American Guitars: An Illustrated History [Paperback]

Tom Wheeler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 17, 1992

The only comprehensive history of the guitar, from the Civil War to the present. "I think this book is a must for guitar players and those interested in guitar music."--B. B. King

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: HarperResource; Revised and Updated edition (June 17, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062731548
• ISBN-13: 978-0062731548
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,497 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars entertaining reference book, April 29, 2000

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Keith M. Elliott (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Guitars: An Illustrated History (Paperback)

As a music store owner, musician, and collector, I find this book indespenible. We've worn out several copies over the years. It's as complete a reference as one could possibly expect, and fairly fun to just sit and browse through.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Top 10 Guitar Books, October 22, 2001

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"mrmoman" (Columbia, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Guitars: An Illustrated History (Paperback)

This book has got to be one of the top 10 guitar books on the market today. It covers all the major and lesser known U.S. guitar makers from A to Z, including history, models, specs, biographical info, and more. The sections on such well-known brands as Epiphone, Fender, Gibson, Gretsch and Rickenbacker are particularly interesting. With hundreds of great photos throughout, this book is one of the most comprehensive and well-written books available--a must for all guitar lovers.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No other reference like it., December 3, 2001

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Phyllis Herring (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: American Guitars: An Illustrated History (Paperback)

This is my second copy having bought the first edition in the 80's. Finally I have a copy with the color plates! Anyway, if you're a fan of the guitar you have to have this book. If there's anything "wrong" with it, it is that it is now ten years old and I hope Tom Wheeler has plans for a new, 2002, update. I'd buy that one too! I also hope he gets around to mentioning Kustom guitars from the late sixties ( he hasn't so far) and I thought they looked cool back then.