Author Michael Wright builds on the success of his Guitar Stories, Volume One in this series of histories of cool guitars. Volume Two continues Wright’s incredible research and painstaking attention to detail, covering brands that had a heavy impact in the world of the guitar, including companies such as Kay, Alamo, Veleno, Martin Electrics, Maccaferri, and Guild Solidbodies. As with Volume One, over 800 rare and fascinating photos (including sumptuous full-color spreads) help t (more…)

Most classical guitars have a neck that’s just too big for acoustic and electric guitar players. The GN-45 SCE is designed for anyone who wants a classic nylon string sound (acoustic or amplified), but with a slimmer, more comfortable neck profile. Features a solid cedar top, solid rosewood back, and the Fender/Fishman® ACLRTM electronics, allowing you to mix between the contact mic inside the instrument and the under-the-saddle pickup. The GN-45 SCE is designed for players who (more…)

This is a book for anyone who loves guitars – whether you want to just learn more about them and their history, or if you are tempted to enter the world of collecting. It includes descriptions of over 125 brand names and over 540 photos, as well as sections on guitar terminology and parts information. You will also learn how to recognize counterfeits and forgeries. 9 inch. x 12 inch..

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The Guild CV-2C Acoustic Guitar has a solid red spruce top, solid flame maple back and sides with scalloped red spruce bracing, and the D-TAR® Wave-LengthTM w/Load ‘N Lock pickup system. Made with the F-40 body style that has been in the Guild line since 1955, the CV-2C incorporates innovative technologies like the patent pending Guild® Graphite Neck Block System for exceptional tone, playability, and longevity. Rich features include a bound ebony fingerboard, ebony bridge, ab (more…)

Review

“A great guide. . . . highly recommended.” — Whole Earth Review”A must for anyone who gets down acoustically.” — Guitar Player”even guitarists who have been playing for years will learn something…required reading.” — Bluegrass Unlimited

This book will help all guitar players make better friends with their present guitar or decide on features to look for in a new one. They will learn about the differences in guitar woods (and how they sound), (more…)

The Guild GAD-40CE was designed utilizing a body shape that is the most popular acoustic body shape in the world and has been used for over 70 years. To accommodate modern playing styles, we added a Venetian cut-a-way for ease in reaching the higher registers of the guitar. We use solid Mahogany for the back and sides, a solid spruce top that features scalloped bracing, and then joined the one piece mahogany neck with the traditional dovetail neck joint. Includes Deluxe Case.
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A Concise History of the Electric Guitar by Adrian Ingram, one of the world’s leading jazz guitar experts, charts the exciting history of the electric guitar from the early decades of the 20th century to the present day. The author covers the entire range of styles and personalities whose impact shaped the destiny of the guitar and made this varied and versatile instrument the predominant factor in so much popular music. Intended for the general public, music students, and, of c (more…)