAGE TO STUDIO 40 YEARS OF ROCK by Andy Babiuk INSTRUMENTATION Backbeat Books Edited by Paul Trynka This lavishly illustrated volume Backbeat Books is the first to examine all the Rock Hardware uncovers how instruments and equipment the instruments and tech- The Beatles used to compose, rehearse, perform, and nology of rock have evolved, record some of the best-loved popular music of all time. giving new insight into the It features 350 color and 250 black-and-white photos of mechanics of rock music’s most famous moments on The Beatles, their classic and rare gear, and unique stage and in the studio. The book explores the range of memorabilia – many never published before. The book’s instrumental and technical choices, live sound systems, year-by-year format analyzes in detail The Beatles’ entire and recording technology. An absorbing narrative with touring and recording career. Revision includes new 200 striking color photos, Rock Hardware gives today’s material and photos. musician an understanding of how to choose from the ______00331049 Limited Edition Hardcover (256 vast array of old and new instruments, and how to pages, 9-3/4" x 12-1/2")....$45.00 combine the tools and technology to create their own ISBN# 3-87930-662-9 new milestones in rock history. ______00330993 Softcover (256 pages, ______00330281 Hardcover (144 pages, 9-3/4" x 12-1/2")...... $29.95 8-1/2" x 11")...... $24.95 ISBN# 0-87930-731-5 ISBN # 0-87930-428-6 38 TIPBOOKTIPBOOK SERIESSERIES

THE BEST GUIDE TO YOUR INSTRUMENT by Hugo Pinksterboer These books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts – for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing • all jargon explained • basic background information • price indications • the history and the family of the instrument • and more. The unique Tipcode indications in each book give readers access to more info (including short movies, soundtracks, photos, etc.) on the Tipbook website, www.tipbook.com.

TIPBOOK – SAXOPHONE NEW The saxophone book teaches you how to select a saxophone, and includes tips on buy- ing mouthpieces, necks, reeds and more. ______00330956 (134 pages, 4-1/4" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 ISBN# 9-07619-233-2

TIPBOOK – TRUMPET & TROMBONE, CORNET & FLUGELHORN The trumpet and trombone book covers topics such as selecting and play-testing trumpets, cornets, flugelhorns and trombones, buying mouthpieces and mutes, tuning, and a brass players’ glossary. TIPBOOK – ACOUSTIC GUITAR ______00330893 (144 pages, 4-1/8" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 The acoustic guitar book covers topics such as selecting and play-testing guitars, buying ISBN# 90-76192-41-3 strings, picks and other accessories, tuning, and a guitar player’s glossary. ______00331022 French Edition (138 pages, 4-1/8" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 ______00330890 (144 pages, 4-1/8" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 ISBN# 90-76192-71-5 ISBN# 90-76192-37-5 ______00331021 French Edition (130 pages, 4-1/8" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 TIPBOOK – VIOLIN & VIOLA ISBN# 90-76192-67-7 The violin and viola book covers topics such as: selecting and play-testing violins and violas, buying strings, bows and accessories, maintenance and tuning, as well as a TIPBOOK – & BASS GUITAR NEW violinist’s glossary. The electric guitar and bass book covers choosing and buying guitars and basses; ______00330894 (144 pages, 4-1/8" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 brands; selecting, cleaning and changing strings; tuning; maintenance; accessories and ISBN# 90-76192-39-1 more. ______00330958 (142 pages, 4-1/4" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 TIPBOOK – CELLO NEW ISBN# 90-76192-35-9 The cello book guides you through selecting a cello, and buying strings, bows, acces- sories and more. TIPBOOK – DRUMS ______00330959 (132 pages, 4-1/4" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 The drum book covers topics such as selecting and play-testing drums and cymbals, ISBN# 90-76192-47-2 buying sticks, heads and hardware, tuning, and a drummer’s glossary. ______00330892 (144 pages, 4-1/8" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 TIPBOOK – PIANO ISBN# 90-76192-34-0 The piano book covers topics such as selecting and play-testing pianos, player pianos, and related instruments, maintenance and the basics on tuning, as well as a pianist’s glossary. TIPBOOK – VOCALS NEW ______00330895 (152 pages, 4-1/8" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 This book provides valuable, practical information that will help you to understand and ISBN# 90-76192-36-7 extend the possibilities of your voice, to appreciate and evaluate input from voice ______00331020 French Edition (144 pages, 4-1/8" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 teachers and coaches, and to have easier access to other literature on the subject. ISBN# 90-76192-66-9 ______00330975 (134 pages, 4-1/4" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 ISBN# 90-76192-38-3 TIPBOOK – FLUTE & PICCOLO NEW The flute & piccolo book covers topics such as selecting and play-testing flutes and pic- TIPBOOK – MUSIC ON PAPER NEW colos, choosing headjoints, playing tips, maintenance and more. Music on Paper is a guide to reading music and the basics of music theory, for ______00330957 (134 pages, 4-1/4" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 musicians in any style, playing any instrument, at any level. Covers: accents, alla breves, ISBN# 90-76192-42-1 and afterbeats • keys, quarter notes and quintuplets • parts, plops, and pitch bends • transposing, triplets, and tremolos • and much more. TIPBOOK – CLARINET ______00330974 (146 pages, 4-1/4" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 The clarinet book covers such topics as selecting and play-testing clarinets, buying ISBN# 90-76192-32-4 mouthpieces, necks and reeds, tuning, and a clarinetist’s glossary. NEW ______00330891 (144 pages, 4-1/8" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 TIPBOOKS DISPLAY ISBN# 90-76192-46-4 ______00750009...... Dealer net $5.00 39 GUITAR & BASS

AMPEG BILL CARSON – MY LIFE THE FENDER BASS AND TIMES WITH FENDER AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY AMPEG: THE STORY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS by J.W. Black and Albert BEHIND THE SOUND by Bill Carson, Molinaro by Gregg Hopkins and co-authored by Willie G. Moseley Hal Leonard Bill Moore Vintage Guitar Books When added a Hal Leonard This compelling autobiography of bass to his growing family of Please see the Amps & guitar icon Bill Carson is a fascinating first-person instruments 50 years ago, he Pedals section for a chronicle by a man deeply involved in all facets of the created a new world for complete description. Fender story. Carson recounts everything from his early musicians and revolutionized years as an impoverished guitarist to his days serving as an industry in the process. Using hundreds of ______00330289 (288 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")..