Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars 2nd Edition

Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars 2nd Edition is a comprehensive reference for identifying American acoustic and electric guitars, basses, mandloins , banjos and amps. It's an essential guide to help collectors, dealers, players and fans determine the authenticity, rarity, and realtive value of vintage fretted instruments. The thorough detail and clear organizaion make it easy to determine an instrument's manufacturere, model and date - and most importantly, whether it is in original condition.

The 2nd Edition provides:

    * The most extensive and detailed list of specifications ever published for identifying, dating and establishing an instrument's authenticity
    * Expanded coverage of Martin, Guild, Mosrite and Dobro insturments, plus banjos, Fender and Gibson amps
    * Updates on the latest models from Rickenbacker, Epiphone, National, Gretsch, Fender, Gibson and others, as well as selectred individual makers
    * Every model described in detail, including date of manufacture, body shape, woods, type and number of pickups and much more.
    * Serial number lists, identification keys and over 100 photos highlighting significant features.