Acoustic Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia [Hardcover]

Dave Hunter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 31, 2003

Acoustic Guitars, The Illustrated Encyclopedia is a treasure trove of instrument information and unique pictures for every guitar aficionado or music fan. The comprehensive and informative text is in a clear A-Z format organized by brand name, and written by the world’s leading authorities. It also contains a wealth of illustrative material -- over 1200 pictures in all -- including original ads, colorful period memorabilia, and an astonishing library of key players.

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About the Author

Dave Hunter was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and now makes his home in England, where he is a professional journalist and musician. He is the former editor of The Guitar Magazine. For the past 3 years he has been a recent research contributor and commentator for several television and radio programs on the guitar.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (October 31, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592230512
• ISBN-13: 978-1592230518
• Product Dimensions: 13 x 10.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #938,473 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dave Hunter is a leading guitar writer and a musician. His books include Totally Guitar, Guitar effects Pedals and Guitar Rigs.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous illustrated history of acoustic guitars, May 8, 2009

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Richard Sanders (So. California Desert) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Acoustic Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia (Hardcover)

If you love acoustic guitars, you'll love this book. I pored over it hour after enjoyable hour. And used it to design my own "vintage-style" custom guitar made by luthier Jim Worland. All the great makers are here, as well as a number of obscure ones (nearly 150 in all). Contains literally hundreds of beautiful photos, showing numerous models from the late 1800s right up to the present day, plus photos of famous artists who played them. Interesting short history of each maker, including little known facts. Just a great reference work. Dave Hunter and his staff of 10 "contributing editors" have done a fabulous job here. There is only one problem with buying this book -- it'll make you want to buy more guitars!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous full-page and large-sized color photos throughout pack an illustrated encyclopedia, February 5, 2007

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Acoustic Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia (Paperback)

Gorgeous full-page and large-sized color photos throughout pack an illustrated encyclopedia of acoustic guitars which surveys the history, changing styles, and evolution of both acoustic guitars and playing methods. Here is a book any music history library will want: its oversized presentation allows for some lovely displays, its chapters organized by guitar maker encourages audiences to browse by specialty, and its lively interviews with major guitar players and makers alike are both fun and informative.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Find, September 7, 2009

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Robert Joyner "acoutics player" (Blakeslee, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Acoustic Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia (Hardcover)

This is a must own book for Acoustic Guitar fans. It provide an extensive history of the acoustic guitar makers and a brief history of some of its well know artist. My used book arrive in excellent condition and could not be more satisfied.