$32.95 “test pilot” of solidbody instruments, including the photographs, this exciting new release chronicles the ISBN # 0-7935-7951-1 legendary Stratocaster. He shares his experiences of evolution of that instrument from 1951 to 2001, working closely with Leo Fender, George Fullerton, and providing background, history and highly researched facts vital to understanding everything about this EPIPHONE the factory workers who produced some of guitardom’s truly classic instruments. Carson’s conversational tone remarkable member of the Fender family. A must for all THE COMPLETE takes the reader through the good times and bad at music fans! HISTORY Fender, including the decline of the company and its ______00330755 (128 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")..$24.95 OF EPIPHONE products during the infamous CBS years, on through its ISBN# 0-634-02640-2 by Walter Carter remarkable resurgence and return to dominance. HOW THE FENDER Hal Leonard Includes many photos throughout. ______00330440 (112 pages, The history of this company BASS CHANGED 7-3/8" x 9-1/2") ...... $14.95 from 1873 to today, detailing THE WORLD ISBN # 1-88488-310-9 the glory years of the 1930s, by Jim Roberts the /USA era in the Backbeat Books 60s, and the modern age of THE FENDER AMP BOOK This book not only celebrates Japanese/Korean production. Features a collector’s A COMPLETE HISTORY OF FENDER the 50-year history of Fender’s reference section with model histories and serial AMPLIFIERS revolutionary instrument, but number lists, interviews with important Epiphone artists, by John Morrish – for the first time – and over 150 photos, including a 16-page color section. Backbeat Books illuminates the full scope of its ______00330033 (146 pages, 9" x 12")...... $22.95 Please see the Amps & Pedals section profound impact on music and society. Focusing on the ISBN # 0-7935-4948-5 for a complete description. bass’ artistic influence, the book describes technical ______00330148 (96 pages, milestones that gave the bass its musical power. The book FENDER 4-3/4" x 9-1/4") ...... $17.95 describes the impact of the bass in the hands of such ISBN # 0-87930-345-X visionaries as James Jamerson; cheers the innovations of 50 YEARS OF FENDER rockers like Jack Bruce, Paul McCartney, John Entwitle, HALF A CENTURY OF THE FENDER AMPS – THE and Sting; and honors the inspired work of such GREATEST ELECTRIC GUITARS FIRST FIFTY YEARS virtuosos as Jaco Pastorius. Features 100 color photos. by Tony Bacon by Teagle & Sprung ______00330737 (208 pages, Backbeat Books 8-3/8" x 10-7/8")...... $27.95 Hal Leonard and Fender ISBN # 0-87930-630-0 The first Fender guitar hit the Please see the Amps & scene 50 years ago–and Pedals section for a com- THE FENDER BOOK: music hasn’t been the same plete description. since. Featuring 200 color A COMPLETE photos, this visual chronicle of the premier guitar maker HISTORY OF FENDER charts every Fender model from 1950 to 2000, ELECTRIC GUITARS ______00697278 (256 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")..$34.95 accompanied by a parallel timeline of musical ISBN # 0-7935-3733-9 2ND EDITION highlights. The book celebrates 50 years of Telecasters, by Tony Bacon & Paul Day Stratocasters, Precision Basses, and other Fenders Backbeat Books played by such artists as Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, Eric THE FENDER BASS by Klaus Blasquiz Now in its second edition, The Clapton, Keith Richards, and Kurt Cobain. Fender Book has become the definitive story of the Mediapresse ______00330592 (128 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")...$19.95 world’s best-known solidbody electric guitars. From the The Fender Bass, created ISBN # 0-87930-621-1 Fender Electric Instrument Co.’s earliest period to its over 40 years ago by the most recent products, this book’s striking color inventive genius of Leo photography showcases history’s finest Fenders plus the Fender, still remains today as most unusual. Personal insights gathered form new the definitive electric bass. interviews with Fender employees past and present bring Every new bass is inspired to life the personality and genius of Leo Fender and his (more or less) from his inventive company. Useful as well as entertaining, The basic design. The Fender Bass tells the detailed story of Fender Book also provides a meticulous reference the electric bass through the different models and their section of model specifications for identifying and dating improvements, from their origins to the present form. Fenders made in the U.S., Japan, and elsewhere from Includes hundreds of black and white and color photos 1950 to the present. Hardcover. of the basses and their most famous players. ______00330459 (120 pages, ______00183681 (48 pages, 9" x 12")...... $9.95 7-1/2" x 9-3/4") ...... $24.95 ISBN # 0-7935-0757-X ISBN # 0-87930-554-1 40 GUITAR & BASS

FENDER CLASSIC THE FENDER GUITAR LEGENDS – MOMENTS STRATOCASTER THE EVOLUTION by Alan diPerna by A. R. Duchossoir OF THE GUITAR FROM Hal Leonard foreword by Eric Clapton FENDER TO G&L Fender Classic Moments Hal Leonard by George Fullerton examines momentous This special 40th Anniversary Centerstream musical events of the last Edition features the history, Publications half century with over 100 photos and lively text chronicling patents, schematics, pricing, The name Fender has great guitar moments and history-changing happenings. and identification tips for the become synonymous with Includes photos of Elvis singing through a Fender amp at the Strat. Includes stunning color guitars. The work of Leo 1955 Tupelo Fair; Dylan’s amplified antics at the Newport photos, original ads, famous Strat artists, and much more. Fender revolutionized the Folk Festival; Hendrix’s fury at Monterey; Eric Clapton’s ______00330027 (72 pages, 9" x 12")...... $15.95 instrument and has influenced nearly every modern comeback at Live Aid; Smashing Pumpkins at Lollapalooza; ISBN # 0-7935-4735-0 guitarist. This book by Leo’s best friend and partner in and much more! Hardcover. G&L examines the life of the man behind these ______00330175 (112 pages, THE STORY OF instruments. It features photos (including 16 pages of 11-3/8" x 8-7/8") ...... $24.95 THE FENDER color!) never before published. You’ll see the barn ISBN # 0-7935-5591-4 STRATOCASTER where Leo was born, the first Fender plant, the earliest A CELEBRATION OF THE instruments he created, and many other rare photos. WORLD’S GREATEST GUITAR ______00000156 (112 pages, 9" x 12")...... $24.95 GUITAR GALLERY by Ray Minhinnett and ISBN # 0-931-75969-2 text by Richard Smith Bob Young photography by Backbeat Books GIBSON Pitkin Studio Introduced in 1954 and now BEAUTY OF Hal Leonard and Fender recognized as the best A stunning photo tour of electric guitar ever designed, Leo Fender’s Stratocaster THE ’BURST avant-garde guitars from is one of the 20th century’s most influential inventions. GIBSON SUNBURST Fender’s world-renowned Following a complete history of this distinctive LES PAULS FROM ’58 TO ’60 Custom Shop, this beautiful book features full-page, full- instrument’s development, this book offers extensive by Yasuhiko Iwanade color shots of 50 instruments, accompanied by close- portions of interviews with 27 great guitarists like Dick Hal Leonard ups and detailed descriptions from the master builders. Dale, Otis Rush, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, George Finally, the long-awaited Includes shots of eccentric guitars like the Harley Strat, Harrison, Bonnie Raitt, Keith Richards, Buddy Guy and English edition of this historic Western Tele, Rocket Caster, Jag Stang, Horse Shoe many more. These musicians describe their first Japanese book. It pays tribute Thinline, and more. Required reading for guitar fans experiences with the Stratocaster, why they choose it to Gibson’s magnificent Sunburst Les Pauls made and art book aficionados. Hardcover. over other guitars, the individual models they own, and between 1958 and 1960, the most highly prized ______00330164 (152 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")..