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THE EMBERGHER MANDOLIN by Ralf Leenen and Barry Pratt
The first definitive study of these instruments and their maker. 200+ color photos. Covers: the history of the Embergher workshop and its people; reproduction of an original Embergher catalogue ..more...
#722-1 $60.00
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THE MODERN ERA OF THE LES PAUL LEGACY 1968-2009 by Robb Lawrence
This full-color book continues the amazing journey of musical giant, milestone guitarist and recording inventor Les Paul and the instruments that bear his name. Begins with the collectible late ..more...
#49-331953 $40.00
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2010 OFFICIAL VINTAGE GUITAR MAGAZINE PRICE GUIDE by Alan Greenwood and Gil Hembree
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 ..more...
#49-332868 $29.95
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THE LES PAUL GUITAR BOOK by Tony Bacon
Tony Bacon's definitive guide to Gibson's most famous guitar moves into its most complete version with this thoroughly revised edition. Now with 16 more pages and 45 new pictures, this timely ..more...
#49-332752 $24.99
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VOX AMPLIFIERS: THE JMI YEARS by Jim Elyea
A complete and accurate history of the Golden Age of the Vox amplifier. Covers all aspects from before their inception in 1957 through the end of the JMI-era in the late 1960s: the history of ..more...
#721-1 $85.00
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BLUE BOOK OF ACOUSTIC GUITAR, 12TH EDITION by Zachary R. Fjestad
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 ..more...
#370-12 $29.95
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GIBSON MASTERTONE - FLATHEAD 5-STRING BANJOS OF THE 1930's AND 1940's by Jim Mills
Gibson produced thousands of banjos prior to WWII but only a handful were made in the most desirable configuration: the Original Flathead Five-String Mastertone. Since Earl Scruggs helped make ..more...
#49-1241 $45.00
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BLUE BOOK OF ELECTRIC GUITARS, 12TH EDITION by Zachary R. Fjestad
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 ..more...
#370-13 $39.95
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SUPERSWEDE - HAGSTROM GUITARS 50 YEARS by Mikael Jansson
In 1958, recognizing that rock n' roll was about to explode, the Hagstrom company began making electric guitars. 50 years later their instruments are still popular all over the world. Artists ..more...
#357-5 $39.95
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MARTIN GUITARS: THE BOXED SET by Richard Johnston & Dick Boak, revised and updated from the original by Mike Longworth
Both of the Martin Guitar Company's recently updated, exhaustive reference books in a collectible boxed set. The artwork on the slipcase features a painting by Robert F. Goetzl that was ..more...
#49-331987 $70.00
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GIBSON ELECTRIC STEEL GUITARS 1935-1967 by A. R. Duchossoir
Recounts the story of all the electric steel guitars - or electric "Hawaiian" guitars, as they were called during most of their tenure - that were built by Gibson between 1935 and 1967. ..more...
#49-332738 $40.00
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MARTIN GUITARS: A TECHNICAL REFERENCE - BOOK TWO by Richard Johnston & Dick Boak, revised and updated from the original by Mike Longworth
Part of a two book set, this volume deals with the technical aspects of guitar specifications, the evolution of model sizes and styles, and instruments made for other firms. Gives you ..more...
#49-331986 $35.00
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THE STORY OF PAUL BIGSBY - FATHER OF THE MODERN ELECTRIC SOLIDBODY GUITAR by Andy Babiuk
Book/CD pack. Most musicians are familiar with the famous Bigsby Vibrato, but not as many know about the wonderful guitars that Paul Bigsby built in the 1940's. Bigsby, who was responsible for ..more...
#49-332770 $50.00
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GIBSON AMPLIFIERS 1933 - 2008 - 75 YEARS OF THE GOLD TONE by Wallace Marx, Jr.
Devoted entirely to Gibson amplifiers, this contains a 16-page color pictorial section, the entire history of Gibson amplifiers through 2008, an overview of amplification from the early 20th ..more...
#370-2 $29.95
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MODERNE - HOLY GRAIL OF VINTAGE GUITARS by Ronald Lynn Wood
The Moderne was designed by Gibson in 1957 alongside the Flying V and Explorer as part of a stylistically advanced guitar line. At the time, the Moderne was deemed "just too different" and ..more...
#49-101208 $29.95
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MARTIN GUITARS: A HISTORY - BOOK ONE by Richard Johnston & Dick Boak, revised and updated from the original by Mike Longworth
Starting with the early days in New York circa 1833, this fabled story comes to life in the long-awaited revision of the seminal Martin History book. Originally published in 1975, this new ..more...
#49-330889 $30.00
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NEPTUNE BOUND - THE ULTIMATE DANELECTRO GUITAR GUIDE by Doug Tulloch, with a foreword by Vincent Bell, introduction by Howard Daniel
Tracing the company's humble beginnings in 1946 through their too early demise in 1969 this very comprehensive book covers all things Danelectro. Includes a revealing look at founder Nathan I. ..more...
#49-101204 $39.95
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NEPTUNE BOUND - THE ULTIMATE DANELECTRO GUITAR GUIDE by Doug Tulloch, with a foreword by Vincent Bell, introduction by Howard Daniel
Tracing the company's humble beginnings in 1946 through their too early demise in 1969 this very comprehensive book covers all things Danelectro. Includes a revealing look at founder Nathan I. ..more...
#49-101205 $59.95
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WITH STRINGS ATTACHED: THE ART AND BEAUTY OF VINTAGE GUITARS by Jonathan Kellerman. intro. by Andy Summers
In this lavishly illustrated, endlessly fascinating volume, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman shares photos and stories of his incredible, world-renowned collection of ..more...
#321-11 $75.00
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MILLION DOLLAR LES PAUL: IN SEARCH OF THE MOST VALUABLE GUITAR IN THE WORLD by Tony Bacon
The original sunburst Gibson Les Paul is the most celebrated electric guitar of all time. Manufactured at the end of the 1950s it was the instrument of choice for players such as Eric Clapton, ..more...
#542-212 $19.95
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