A rare find: the very first banjo book by Akira Tsumura, published in 1984, with the Japanese supplement and slipcover not before available in the USA edition. These are first edition, all color books with a red slipcover featuring some of the finest banjos in the world. A special, limited edition, it was intended by Tsumura as gifts for important customers and friends. Includes sections on Jazz Age banjos and classic Victorian era instruments featuring banjos from makers such as: Bacon, Gibson, Vega, Epiphone, Paramount, Stromberg, Ludwig, Leedy, Slingerland, Majestic, Fairbanks, S.S. Stewart, Dobson, Cole, Schall and Washburn. There are also sections on banjo ukes, ukuleles, banjo magazines, early catalog covers, music covers, banjo recordings, postcards, banjo curios, and a fascinating section of original banjo patents. Separate sections focus on the collection of James Bollman and the minstrel era collection of Reuben Ruebens. The book itself is in English with a supplement in Japanese. A beautiful book that is a must for every instrument library. Hardcover. 168 pp.
376-4
$250.00
INTERACTIVE FENDER BIBLE
by Carl Verheyen & Dave Hunter
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Book/DVD pack. A two-part package that gives players and collectors a new look at the history and importance of Fender electric guitars and amplifiers. Part One is a 70-minute DVD in which the authors take you on a tour of the Brian Fischer collection of vintage Fender guitars and amplifiers. Luscious Stratocasters, Twin Reverbs, Telecasters, Champs, and more are showcased, and there is a gallery of 22 gorgeous vintage Fender electrics, from custom color Strats and Teles to Duo-Sonics, Jaguars, and even a rarely-seen hollowbody LTD. Part Two is Fender Facts, a reference book full of detailed information about every Fender electric guitar and amplifier from 1945 to the present day. This section brings together the history and specifications of every single Fender electric guitar and amplifier, complete with cross-referenced indexing and full chronological information. Hardcover, lay-flat spiral binding. 126 pp.
49-331761
$27.95
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NORMAN'S RARE GUITARS
by Norman Harris with David Swartz
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A cherry-picked selection of 620 guitars from the collection of dealer / collector Norm Harris. Over 700 color photos, including many detail shots of this snazzy collection. Representative pieces from many manufacturers. Foreword by Tom Petty. 280 pp. - all in full color, with sections on Fender, Gibson, D'Angelico, Guild, Epiphone, Martin, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Dobro, National, Danelectro, Zemaitis, Musser, Vox, Coral and Kay.
518-1
$39.95
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TONE MAN - KUNIO'S EXCELLENT SELECTION OF GUITARS
by Kunio Kishida
3 Photos
Well-composed photos of vintage Gibson Les Pauls from Kunio's collection. Plenty of flame, detail, and big color photos. The emphasis is on the flame-top Standards made from 1958 - '60, but all types are covered - Juniors, Specials, Customs, goldtops, single-cuts, double-cuts, everything! A minor drawback is the lack of serial numbers. A beautiful book. Hardcover, 103 pp.
690-1
$60.00
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WITH STRINGS ATTACHED: THE ART AND BEAUTY OF VINTAGE GUITARS
by Jonathan Kellerman. intro. by Andy Summers
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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 rare guitars. Bringing to bear the same sure storytelling instincts and keen attention to detail that characterize his bestselling fiction,he writes of household names like Fender, Gibson, Martin & more, as well as other marques revered by aficionados - D'Angelico, Hauser, Stromberg, Torres - making each entry a sparkling mini-essay. Complete sections cover Jonathan's mini-collections of guitars by D'Angelico, D'Aquisto, Fender, Gibson, Knutsen, C.F. Martin, National, Rickenbacker, Selmer / Maccaferri, Stromberg, Weissenborn, plus guitars by Asher, Barbero / Fernandez, Bouchet, Garrett Brink, John Deichman, Dobro, Dyer / Larson, Epiphone, Gennaro, Fleta, Friederich, Greenfield, Hauser, Hilo, Jonathan, Kamaka, Faye Kellerman / L.R. Baggs, Lyric, Monteleone, Oahu, Ramirez, Rodriquez, Romanillos, Simplicio, Torres, Wilkanowski and a mandolin by Vinaccia. Photos by Jonathan Exley. 10 x 12 inch hardcover. 368 pp.
321-11
$75.00
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