$39.95 playing techniques that maximize the Strat sound. solidbody electric guitars ever. The magnitude of their ISBN # 0-7935-5065-3 ______00330864 (128 pages, 9" x 11") ...... $19.95 value is directly related to their look (outrageous wood ISBN# 0-87930-665-3 patterns, or “figured” timber), since non-players are FENDER: paying top dollar for them. The book features lavish full- THE INSIDE STORY THE FENDER color photos of these beautiful instruments throughout; by TELECASTER the guitars of famous players; a foreword by Ted Backbeat Books by A.R. Duchossoir McCarty; and a bio of the author, world renowned A behind-the-scenes account Special Foreword by collector Yasuhiko Iwanade; and the “Science of the of the Fender Electric James Burton Burst” section with over 30 pages of detailed reference Instrument Company by its and Albert Lee facts on every facet of the guitar including colors, wood figure, pick-ups, hardware and qualities of “voice.” This former general manager. Hal Leonard may be the closest guitarists will ever be able to get to White traces the company’s Designed by Leo Fender at a these incredibly collectible beauties! entire history, from Leo Fender’s beginnings as a radio time when the words rock ______00330265 (224 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")..$34.95 repairman up to the eventual sale of Fender to CBS, and and roll were not even ISBN # 0-7935-7374-2 beyond. Includes stories about the development of the coined, the “Telly” is the Telecaster, Precision Bass, and Stratocaster, as well as senior member of a family of instruments whose sounds insights into Leo Fender’s unique personality. It is and looks helped revolutionize the world of popular packed with more than 100 historic photos and music. This book relates the story of Telecaster Guitars illustrations, instrument diagrams and specifications, since 1950 – everything you ever wanted to know is and anecdotes about artists such as Merle Travis, Bob explored through lots of color and black and white Wills, Speedy West, and Tex Ritter. photos, charts and interviews. ______00330112 (258 pages, ______00183003 (80 pages, 9" x 12")...... $15.95 7-1/4" x 9-1/4") ...... $22.95 ISBN # 0-7935-0860-6 ISBN # 0-87930-309-3 GUITAR & BASS 41

GIBSON ELECTRICS THE GIBSON L5 – by A.R. Duchossoir ITS HISTORY AND GRETSCH Hal Leonard ITS PLAYERS Here’s the first book ever to by Adrian Ingram THE GUITARS OF THE present a complete and illus- foreword by Bob Benedetto FRED GRETSCH CO. by Jay Scott trated history of all guitars Centerstream ever produced by one of the Publications Centerstream world’s most prestigious Introduced in 1922, the Publications musical instrument manu- Gibson L5 is the precursor of This is the comprehensive, facturers. All information is the modern archtop guitar. It was the first archtop to must-own owner’s or collec- based on Gibson’s own docu- feature f-holes, which allowed it to project through the tor’s manual for any Gretsch ments and literature. The book includes: • The different horn-dominated bands of the day. Its strong, full, warm fan. It uncovers the history of stages of evolution of the electric guitar, with detailed sound was an immediate and overwhelming success that the guitars through 32 pages of color photos, hundreds specifications of all models introduced up to 1961 • turned the heads of makers, players and listeners alike. of black & white photos, and forewords by Fred Gretsch, Comprehensive information on serial numbers and This book takes a look at its history and most famous , Randy Bachman, Brian Setzer, and production shipping totals • The players who helped players, from its creation, through the Norlin years, to its Duane Eddy. It contains 30 chapters covering each build the reputation of Gibson Electrics over the years • standing today as the world’s most popular jazz guitar. Gretsch model in depth and a section of patent numbers Over 200 illustrations – 32 pages in full color. With its stunning 16-page full-color photo section, this and drawings for collectors. Find out what makes the ______00704488 (256 pages, 9" x 12")...... $24.95 book is a must for every guitar enthusiast’s collection! essential rockabilly guitar such a collector’s item and ISBN # 0-88188-269-0 ______00000216 (112 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")..$29.95 such an icon of popular music history. ISBN # 1-574-24047-1 ______00000142 (286 pages, 9" x 12")...... $35.00 GIBSON ELECTRICS: ISBN # 0-931-75950-1 THE CLASSIC 50 YEARS NEW YEARS – REVISED OF THE GIBSON THE GRETSCH BOOK AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF LES PAUL A COMPLETE HISTORY OF GRETSCH ELECTRIC GUITARS THE ELECTRIC GUITARS HALF A CENTURY OF THE by Tony Bacon & Paul Day PRODUCED BY GIBSON UP GREATEST ELECTRIC GUITARS TO THE MID-1960S by Tony Bacon Backbeat Books This book pulls together the by A. R. Duchossoir Backbeat Books fascinating story of this Hal Leonard This exciting book documents American guitar manufacturer, Since the inception of the the complete decade-by- highlighting links with key first “electrical” guitars in decade story of one of the world’s most important and guitarists such as George Harrison, Duane Eddy and the 1920s, no other manufacturer has produced a influential electric guitars. The Gibson Les Paul turned Chet Atkins. These three most famous of Gretsch players greater variety of professional quality models than 50 years old in 2002, and since its invention, its sweet, have their guitars pictured among over 70 sensational Gibson. This book presents a documented account of urgent sound has been used by a host of major rock color photographs of rare and unusual instruments that the instruments released during a highly creative period players – from Eric Clapton in Cream to Steve Jones of help make The Gretsch Book illuminate the history of from the 1930s up to the mid-60s, which saw the The Sex Pistols; from Joe Walsh in The Eagles to Slash of this idiosyncratic guitar maker. Original interviews with coming of age of the electric guitar. It describes all the Guns N’Roses. Unique color photographs feature a many Gretsch personnel add to a unique tour of the models that have made history and contributed to multitude of luscious Les Paul models and highlight company’s remarkably varied and colorful history, as establishing the reputation of Gibson. This edition great players in action with their Les Paul guitars. The Gretsch Book practically and entertainingly clarifies features over 500 illustrations, including 100 in color, Meticulous listings for the collector document every this much misunderstood and wonderfully inventive and previously unpublished material. model produced from 1952 to the present day. 50 Years guitar maker. Includes an entire reference section ______00330392 (256 pages, 9" x 12")...... $24.95 of the Gibson Les Paul is a beautiful, detailed containing valuable specifications for collectors. ISBN # 0-7935-9210-0 examination of six decades of great guitars and the fine Hardcover. musicians inspired to play them. ______00330226 (108 pages, GIBSON’S FABULOUS ______00330951 (160 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")...