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 to tell the tale of these innovative instruments. Includes a helpful index. Also available: Guitar Stories, Volume One 00330018 $29.95.
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This review is from: Guitar Stories Vol. 2: The Histories of Cool Guitars (Guitar Stories) (Paperback)
Its pretty obvious that this book is mostly stuff "from the cutting room floor" that didn't make it into the excellent Volume 1. I'm sure a hell of a lot of work went into the very, very, very detailed chaper on Kay--but does anyone really care? At best, this will drive up the price of some (mostly) lousy guitars.I'm interested in the stories behind the companies and products but pages of serial number variations are like the tax code to me. OTOH, some of this stuff--like Guild guitars--is not terribly obscure and probably already known to you, if you're over 30. If the information on Guild could have been incorporated into the first volume I think the second would have been unneccessary. There are a few nice color photos but if you're interested in cheesy guitars the author has contributed to a much more interesting & thorough book, the Japanese published Bizzarre Guitars. Though considerably more expensive, Bizarre Guitars is nothing but pictures and even in Japanese, mostly self-explanatory. BTW, the introduction to Volume 2 is pretty funny; almost Shakespearean in its language. I can just imagine a guy in a pawn shop, shaking his head....
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Mention the Alamo and most of us conjure up a rich variety of images. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Kay Kraft, Mario Maccaferri, Maria Maccaferri, Mike Newton, Titan Mark, Brian May, Les Paul, Value Leader, Thin Twin, Arch Kraft, Montgomery Ward, New York, Stromberg Venetian, Arched Guitar, Barney Kessel, Dates Available Instrument, Alamo Model, Gilbert Matossian, San Antonio, The Music Trades, Jim Dulfer, Speed Demon, Joseph Zorzi, Arthur Godfrey, Professional Model New!
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Mention the Alamo and most of us conjure up a rich variety of images. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Kay Kraft, Mario Maccaferri, Maria Maccaferri, Mike Newton, Titan Mark, Brian May, Les Paul, Value Leader, Thin Twin, Arch Kraft, Montgomery Ward, New York, Stromberg Venetian, Arched Guitar, Barney Kessel, Dates Available Instrument, Alamo Model, Gilbert Matossian, San Antonio, The Music Trades, Jim Dulfer, Speed Demon, Joseph Zorzi, Arthur Godfrey, Professional Model New!
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- Guitar: A Complete Guide for the Player by Dave Hunter in Back Matter
- Electric Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia by Tony Bacon in Back Matter
- Acoustic Guitar (Guitar): The Composition, Construction, and Evolution of One of World's Most Beloved Instruments (Guitar Reference) by Richard Johnston in Back Matter
- Bill Carson - My Life and Times with Fender Musical Instruments by Bill Carson in Back Matter
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