Guitar Stories: The Histories of Cool GuitarsAuthor 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 to tell the tale of these innovative instruments. Includes a helpful index. Also available: Guitar Stories, Volume One 00330018 $29.95. |
Contents
ALAMO GUITARS AND AMPS | 1 |
GUILD SOLIDBODY GUITARS | 29 |
KAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPANY | 75 |
MACCAFERRI GUITARS | 181 |
MARTIN ELECTRIC GUITARS | 227 |
VELENO GUITARS | 239 |
INDEX | 249 |
Common terms and phrases
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