$22.95 7-1/2" x 9-3/4") ...... $24.95 FLAT-TOP GUITARS ISBN# 0-87930-711-0 ISBN # 0-87930-408-1 Eldon Whitford, David Vinopal, Dan Erlewine Backbeat Books Who can forget the singular sound of the Everly Brothers’ guitar in “Wake Up Little Susie” and “Bye Bye Love”? It was the sound of a Gibson flat-top, one of the finest acoustic guitars ever produced. This great American icon is the subject of Gibson’s Fabulous Flat- Top Guitars, a comprehensive book that chronicles the history of the Gibson company and the growth and development of their flat-top guitars. It covers every model from 1918 to the present; includes over 100 color photos and 150 b&w ones; reminiscences from many of the well- known performers who play flat tops; and much more. ______00183310 (207 pages, 8-3/8" x 11")..$24.95 ISBN # 0-87930-297-6 42 GUITAR & BASS

GUILD MARTIN PRS GUITARS THE GUILD THE MARTIN BOOK THE PRS NEW GUITAR BOOK by Walter Carter GUITAR BOOK THE COMPANY AND THE Backbeat Books A COMPLETE HISTORY INSTRUMENTS – 1952-1977 The Martin Book is a photographic OF PAUL REED NOW IN by Han Moust 150-year journey that pulls together SMITH GUITARS SOFTCOVER Hal Leonard the strands of the past to create a UPDATED EDITION Guild guitars have been fascinating and entertaining by Dave Burrluck around since the early 1950s, testimony to the unparalleled Backbeat Books and by the beginning of the quality and craftsmanship of the Martin acoustic guitar. Paul Reed Smith began ’60s, the company had It features color photos of 75 classic and modern Martin building custom guitars in the late 1970s for players established a solid reputation guitars, a detailed reference section for collectors and ranging from Ted Nugent to . Now updated for its electric and acoustic archtops, which are still widely enthusiasts, and much more. Hardcover. in paperback, this lush volume documents the latest regarded today. Despite this enduring popularity, little was ______00330149 (108 pages, 7-1/2" x 9-3/4") $22.95 developments at PRS – including the introduction of the known about the history of Guild. The Guild Guitar Book ISBN # 0-87930-354-9 Singlecut and Santana SE models – and showcases the is the result of years of intensive research and countless stunning designs, technical innovations and ingenious photo sessions. It includes a thorough history of the NATIONAL RESONATOR workmanship of this cutting-edge company. Punctuating company and its guitars, including serial numbers, THE HISTORY & an anecdotal narrative, rich color photos showcase the specifications, original prices, and all the information ARTISTRY OF Smith-signed Signature models, exquisite inlaid Dragons, needed to date Guild guitars. Features hundreds of photos, NATIONAL Santanas and many more, plus PRS’ renowned use of the with a beautiful 40-page color section. RESONATOR finest maple woods to create stunning “flame-top” and ______00330502 (184 pages, 9-1/4" x 12")..$39.95 “quilt-top” effects. The first to tell Smith’s entire story, ISBN # 6-3400-966-4 INSTRUMENTS this handsome paperback is an unparalleled treasure. by Bob Brozman Packed with collector details and specs. HÖFNER Centerstream ______00330953 (142 pages, HÖFNER VIOLIN – Publications 9-7/8" x 12-1/2")...... $35.00 “BEATLE” BASS These beautiful instruments ISBN# 0-87930-712-9 have long been a favorite by Joe Dunn with musicians. This book is a history, source book and New Cavendish Books owner’s manual for players and fans which covers the The Höfner Model 500/1 Violin facts and figures necessary for serious collectors. In RICKENBACKER Bass, also known as the “Beatle addition to many black and white historical photos, there by Richard Smith bass” because of its best-known is also a 32-page color section highlighting models. The user, is one of the most recognized Centerstream book covers the company’s full history, specific styles and Publications bass guitars ever made. In two recent auctions, their models of all instruments, Hawaiian, blues, and jazz prized basses fetched prices of $175,000 and $200,000. A complete and illustrated artists who have used Nationals, a history of their history of the development In this book, Joe Dunn provides an overview of the bass, advertising, set-up and maintenance, and much more. including a brief history of the Höfner company, of Rickenbacker instru- Appendixes include serial numbers for all instruments, a ments from 1931 to the specifics about the model 500/1 (made in the late ’50s company chronology and a Hawaiian Artist Discography. and early ’60s), a look at some later examples, and a present. The book provides ______00000154 (296 pages, 9" x 12")...... $35.00 information and full-color profile of Paul McCartney. This high-quality, full-color ISBN # 0-93175-970-6 book is a loving look at this famous instrument, perfect photos of the many artists who have used and are using Rickenbacker instruments. for all bass enthusiasts and Beatles fans. Hardcover. OVATION ______00330319 (38 pages, 7-1/2" x 10-1/2") $17.95 Rickenbacker collectors will find this book invaluable as ISBN # 9-7482-2514-3 THE HISTORY it contains recently discovered accurate facts previously OF OVATION unavailable to researchers. LARSON BROTHERS by Walter Carter ______00000098 (256 pages, 9" x 12")...... $35.00 ISBN # 0-93175-915-3 THE LARSONS’ Hal Leonard CREATIONS – A major helicopter manu- THE RICKENBACKER facturer loses his biggest GUITARS AND client. At the same time, the BOOK – A COMPLETE MANDOLINS guitar market is starting to HISTORY OF by Robert Hartman boom. The man hearkens RICKENBACKER Centerstream back to his youth, when he ELECTRIC GUITARS Publications played guitar. He decides to by Tony Bacon & Paul Day Swedish immigrants Carl and apply the concepts and materials used in building Backbeat Books August Larson made instru- helicopters to make a new kind of guitar. This This book traces the history and ments under the brand roundback, fiberglass instrument catches on with one of story of the remarkable and unique Rickenbacker names of Maurer, Prairie State, Euphonon, W.J. Dyer & the nation’s most popular entertainers, and the company guitars. Rare, unusual and outstanding Rickenbacker Bros. and Wm. C. Stahl, and their highly-collectible becomes the biggest acoustic guitar maker in the U.S.A. models are shown in specially commissioned full-color creations are considered today to be some of the finest A crafty new novel? No, it’s The History of Ovation. photographs, and meticulous listings for the collector ever made. Lovingly researched and written by Robert Guitar industry expert Walter Carter relates the story of detail all the company’s electric guitars from 1932 to Hartman, grandson of Carl Larson, The Larsons one of the 20th century’s most innovative companies. 1994. Essential reading for players and collectors. Creations contains many beautiful color photos of these Features beautiful color photos of Ovation guitars, Hardcover. artful instruments, classic advertisements, and catalogs, interviews with Ovation artists, and an appendix of guitar ______00330200 (96 pages, and a CD featuring guitarist Muriel Anderson playing 11 serial numbers for collectors. 7-1/2" x 9-3/4") ...... $19.95 songs on 11 Larson instruments. ______00330187 (128 pages, 9" x 12") ...... $22.95 ISBN # 0-87930-329-8 ______00000180 (208 pages, 9" x 12")...... $29.95 ISBN # 0-7935-5876-X ISBN # 0-93175-977-3 GUITAR & BASS 43

