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THE FIDDLE AND VIOLIN BUYER'S GUIDE by Ryan Thomson
Straightforward basic advice on selecting a violin. 32 pp. ..more...
#87-2 .. list $19.95 ours $6.00
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DOBRO - DOBROISTS SCRAPBOOK by Beverly King
Photos, articles, & excerpts from past issues of Resophonic Echoes magazine, including lots of historical data, information on Dobro players, Dobro construction & set-up. Formerly titled ..more...
#48-6 $8.98
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GUITAR IDENTIFICATION, 4TH EDITION by A.R. Duchossoir
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 ..more...
#49-331495 $12.95
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GUITARS - A CELEBRATION OF PURE MOJO by David Schiller
Conceived as a "coffee table book that fits in your back pocket" this gorgeous little wonder delivers a feast of 500 guitars in vibrant color, plus players, makers, legends, myths, and more. ..more...
#705-1 $13.95
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THE AUTOHARP BOOK by Becky Blackley
A beautifully illustrated, definitive history of the instrument and its players, written by the editor of "The Autoharpoholic" magazine. 256 pp. ..more...
#209-4 .. list $19.95 ours $14.95
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CLASSIC ELECTRICS - A VISUAL HISTORY OF GREAT GUITARS by Walter Carter
A comprehensive pictorial history of the genuine classics to have emerged during the first 70 years of the electric guitar. From hollowbodies beloved by jazz and blues players through the ..more...
#49-332392 $14.95
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THE FENDER STRATOCASTER by A.R. Duchossoir
Everything there is to know about the Strat, from 1954 to 1993 -- including its structural and cosmetic evolution, along with serial number lists and other dating info. Revised (1994) edition, ..more...
#49-106 $15.95
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THE FENDER TELECASTER by A.R. Duchossoir
The definitive look at the granddaddy of solid body guitars. Lots of info on determining dates, as well as wiring schematics, headstock comparisons, historical notes, and lots more. Oodles of ..more... - out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 7-10 days
#49-183003 $15.95
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GUITAR COLLECTING: HOW I BUILT A $65,OOO COLLECTION OF GUITARS FROM A $1,000 INVESTMENT IN FOUR YEARS AND HOW YOU CAN TOO! by Bill Dixon
A step-by-step guide that provides lots of details in a clear, simple manner. Bill shows you how to begin your collection, where to look for bargains, mistakes to avoid, purchasing & ..more...
#616-1 $15.95
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GAS! LIVING WITH GUITAR ACQUISITION SYNDROME by Jay Wright
A hilarious, tongue-in-cheek book for guitar players and collectors who suffer from Guitar Acquisition Syndrome. Contains insights, tips, confessions, and stories from over 200 "afflicted" ..more...
#665-1 $16.50
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HOFNER VIOLIN "BEATLE" BASS - 2nd EDITION by Joe Dunn
Made famous by Sir Paul McCartney, the 500/1 Hofner Violin Bass is celebrating its 50th anniversary. This is the only book dedicated to this historic bass. Though slim on pages, it's quite fat ..more...
#49-331360 $17.95
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THE GIBSON 'BURST - 1958, '59, '60 by Jay Scott and Vic DaPra, forewords by Jimmy Page and Robbie Kreiger
ON SALE!! SAVE $16.50!! Revised edition. A musical instrument or a cultural icon? Certainly, the Gibson Les Paul "Sunburst" Standard has become the single most desirable and collectible ..more...
#49-1423 .. list $35.00 ours $18.50
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GIBSON FLYING V - 2nd EDITION by Zachary R. Fjestad & Larry Meiners
Completely updated! With lots of vital info this book covers the history of the Flying V from the first designs in the mid 1950s to the present. Features V's played or owned by Billy Gibbons, ..more...
#370-10 $19.95
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FUZZ & FEEDBACK - CLASSIC GUITAR MUSIC OF THE '60S edited by Tony Bacon
At the heart of the 60s was the electric guitar. Bent, distorted, reverbed and overloaded, its sound drove some of the most revolutionary music ever made. This colorful book, decked out with ..more... - on order, expected arrival date 11/27/09
#49-330573 $19.95
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ECHO AND TWANG - CLASSIC GUITAR MUSIC OF THE '50s edited by Tony Bacon
Chronicles year by year the guitars, players, musical and cultural developments of the 1950's that influenced jazz, country, and blues, and ultimately gave birth to rock and roll. Details ..more... - on order, expected arrival date 11/27/09
#49-330772 $19.95
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THE BOSS BOOK - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR COMPACT EFFECTS FOR GUITAR
Book/CD pack. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of BOSS pedals, this book covers in detail the story on every BOSS compact effect ever made. Includes 56 pages of full color photos highlighting ..more...
#49-330943 $19.95
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GUITARS FROM GEORGE AND LEO - HOW LEO FENDER AND I BUILT G&L GUITARS by George Fullerton
The "G" in "G&L" guitars, George Fullerton tells the story of his celebrated collaboration with Leo that for over 50 years produced some of the world's most popular and treasured guitars and ..more...
#49-331149 $19.95
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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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GIBSON SHIPMENT TOTALS 1937-1979 by Larry Meiners
Lists nearly 1.6 million Gibson instrument shipments by model name and year. Covers all Gibson instruments -- guitars, basses, mandolins, ukes, steel guitars, banjos, effects, and amps -- ..more...
#560-1 $19.95
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CLASSIC GUITARS IDENTIFICATION AND PRICE GUIDE by Nick Freeth
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 ..more...
#710-1 .. list $19.99 ours $19.95
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RICKENBACKER ELECTRIC 12-STRING - THE STORY OF THE GUITARS, THE MUSIC AND THE GREAT PLAYERS (Books) - TENTATIVELY expected November 2009. The definitive history of the world's most ...more (on order, expected arrival date 01/30/10) $24.95
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