For more than 20 years, this has been the industry-leading reference for values on vintage and collectible guitars, basses, lap steels, steels, mandolins, ukuleles, amps, and effects. The expanded 2010 edition includes information on more than 1,800 brands with 1,100 photos, plus a detailed look at the "hows" and "whys" of the collectible instrument market. This is the only such work to cover all this in one very affordable volume! 546 pp.
49-332868
$29.95
BLUE BOOK OF ACOUSTIC GUITAR, 12TH EDITION
by Zachary R. Fjestad
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12th edition: reformatted, revised, and updated, including a CD-ROM with thousands of color images. Identifies over 900 guitar manufacturers, trademarks, and luthiers. Keeps you up-to-date on new and vintage pricing and serialization on most major trademarks. Includes complete information on almost all new makes/models and vintage acoustics and a Trademark Index, with hundreds of black and white photos of popular makes and models. Also includes the full color, high resolution Photo Grading System that shows a variety of real world condition factors. 750 pp.
370-12
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BLUE BOOK OF ACOUSTIC GUITARS, 11th EDITION
text by Zachary R, Fjestad, edited by S.P. Fjestad
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The new fully revised 11th edition is now over 700 pages, identifies over 800 guitar manufacturers, trademarks, and luthiers, and features hundreds of new images. Keeps you up-to-date on new and vintage pricing and serialization on most major trademarks. Includes complete information on almost all new makes/models and vintage acoustics and a thoroughly revised Trademark Index, with hundreds of black and white photos of popular makes and models. Also includes the full color, high resolution Photo Grading System that shows a variety of real world condition factors. 719 pp.
370-8
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BLUE BOOK OF ELECTRIC GUITARS, 11th EDITION
text by Zachary R, Fjestad, edited by S.P. Fjestad
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The new fully revised 11th edition is now over 1,100 pages, identifies over 1,000 guitar manufacturers, trademarks, and luthiers, and features hundreds of new images. Keeps you up-to-date on new and vintage pricing and serialization on most major trademarks. Includes complete information on almost all new makes/models and vintage electrics and a thoroughly revised Trademark Index, with hundreds of black and white photos of popular makes and models. Also includes the full color, high resolution Photo Grading System that shows a variety of real world condition factors. 1167 pp.
370-9
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BLUE BOOK OF ELECTRIC GUITARS, 12TH EDITION
by Zachary R. Fjestad
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12th edition: reformatted, revised, and updated, including a CD-ROM with thousands of color images. Identifies over 1,250 guitar manufacturers, trademarks, and luthiers. Keeps you up-to-date on new and vintage pricing and serialization on most major trademarks. Includes complete information on almost all new makes/models and vintage electrics and a Trademark Index, with hundreds of black and white photos of popular makes and models. Also includes the full color, high resolution Photo Grading System that shows a variety of real world condition factors. 1216 pp.
370-13
$39.95
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BLUE BOOK OF GUITAR AMPLIFIERS, 3rd EDITION
by Zachary R. Fjestad, edited by S.P. Fjestad
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Now over 75% larger! Covers more than 400 individual trademarks, including many of the newer boutique makers with company histories. Thousands of individual makes and models are listed with technical descriptions and images whenever possible. Pricing is based on condition, and vintage pricing has been completely updated. A revised 16-page color Photo Grading System includes sample shots and descriptions of excellent, average and poor condition amps, close-up photos of dozens of amp coverings and grille cloths, and interior chassis photos. Includes expanded sections on Peavey, Marshall, Epiphone, Gibson, Harmony, Kay, Peavey, Fender, Kustom, and more. 608 pp.
01-910060
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CLASSIC GUITARS IDENTIFICATION AND PRICE GUIDE
by Nick Freeth
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Over 500 full-color photos of 260 models from makers such as Gibson, Fender, Martin, Guild, Gretsch, Heritage, Ibanez, Peavey, PRS, Parker, National, Ovation, and many others. Each listing includes a detailed photo of the guitar, an inset photo detailing a significant design feature, a description of the changes made to the model, and of course, pricing (for 2007). Valuable resource for collectors and guitar lovers! Some photos provided by Elderly Instruments photographer Dave Matchette, and publication-time pricing by Elderly's Stan Werbin and S.J. "Frog" Forgey. 6 x 9. 272 pp.
710-1
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GRUHN'S GUIDE TO VINTAGE GUITARS - 2ND EDITION - AN IDENTIFICATION GUIDE FOR AMERICAN FRETTED INSTRUMENTS
by George Gruhn and Walter Carter
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This "field guide" has become an invaluable resource for collectors, dealers and players. Provides specifications, serial numbers, and much more for determining the originality of vintage American acoustic and electric guitars, amps, basses, banjos, mandolins and steels. Details thousands of models by virtually every major US manufacturer including Dobro, Epiphone, Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Guild, Kay (stand up basses), Larson Brothers, Martin, Mosrite, National/Valco, Ovation, Rickenbacker; and independent makers Benedetto, Collings, D'Angelico, D'Aquisto, Gilchrist, Monteleone and Stromberg. With useful appendices on pot codes and patent numbers. 6"x 9" 581 pp.
312-6
$27.95
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GRUHN'S GUIDE TO VINTAGE GUITARS - UPDATED AND REVISED THIRD EDITION
by George Gruhn
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TENTATIVELY expected January 2010. 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. The Guide's thoroughness, detail, and clear organization have made it the must-have tool for discerning an instrument's manufacturer, model, and date-and most importantly, whether it is in original condition. 500 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 04/30/10
49-332740
$29.99
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GUITAR IDENTIFICATION, 4TH EDITION
by A.R. Duchossoir
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A reference guide to serial numbers for dating guitars made by the four most popular guitar manufacturers: Fender, Gibson, Gretsch and Martin. This updated edition covers eight more years (up to early 2007) and includes new photos and industry revelations. This is an indispensable tool that also describes common features to help you date instruments quickly and accurately. Now that these makers can convincingly reproduce vintage instruments, serial numbers are useful for distinguishing between old and new versions of the same model. Don't get caught thinking that relic'ed guitar is vintage! Features over 150 b&w photos. 82 pp.
49-331495
$12.95
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THE FIDDLE AND VIOLIN BUYER'S GUIDE
by Ryan Thomson
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Straightforward basic advice on selecting a violin. 32 pp.
87-2
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WERNER'S LIST
compiled by Jim Werner
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Jim Werner has been compiling lists of Fender guitar serial numbers since 1966! In 1999 Jim has finally printed his master list of more than 15,000 instruments. The numbers were taken from neck plates, neck pockets, back plates, bridges, etc. The serial number is listed with the model of guitar or bass, and the date of production. This book is invaluable for Fender collectors and dealers. 125 pp.
510-1
$30.00
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