CLASSIC GUITARS COWBOY GUITAR IDENTIFICATION/ NEW HISTORY U.S.A. GUITARS A PRIMER FOR THE VINTAGE by Steve Evans and Ron ACOUSTIC GUITARS GUITAR COLLECTOR Middlebrook AND OTHER FRETTED by Willie G. Moseley foreword by Roy Rogers, Jr. INSTRUMENTS – A Foreword by Stan Jay Centerstream PHOTOGRAPHIC Centerstream Publications HISTORY Publications Back in the good old days, all by George Gruhn & This is a book for anyone of America was infatuated with Walter Carter who loves guitars – whether the singing cowboys of movies and radio. This huge Backbeat Books you want to just learn more about them and their history, interest led to the production of “cowboy guitars.” These This book chronicles the or if you are tempted to enter the world of collecting. It were guitars manufactured with western scenes painted history and development of guitars, banjos, and includes descriptions of over 125 brand names and over right on the guitar, and were sold by stores such as Sears mandolins in America. 800 color photos detail the 540 photos, as well as sections on guitar terminology and Montgomery Ward. This fun, fact-filled book is an evolution of these instruments, from primitive minstrel and parts information. You will also learn how to outstanding roundup of these wonderful instruments, banjos to elaborately inlaid classic banjos and jazz recognize counterfeits and forgeries. starting with the Gene Autry model of 1932, through banjos; from “taterbug” mandolins to classic Gibson ______00000139 (160 pages, 9" x 12")...... $19.95 guitars made to capitalize on the popularity of the Lone models signed by the legendary Lloyd Loar; and a wide ISBN # 0-93175-952-8 Ranger and Roy Rogers, up through present-day makers. Includes hundreds of fantastic photos, a 32-page color array of flat top, archtop, and resonator guitars. THE CLASSICAL ______00330343 (313 pages, NEW section, and biographies of the artists behind the guitars, 8-3/4" x 11-1/2") ...... $29.95 GUITAR: REVISED plus a chapter on leading custom guitar maker Greg ISBN # 0-87930-493-6 AND EXPANDED Rich, showcasing some of the western guitars he has FIFTH EDITION built. A must for every guitar collector! THE ART OF INLAY ITS EVOLUTION, PLAYERS AND ______00000303 Hardcover (234 pages, by Larry Robinson PERSONALITIES SINCE 1800 8-1/2" x 11") ...... $55.00 Backbeat Books by Maurice J. Summerfield ISBN# 1-57424-122-2 This exquisite book is both a Ashley Mark ______00000281 Softcover (232 pages, celebration of the art of inlay Publishing Company 8-1/2" x 11") ...... $35.00 and a hands-on guide to its This book features all the original biographical entries ISBN# 1-57424-102-8 materials, tools, and techniques. updated with new photographs where applicable. There Includes over 70 color photos, are also 100 new biographical entries in the players, CUSTOM GUITARS diagrams, and how-to instructions & design insights composers, and makers section. This new edition gives the A COMPLETE GUIDE TO from Larry Robinson, inlay artist for Fleetwood Mac, The reader a full and clear picture of the classical guitar’s CONTEMPORARY Who, Led Zeppelin, and more. A must-have for anyone development since the beginning of the nineteenth century. HANDCRAFTED GUITARS interested in this fascinating art form. Also included are informative sections on composers, String Letter Publishing ______00330495 (112 pages, scholars, flamenco guitarists and guitar makers. The This beautiful book is a 7-3/8" x 9-1/4") ...... $19.95 book’s collection of several hundred photographs is the comprehensive guide to the ISBN # 0-87930-595-9 most complete to be published in one volume. There are new Golden Age of handcrafted extensive listings of the most important classical guitar acoustic guitars! Illustrated THE BONEHEAD’S recordings. The final section, Sources of Supply, guides with full-color photos of GUIDE TO GUITARS readers to where they can obtain the books, recordings, custom instruments throughout, this rich resource also by Dominic Hilton music and magazines listed in the book. contains profiles of top luthiers, advice on buying a Hal Leonard ______00330785 (400 pages, custom instrument, and an extensive directory with Don’t know your tremolo 8-1/4" x 11-1/2")...... $39.50 complete contact information for hundreds of makers. from your truss-rod? Fear ISBN# 1-872639-46-1 Encompassing steel-string flattops, nylon-strings, not, this book will guide THE CLASSICAL resonators & Hawaiians, archtops and more, Custom you through the essential NEW Guitars presents the history and current state of the art of GUITAR BOOK guitar making. Includes an intro by Alex de Grassi. differences between various A COMPLETE HISTORY electric guitars with clear ______00330564 (150 pages, 9" x 12")...... $39.95 edited by John Morrish explanations of how they ISBN # 1-890490-29-6 work, how they sound and Backbeat Books how their parts function. Learn about the effect that Offering essays by the world’s different construction, woods and components have on top experts in a full-color, the tone of a guitar, and how to use this knowledge to get coffee-table quality book, this is the most from your instrument or track down your ideal the first work to tell the complete electric. This guide includes vital information on which story of the classical guitar and its repertoire, players and guitar to choose for your style of playing and budget, and makers – from its 19th century European roots to modern how to avoid buying a problem instrument. It also international interpretations. This handsome softcover contains valuable advice on maintaining and upgrading volume features lavish photography of classical guitars your guitar, and covers all of the safety precautions made by the best luthiers in the world. Additional essays associated with using an electrified instrument. This cover use of the classical guitar in pop music, different picture-filled book is an accessible and comprehensive playing and teaching techniques, the collectors’ market, introduction to the electric guitar that leaves the reader and the science of the guitar. It also features profiles of with a clear understanding of the world’s favorite legendary artists such as Andrés Segovia, Julian Bream and instrument. An inspiring foreword by Mr. Big’s guitarist John Williams, plus a full discography, a glossary, an index, Paul Gilbert is the perfect welcome to Planet Guitar. a bibliography, and a guitar measurement chart. ______00695332 (80 pages, 9" x 12")...... $9.95 ______00330989 (126 pages, 10" x 12-1/2").$29.95 ISBN # 0-7935-9799-4 ISBN# 0-87930-725-0 44 GUITAR & BASS

