von Tony Bacon

The Ultimate Guitar Book: This is a guide to the history and development of the modern guitar. It includes a visual catalogue of the world's classic guitars that should appeal to both beginners looking for advice, and enthusiasts who require a reference work

von Andre Duchossior, A. R. Duchossoir

Guitar Identification: Now thoroughly revised and expanded to include features and serial numbers from the 1990s, Guitar Identification is a reference workbook for dating the guitars made by Fender, Gibson, Gretsch and Martin. It provides the most comprehensive lists of serial numbers ever published on these legendary manufacturers, and covers typical features to help collectors assess the vintage of their electric or acoustic guitar

Zachary R. Fjestad, S. P. Fjestad

Blue Book of Electric Guitars: Up-to-date pricing and technical information on new and vintage electric guitars. Over 700 manufacturers, photos depicting popular makes and models, and a comprehensive Trademark index.

von Tony Bacon, Dave Burrluck, Paul Day

The Illustrated Encyclopedia: From the award winning team that produced the best selling Ultimate Guitar Book comes the most comprehensive book about the electric guitar. Its A-to-Z format covers more than 120 makers from around the world and details their successes and failures through 1,200 unique color, studio quality photographs. The book focuses on the iconic electric guitar with an introduction that places the electric guitar in a historical context, running from early acoustic instruments in the 16th century to amplification experiments in the 1930's. The main body of the book is the A-to-Z of brands, covering the key 65-year period from 1935 to 2000.

on Dave Hunter, Tony Bacon, Walter Carter

The Illustrated Encyclopedia: 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.

von George Gruhn, Walter Carter

Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars: Provides information by which to key out the identity, date, and origin of nearly 3,000 vintage American fretted instruments. Instruments are organized by manufacturer, with an alphabetical index of models (again by manufacturer) provided at the end. B&w photographs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., P