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Ampeg: The Story Behind the Sound tells the tale of this extraordinary company on its 50th anniversary, weaving together the American success story of the company founder, the role of key inventors and inventions, and the development of innovative music equipment products – all against the backgrounds of American pop music and corporate competition in the music industry. Many Ampeg endorsees are profiled, including: Johnny Smith, James Jamerson, Donald “Duck” Dunn, Gary Karr, Victor Wooten, Bill Wyman, Jason Newsted, Michael Anthony and more. The result provides something of interest to musicians, collectors, and those who lived part of the history. Includes more than 200 photos and a 32-page color section. 288 pages, 8 1/2″ x 11″

Ampeg: The Story Behind the Sound tells...

Ampeg: The Story Behind the Sound tells...

Ampeg: The Story Behind the Sound tells...

Vintage guitar experts Gruhn and Carter (Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars, Miller Freeman, 1991) take readers on a spectacular photographic journey, with more than 500 full-color photos depicting the entire evolution of the American electric guitar from its birth in 1935 to the present. Starting with the guitar's electric roots, Part 1 depicts the unique Hawaiian and "Spanish neck" electric models, first developed between 1932 and World War II. Part 2 traces the electric family's growth from 1947 to the 1990s, with the development of the full-depth hollowbody, solidbody, and thinline models. The color photographs are accompanied by descriptive text and detailed captions that identify and date each instrument and describe its technical, aesthetic, and historical significance. Both parts provide historical overviews of the electric guitars of the period followed by in-depth discussions of each manufacturer. Highly recommended for music libraries and research libraries as well as larger public libraries.

This lavishly illustrated book includes electric guitars from the major manufacturers and includes great coverage of Fender and Gibson, in particular as well as Gretsch, Epiphone etc. There are quite a few photos of early electric guitars from the 30s and 40s. There is a section on Fender colors which is a treat since Fenders come in such a colorful variety. The book also includes photos of unique models that were introduced and then discontinued for lack of interest as well as custom models. The book isn't comprehensive, i.e, it does not cover the many stratocaster knockoffs including Fender's own Squier line. Still, for those interested in the development of the electric guitar, this is a great resource.

Vintage guitar experts Gruhn and Carter...

Vintage guitar experts Gruhn and Carter...

Vintage guitar experts Gruhn and Carter...

This is a First Edtion Out of Print Collectable Hardcover Book for the Bass or Guitar Collector.

Hofner Violin 'Beatle' Bass by Joe Dunn

Written in 1996 and published originally in Thailand, Hofner Violin 'Beattle' Bass by Joe Dunn was the first book to be written about this famous Bass Guitar. The Hofner Violin Bass was first marketed in 1956. Made famous by Paul McCartney and nickmaned the "Beattle Bass", it becam one of the most well  known bass guitars ever. Today, these guitars, particularly those made pre-1964 have become collector's items.

The book covers history of the Hofner Company to some degree but is mainly about the 500/1 Violin Bass, it's developement and evolution up to 1996. It includes many pictures and special art work by Michael Joseph.

Author Joe Dunn played in a 60's group called The Rivals based in the Guildford area of Britian from 1964 to 1968 using a Hofner Violin Bass. He has a collection of Violin Basses. Being a pilot for British Airways allowed him to travel the world researching this book.

Book Details

• Media: Hardcover Book, 38 pages
• ISBN-13: 9789748225142
• Over 40 pictures

This is a First Edtion Out of Print Col...

This is a First Edtion Out of Print Col...

This is a First Edtion Out of Print Col...

This is a collectable book that's never been sold, in perfect condition. Michael Doyle's The Art Of The Amplifier pays tribute to the mechanical and aesthetic beauty of the tube amp, focusing on guitar amplifiers but also examining hifi audio amps and very ornate early radios. The book contains many stunning full-color photos and informative commentary, with amplifiers grouped by manufacturers. Represented are Ampegs, Dumble, Fender, Groove Tubes, Gibson, Gretsch, Hi Fi, Marshall, Mesa Boogie, Peavey, Vox, Watkins, and many others.

This is a collectable book that's n...

This is a collectable book that's n...

This is a collectable book that's n...

This is the right-hand man for players who live and breathe bass, or for beginners who want an all-in-one guide to the instrument that "shakes the low end" of rock, pop, jazz and more. This handbook details the ins and outs of buying basses and equipment; provides set-up and electronics tips; and explores unique characteristics of landmark bass models. Chapters on technique cover bass basics, theory, fretless playing, acoustic bass, the essentials of various music styles, recording, gigging, and more. Seminal interviews with great bassists include Jeff Berlin, Stanley Clarke, John Pattitucci, Bill Wyman, and many others. 234 pages, 8 3/8 inch. x 10 7/8 inch.

This is the right-hand man for players ...

This is the right-hand man for players ...

This is the right-hand man for players ...