ECHO AND TWANG GRUHN’S GUIDE TO THE GUITAR CLASSIC GUITAR MUSIC OF VINTAGE GUITARS – HANDBOOK THE ‘50S 2ND EDITION THE ESSENTIAL ENCYCLOPEDIA edited by Tony Bacon AN IDENTIFICATION GUIDE FOR FOR EVERY GUITAR PLAYER Backbeat Books AMERICAN FRETTED INSTRUMENTS by Ralph Denyer This book plugs you into a by George Gruhn and Random House decade in popular music Walter Carter The Guitar Handbook is the and pop culture that simply Backbeat Books complete guide to playing the could not have happened The original version of this guide guitar – from simple chords to without the electric guitar. has sold over 30,000 copies. This new edition has been advanced improvisations. Its Year by year, you’ll discover the guitars, players (Buddy expanded by 25% and promises to become an invaluable uniquely devised learning program combines specially Holly, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Barney Kessel and many resource. For collectors, dealers and players, this commissioned, step-by-step photographs with a chord more) and developments that impacted jazz, blues and completely updated “field guide” provides specifications, dictionary containing over 800 easy-to-follow fingerings, country – and gave birth to a timeless movement called serial numbers, and more for determining the originality and clear, concise text. It is also a comprehensive rock’n’roll. In stunning full-color throughout, it also of vintage American acoustic and electric fretted manual on guitar hardware and performance features classic ads, catalogs, movie posters and other instruments. Detailing thousands of models by every technology, sound equipment, special effects, and fascinating ‘50s memorabilia. Includes an index and a major manufacturer, the book now includes expanded recording facilities. It examines every aspect of guitar bibliography. coverage of Martin, Guild, Mosrite, Dobro, Gibson banjos, maintenance, repair, and customizing, as well as ______00330772 (192 pages, Fender amps, Gibson amps, plus updates on the latest highlighting over 20 world-famous guitarists. 43 pages 9-3/4" x 12-3/8")...... $19.95 models from Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker, and others with full-color photos and illustrations. ISBN# 0-87930-642-4 since 1990. ______00330105 (256 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")..$27.50 ______00330455 (581 pages, 6" x 9")...... $27.95 ISBN # 0-679-74275-1 ELECTRIC GUITARS ISBN # 0-87930-422-7 AND BASSES – A GUITAR PHOTOGRAPHIC GUITAR FACTS IDENTIFICATION – NEW HISTORY edited by REVISED 3RD by George Gruhn & Joe Bennett EDITION Walter Carter Hal Leonard by André Duchossoir Backbeat Books In Guitar Facts, you will Hal Leonard This follow-up to Acoustic discover the guitar in all its Now thoroughly revised Guitars and Other Fretted glory. Organized alphabetically and expanded to include Instruments is a stunning full-color journey from the in an easy-to-use A-Z format, features and serial numbers mid-1930s to the present, depicting the technical and this lively, fully illustrated, from the 1990s, Guitar aesthetic development of the American electric guitar – comprehensive guide consists Identification is a the Hawaiian, “Spanish-neck,” full-depth hollowbody, of authoritative entries, each one within a theme reference workbook for dating the guitars made by solidbody, and thinbody. This photographic history allowing the reader to trace an area of particular interest Fender, Gibson, Gretsch and Martin. It provides the most shows how major manufacturers such as Gibson, – whether musical styles, manufacturers, people, or comprehensive lists of serial numbers ever published on Fender, Rickenbacker, National, and others helped make guitar models – using extensive cross-referencing. these legendary manufacturers, and covers typical the electric guitar an icon in pop culture and the Burning to get the skinny on the electric ? Alongside features to help collectors assess the vintage of their dominant instrument in pop music. a photo of the instrument, you’ll read about when it was electric or acoustic guitars. ______00330344 (249 pages, developed, and who played it. Need to know the essential ______00330478 (56 pages, 9" x 12")...... $9.95 8-3/4" x 11-1/2") ...... $24.95 structure of an R&B riff? The notation is provided for a ISBN # 0-634-00672-X ISBN # 0-87930-492-8 shuffle rhythm, a straight-eights rhythm, and more. 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Bent, Wright’s incredible research and painstaking attention to distorted, reverbed and overloaded, its sound drove detail and covers Kay guitars, Alamo, Veleno, Martin some of the most revolutionary music ever made. This electrics, Maccaferri, and Guild. As with Volume One, colorful book, decked out with 340 color photos and hundreds of color and black and white photos are four fold-out spreads, traces the guitars, players and included, and the book is fully indexed. music of the ‘60s year by year – from folk-rock to surf ______00330322 (320 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")..$19.95 to psychedelia, plus jazz, blues and country. A special ISBN # 1-88488-308-7 section features The Beatles and their influential axes. ______00330573 (88 pages, 10" x 13")...... $19.95 ISBN # 0-87930-612-2 GUITAR & BASS 45

THE GUITARIST’S THE OFFICIAL STAR GUITARS – NEW ALMANAC VINTAGE GUITARS & PLAYERS by Alan diPerna GUITAR® MAGAZINE THAT HAVE HELPED Hal Leonard PRICE GUIDE, SHAPE MODERN MUSIC For guitarists headed out on 2003 EDITION by Neville Marten the road or just down the by Alan Greenwood and Centerstream street for band practice, The Gil Hembree Publications Guitarist’s Almanac is the Vintage Guitar Books Star Guitars looks at the perfect take-along companion. From Vintage Guitar relationships between the It’s compact, yet crammed with magazine, the country’s largest publication on classic guitars & their players that have made music what it is useful information, from alternative tunings to fret jobs, guitars and amps, comes the authoritative and today. Features 102 color pages and interesting accounts and from chord charts to guitar lore. 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THE GUITAR THE GUITARIST’S HOT LICKS COOKBOOK SURVIVAL KIT Hal Leonard by Jesse Gress EVERYTHING YOU Today’s top guitar players Backbeat Books NEED TO KNOW TO present the fundamentals of This is a collection of BEAWORKING MUSICIAN speed and accuracy. This “recipes” for satisfying by Dale Turner unusual collection of pyro- technical guitar instruction is musical appetites with a Hal Leonard variety of tastes and textures. dedicated to the unabashed From repertoire to accom- quest for speed – not just It covers all the ingredients for paniment patterns to licks, cooking up great music on the guitar: notation, tuning playing better, but faster! this book is fully stocked to Whatever style you favor and and intonation, rhythm, melody, scales, motifs, harmony, give you the confidence technique, and improvisation. 