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2008 CENTERSTREAM is known for its unique publications for a variety of instruments. From instructional & reference books and biographies, to fun song collections and DVDs, their products are created by experts who offer insight and invaluable information to players and collectors. Hal Leonard is proud to be the exclusive distributor of Centerstream Publications, and we’d like to show you how well they will work in your store! Please call the Hal Leonard E-Z Order Line today at 1-800-554-0626 for details of our special offer on these outstanding new releases and classic bestsellers from Centerstream. MUSIC REFERENCE GUITAR THE HAWAIIAN STEEL New GUITAR AND THE GIBSON 175 ITS GREAT HAWAIIAN COWBOY GUITARS Its History and Its Players by Steve Evans and MUSICIANS by Adrian Ingram Ron Middlebrook compiled & edited by foreword by Roy Rogers, Jr. Debuting in 1949 and in contin- Lorene Ruymar Back in the good old days, all of uous production ever since, the This fascinating book takes a America was infatuated with the ES-175 is one of the most versa- look at Hawaiian music; the ori- singing cowboys of movies and tile and famous guitars in music gin of the steel guitar and how it radio. This huge interest led to history. The first Gibson electric spread throughout the world; the production of “cowboy gui- to feature a Florentine cutaway, Hawaiian playing styles, techniques and tunings; and more. tars.” This fun, fact-filled book is the ES-175 was also one of the 00000192 208 pages ..........................................................$34.95 an outstanding roundup of these wonderful instruments. first Electric Spanish guitars to be fitted with P.A.F. hum- buckers and is prized for its playability, craftsmanship, and 00000281 Softcover (232 pages) ........................................$35.00 THE HISTORY & 00000303 Hardcover (234 pages)......................................$55.00 full rich tone. Written by noted author/guitarist Adrian Ingram, contents include: the complete history of the 175, ARTISTRY OF The Players, a beautiful ES-175 Color Gallery, Chronology, NATIONAL ELECTRIC GUITAR Shipping Totals, and more. This book is a must for every RESONATOR CONSTRUCTION guitar player and enthusiast or collector. INSTRUMENTS A Guide for the 00001134 ..............................................................................$24.95 by Bob Brozman First-Time Builder This book is a history book, by Tom Hirst source book and own er’s manu- With this definitive book on THE GIBSON 335 al for players and fans that cov- building an electric guitar, you Its History and Its Players ers the facts and figures neces- can create your own axe mas- by Adrian Ingram sary for serious collectors. In addition to many black and terpiece, with the precise finish, Gibson’s first “semi-acoustic” white historical photos, there is a 32-page color section, the exact pickups, and the cus- the ES-335, which was neither and appendixes with serial numbers for all instruments, a tom hardware you’ve always wanted. Organized logically totally solid nor fully acoustic, is company chron o logy, and a Hawaiian Artist Discography. from start to finish, this helpful guide will assist you every the guitar of choice used by 00000154 296 pages ..........................................................$35.00 step of the way; from the design and planning stage to the many famous guitarists such as final setup. Also includes a glossary of terms, an index of Andy Summers, Elvin Bishop, LAP STEEL GUITAR materials suppliers, and much more! Lee Ritenour, Jay Graydon, by Andy Volk 00000311 168 pages..............................................................$39.95 Robben Ford, Freddie King, John McLaughin, Jimmy Page, This first-ever comprehensive Chuck Berry, Tony Mottola, Johnny Rivers, Jack Wilkins, book about lap-steel and console THE GIBSON ’BURST Bono, Grant Green, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Alvin steel guitars includes: interviews 1958-1960 Lee, B.B. King, Emily Remler, Otis Rush, Pete Townshend, and profiles of more than 35 of by Jay Scott and Vic DaPra John Lee Hooker, and Larry Carlton. This book includes the the greatest electric and acoustic forewords by Jimmy Page and complete history of the 335, the players, a beautiful color steel guitarists of the past and Robby Krieger section, chronology, shipping totals and more. A must-have present, representing most forms A musical instrument or a cul- for every 335 player and guitar enthusiast or collector! of music played in the world tural icon? Certainly, the Gibson 00000353 120 pages ............................................................