Zachary R. Fjestad is the author of the Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars and Blue Book of Electric Guitars value guides and serves as the editor of numerous other guitar and music-related books. Fjestad attends several guitar shows throughout the year, including both NAMM shows, and is connected with many guitar dealers and enthusiasts across the country. A graduate of the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, Fjestad holds a degree in technical writing and communication, and he currently lives in the Twin Cities area with his wife, Jill.