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HOW TO WRITE PLAY RECORDING NEW SONGS ON GUITAR CLASSICAL GUITAR A GUITAR-PLAYING AND GUITAR AND BASS SONGWRITING COURSE A COMPLETE GUIDE by Huw Price by Rikky Rooksby FOR MASTERING Backbeat Books Backbeat Books CLASSICAL GUITAR Please see the Recording Please see the Songwriting by David Braid section for a complete section for a complete Backbeat Books description. description. From playing the classical ______00330574 (192 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")...$19.95 guitar, to buying one, to ______00330992 (176 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")...$29.95 ISBN # 0-87930-611-4 simply enjoying its unique beauty, repertoire and ISBN# 0-87930-730-7 heritage, this colorful all-in-one primer reveals the INSIDE BLUES GUITAR riches of one of history’s finest stringed instruments. 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A COMPLETE GUIDE GUIDE TO ______00330335 (200 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")..$19.95 TO THE BASICS ISBN # 0-7935-8704-2 RECORDING by Doug Downing ACOUSTIC GUITAR Hal Leonard RIFFS by Dallan Beck NEW This method can be used by HOW TO Private Lessons students who want to teach CREATE AND INCLUDES Musicians Institute themselves, or by teachers for PLAY GREAT TAB Press private or group instruction. It is a complete guide to the GUITAR RIFFS Please see Recording basics, designed to offer quality instruction, terrific by Rikky Rooksby section for a complete songs, and a professional-quality CD with 99 full-demo Backbeat Books description. tracks. Students can learn at their own pace and open This book identifies 30 distinct ______00695505 (32 pages, 9" x 12")...... $12.95 the door to the world of guitar music! 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ROCK GUITAR BASS BOOKS BASS SECRETS Hal Leonard WHERE TODAY’S BASS The best single-volume THE BASS BOOK STYLISTS GET TO THE approach to playing rock by Tony Bacon & Barry BOTTOM LINE guitar today – including Moorhouse compiled by John Stix tips, techniques and Backbeat Books Cherry Lane Music transcriptions from Eddie The Bass Book offers a complete Bass Secrets brings together Van Halen, Eric Clapton, illustrated history of bass guitars 48 columns highlighting Steve Vai, Randy Rhoads, from Fender’s first in the 1950s specific topics – ranging Duane Allman, Muddy through the models of the next 40 from the technical to the Waters, and others. years that formed the foundation for modern music. The philosophical – from Complete with lead, rhythm, and tablature musical bass guitar is undoubtedly one of the most significant masters such as Stu Hamm, Randy Coven, Tony Franklin examples, plus string bending, slide techniques, picking instruments of this century, yet this book is the first to and Billy Sheehan. They cover topics including tapping, and phrasing and much, much more. study its history. Features original interviews with bass walking bass lines, soloing, hand positions, harmonics ______00183631 (128 pages, 9" x 12")...... $14.95 makers past and present, dozens of unusual, specially- and more. Clearly illustrated with musical examples. ISBN # 0-88188-908-3 commissioned color photos, and a reference section ______02500100 (80 pages, 9" x 12")...... $12.95 that provides a wealth of information on every major ISBN # 1-57560-219-9 GUITAR ONE PRESENTS: manufacturer. Hardcover. STUDIO CITY ______00330034 (108 pages, ELECTRIC 7-1/2" x 9-3/4") ...... $22.95 Cherry Lane Music BASS GUITAR ISBN # 0-87930-368-9 The handbook for recording Hal Leonard guitarists who want a career as a BASS HEROES Included in this compre- professional studio player reprinted hensive volume are the most ed. Tom Mulhern from the pages of Guitar Magazine. up-to-date instructional col- Session ace Carl Verheyen Backbeat Books umns, private lessons, and chronicles his career as one of L.A.’s top-call session Please see the Guitar hard-to-find features from guitarists. In this complete collection of his columns, Players section for a GPI Special Edition: Bass Carl shows you how to: exercise studio etiquette and act complete description. Player magazine. Also feat- professionally in the studio • acquire, assemble, and set ured are important tips and up your gear for sessions • use the tricks of the trade to lessons from the foremost artists in the field – Jeff become a studio hero • get repeat call-backs, Berlin, Carol Kaye, Nathan East, Stanley Clarke, Billy guaranteeing your career ______00330050 (202 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")..$19.95 Sheehan, Jimmy Haslip, Bunny Brunel, and others – who ______02500195 (112 pages, 6" x 9")...... $9.95 ISBN # 0-87930-274-7 take the reader all the way from choosing an instrument ISBN # 1-57560-341-1 to reading, music theory, practicing, improving THE BASS technique, and soloing. Plus a new section on bass SONGWRITING PLAYER BOOK repair, maintenance, and modification. AND THE GUITAR ______00183235 (128 pages, 9" x 12")...... $14.95 EQUIPMENT, TECHNIQUE, ISBN # 0-88188-907-5 THE COMPLETE GUIDE STYLES AND ARTISTS Hal Leonard Edited by Karl Coryat THE FENDER BASS Please see the Backbeat Books AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY Songwriting section for a This is the right-hand man for complete description. players who live and breathe by J.W. Black and Albert bass, or for beginners who Molinaro want an all-in-one guide to the Hal Leonard instrument that “shakes the low end” of rock, pop, jazz Please see the Fender ______00330565 (96 pages, 9" x 12")...... $14.95 and more. This handbook details the ins and outs of section for a complete ISBN # 1-890490-28-8 buying basses and equipment; provides set-up and description. electronics tips; and explores unique characteristics of TIPBOOK – landmark bass models. Chapters on technique cover bass ______00330755 (128 pages, 8-1/2" x 11") .$24.95 NEW ISBN# 0-634-02640-2 ELECTRIC GUITAR & basics, theory, fretless playing, acoustic bass, the BASS GUITAR essentials of various music styles, recording, gigging, and more. Seminal interviews with great bassists include Jeff HOW THE by Hugo Pinksterboer Berlin, Stanley Clarke, John Pattitucci, Bill Wyman, and FENDER BASS The Tipbook Company many others. CHANGED THE WORLD Please see the Tipbook Series ______00330487 (224 pages, by Jim Roberts feature for a complete description. 8-3/8" x 10-7/8")...... $22.95 Backbeat Books ISBN # 0-87930-573-8 Please see the Fender section for a complete description. ______00330958 (142 pages, 4-1/4" x 8-1/4")$9.95 ISBN# 90-76192-35-9 ______00330737 (208 pages, 8-3/8" x 10-7/8")...... $27.95 ISBN # 0-87930-630-0 GUITAR & BASS 53