$29.95 today. Also includes resources for guitars, amplifiers, acces- Les Paul “Sunburst” Standard sories, instructional materials, steel guitar tunings; and much has become the single most THE GIBSON L5 more. desirable and collectable elec- by Adrian Ingram 00000320 336 pages............................................................$35.00 tric guitar ever made. The late ’50s middle-of-the-road gui- Introduced in 1922, the Gibson tar emerges as the turn-of-the-century Holy Grail. With L5 is the precursor of the mod- New over 300 ’Bursts shown and 16 pages of full color photos, ern archtop guitar. This book THE LARSONS’ this is the book for all collectors. Also includes a 1958, ’59, takes a look at its history and CREATIONS – and ’60 Sunburst Les Paul serial number list. most famous players, from its CENTENNIAL EDITION “Since the first publication of this book ’til today, the creation, through the Norlin Guitars & Mandolins Sunburst has continued to inspire me and new generations years, to its standing today as by Robert Carl Hartman of musicians. Thank you, Les.” – Jimmy Page the world’s most popular jazz This book is an account of two 00000423 Softcover ..............................................................$35.00 guitar. Includes a 16-page full color photo section. brothers who were premier pro- 00000477 Hardcover ............................................................$50.00 00000216 112 pages..............................................................$29.95 ducers of stringed instruments in the early part of this century. GRETSCH – Swedish immigrant cabinet THE GUITARS OF makers Carl and August Larson made instruments under THE FRED GRETSCH the brand names of Maurer, Prairie State, Euphonon, W.J. COMPANY Dyer & Bro., Wm. C. Stahl, and under their own name, and by Jay Scott their highly collectible creations are considered today to be Call the This comprehensive manual some of the finest ever made. This volume includes 16 uncovers the history of Gretsch pages of full-color photos, classic advertisements and cata- Hal Leonard guitars through 32 pages of logs, and a CD featuring guitarist Muriel Anderson playing color photos, hundreds of black 11 songs on 11 Larson instruments. E-Z Order Line at & white photos, and forewords 00001043 Hardcover Book/CD Pack ..................................$65.00 by Fred Gretsch, George Harrison, Randy Bachman, Brian 00001042 Softcover Book/CD Pack ..................................$45.00 800-554-0626 Setzer, and Duane Eddy. It covers each model in depth, including patent num bers and drawings for collectors. 00000142 286 pages ..........................................................$35.00 2 MAKING AN ARCHTOP GUITAR New WASHBURN PREWAR New by Robert Benedetto BILLY GLADSTONE The definitive work on the INSTRUMENT STYLES Guitars, Mandolins, by Chet Falzerano design and construction of an Banjos and Ukuleles Admired by colleagues and the acoustic archtop guitar by one 1883-1940 public alike, Billy Gladstone was of the most talented luthiers of By Hubert Pleijsier the featured percussionist at the twentieth century. The vintage guitar collecting New York’s Radio City Music Benedetto shows all aspects of market continues to grow. This Hall for 18 years after its open- construction, even through mar- book is the first of its kind to ing in 1932. He was also a con- keting your finished work. Includes a list of suppliers; a list report on pre-war Washburn summate inventor, with more of serial numbers for Benedetto guitars; full-color plates; guitars, mandolins, banjos and than 20 US patents to his name, photos from the author’s personal scrapbook; and fold-out ukuleles. It contains detailed information about more than not the least of which was the famous Gladstone snare templates. 450 instrument styles, serial numbering schemes and esti- drum. This book examines the man and the remarkable 00000174 260 pages ..........................................................$39.95 mated production totals. A gorgeous 32-page color photo instrument he conceived, with great color photos. section of the most collectibles will make this book a 00001027 ................................................................................$19.95 New MUSIC MAN: 1978 "must" for players and collectors alike. IT WAS A TRIP, TO 1982 (AND THEN 00001176 272 pages............................................................$45.00 ON WINGS OF MUSIC SOME!) by Jerry Byrd The Other Side A fixture on the country scene, Jerry of the Story BANJO Byrd was a session player in by Frank W/M Green RING THE BANJAR! Nashville in the mid-1940s and was Legendary for their construction The Banjo in America from influential in the development of the and longevity, Music Man amps Folklore to Factory “Nashville Sound.” Drawn to the have earned the trust and by Robert Lloyd Webb music of Hawaiian steel guitarists, respect of musicians worldwide. This is a second edition of a