STANDING IN THE MAINTENANCE / CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTING A SHADOWS OF 5-STRING BANJO – MOTOWN – THE LIFE ACOUSTIC GUITAR A COMPLETE AND MUSIC OF OWNER’S MANUAL TECHNICAL GUIDE LEGENDARY BASSIST String Letter by Roger H. Siminoff Publishing JAMES JAMERSON Hal Leonard Here at last is a complete by Dr. Licks Just as in his other book, guide to care and Constructing a Bluegrass Dr. Licks Publication maintenance for everyone Mandolin, Roger’s simple Please see the Biographies who owns an acoustic and concise step-by-step in- section for a complete guitar, with chapters by structions show you the how description. today’s leading guitar and the why of it all, leading you on a path that blends ______00698960 (208 pages, 9" x 12")...... $35.00 makers, designers, and discovery with pure joy. Over 200 photos and ISBN # 0-88188-882-6 repairers. Written in plain language that every player can illustrations provide the kind of valuable reference no understand, the Owner’s Manual helps every guitarist other book in the field can offer. Roger has used his JACO – THE maintain the playability and market value of his or her technical knowledge on design, sound, and all of the EXTRAORDINARY instruments. Flattop or archtop classical or steel-string, important stages of construction that go into the build- AND TRAGIC LIFE the Acoustic Guitar Owner’s Manual covers it all: ing of a musical instrument, and has incorporated these OF JACO PASTORIUS descriptions of how the parts work together, hands-on ideas into one text. by Bill Milkowski advice about changing strings and adjusting the setup, ______00183154 (64 pages, 9" x 12")...... $16.95 and easy-to-understand explanations of the most Backbeat Books ISBN # 0-88188-373-5 Please see the Biographies common types of repair work. Complete with descriptive section for a complete description. photos, diagrams and illustrations, from the publishers of Acoustic Guitar magazine. CONSTRUCTING A ______00330256 (264 pages, BLUEGRASS 6-1/4" x 9-1/4") ...... $14.95 ______00330532 (96 pages, 9" x 12")...... $17.95 ISBN # 0-87930-426-X ISBN # 1-890490-21-0 MANDOLIN by Roger H. Siminoff STUDIO BASS COMPLETE GUIDE TO Hal Leonard MASTERS GUITAR AND AMP This beautifully-detailed SESSION TIPS & TECHNIQUES MAINTENANCE manual gives clear, step-by- FROM TOP BASS PLAYERS A PRACTICAL MANUAL FOR step directions from raw by Keith Rosier EVERY GUITAR PLAYER materials to a magnificently finished mandolin through Backbeat Books by Ritchie Fliegler the use of simply-stated Today’s greatest studio bassists Hal Leonard texts, photos and templates. Written by one of America’s including Lee Sklar, Nathan From the author of Amps! foremost authorities on acoustic instruments. Spiral East and Dave Pomeroy openly comes an essential survival bound, including 19 full-sized blueprints covering each discuss their recording experiences, techniques and guide for every guitar player phase of construction. Also features a glossary of terms. more – and offer actual basslines. Leading producers and amp owner. Packed with concise, clearly-written ______00699400 (56 pages, 9" x 12")...... $16.95 and engineers reveal what’s expected in the studio, while tips on troubleshooting and repairs, this guide teaches ISBN # 0-88188-141-4 hands-on lessons cover number-system charts, setting the secrets of maintenance and fixing it yourself, with up the bass, which gear to use and how, and more. straightforward, step-by-step instructions using simple, CONSTRUCTING A ______00330456 (116 pages, affordable, readily available tools. The book focuses on 8-3/8" x 10-7/8") ...... $19.95 the most commonly performed procedures, and SOLID-BODY GUITAR – ISBN # 0-87930-558-4 contains over 150 photos and insider information from A COMPLETE technicians, engineers, and roadies. TECHNICAL GUIDE THE WORKING ______00330117 (80 pages, 9" x 12")...... $14.95 by Roger H. Siminoff BASSIST’S ISBN # 0-7935-3490-9 With an introduction by TOOL KIT Chet Atkins THE ART AND CRAFT OF Hal Leonard SUCCESSFUL BASS PLAYING This 64-page manual uses by Ed Friedland over 150 photos, several Backbeat Books illustrations and four full-size blueprints to assist the This book teaches bassists of reader in choosing the proper materials and tools, as any style the musical skills well as using the correct skills and techniques to essential in the working world, survival tips for tackling produce a beautiful handmade instrument that doesn’t any gig, and techniques for achieving a competitive edge. look handmade at all! Plastic-comb bound. It helps new working bassists hit the ground running, ______00183152 (64 pages, 9" x 12" ) ...... $19.95 and pro players grow stronger. Topics include time and ISBN # 0-88188-451-0 groove, chord charts, ear training, thumb technique and more, plus ways to assess a gig and deliver the goods. It also includes a play-along CD. ______00330596 (96 pages, 8-3/8" x 10-7/8")...... $19.95 ISBN # 0-87930-615-7 54 GUITAR & BASS

DO-IT-YOURSELF GUITAR ONE PRESENTS MAKING AN PROJECTS GUITAR QUESTIONS ARCHTOP GUITAR NEW FOR GUITARISTS THE NOVICE GUIDE TO by Robert Benedetto by Craig Anderton GUITAR REPAIRS Centerstream Backbeat Books by Barry Lipman Publications This unique book features step-by- Cherry Lane Music The definitive work on the step projects for guitarists who want This book is comprised of reprints design and construction of an to maximize and personalize electric of the Guitar Questions columns that acoustic archtop guitar by one sound quality, and minimize ran in Guitar for the Practicing of the most talented luthiers of electronic problems. It includes how-to instructions for 35 Musician for over a decade. Written by Luthier Barry the twentieth century. Benedetto walks the reader through different projects, and guidelines for reading schematics, Lipman, they offer clear, precise and simple explanations all aspects of construction up to marketing the finished plus construction tips. 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NEW ______00183633 (309 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")..$22.95 Siminoff applies his 40 years of luthiery experience and ELECTRIC GUITAR ISBN # 0-87930-291-7 talks about the philosophy and technology involved in & BASS GUITAR the craft. As the ideal complement to other books on by Hugo Pinksterboer building instruments, this text describes the structural The Tipbook Company and acoustical attributes of air chambers; what to listen Please see the Tipbook Series for when tap-tuning; selecting a good piece of wood; feature for a complete description. placement of the braces and tone bars and how to tune them; how to select the right strings; what to consider in bridge design concepts; and more. Includes a free String Gauge Calculator for determining the right set of strings. ______00330958 (142 pages, ______00330538 (96 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")....$22.95 4-1/8" x 8-1/4")...... $9.95 ISBN# 0-634-01468-4 ISBN# 90-76192-35-9 55 AMPS & PEDALS

AMPEG: THE STORY BASIC TUBE GUITAR THE BONEHEAD’S BEHIND THE SOUND AMPLIFIER GUIDE TO EFFECTS by Gregg Hopkins and SERVICING AND OVERHAUL by Dominic Hilton Bill Moore by Gerald Weber Hal Leonard Hal Leonard Kendrick Videos Like the special effects used in Ampeg: The Story Behind the In this more advanced follow-up video Speilberg movies, guitar Sound tells the tale of this to Tube Amp Basics for the Guitarist effects can be equally as extraordinary company on its (HL00320145), amp expert Gerald dramatic and baffling. The 50th anniversary, weaving Weber spends an hour and a half Bonehead’s Guide to Effects together the American success story of the company “under the hood,” diagnosing, inspecting, gets right to the point with an founder, the role of key inventors and inventions, and the troubleshooting, servicing, repairing and even playing the illustrated description of every development of innovative music equipment products – all tube guitar amp! 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