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Rickenbackerby Richard SmithA complete and illustrated history of the development of Rickenbacker instruments from 1931 to the present, complete with information and full-color photos of the many Rickenbacker artists. |
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Ring the Banjar!The Banjo in America from Folklore to Factoryby Robert Lloyd WebbThis is a second edition of a publication originally published to coincide with an exhibition of the same name at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Museum. Includes information on the banjo's enduring popularity, the banjo makers of Boston, instruments from the exhibition, a glossary and bibliography of the banjo, and more. |
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Ritchie Valens - His Guitars and Musicby Ryan SheelerIn Ritchie Valens: His Guitars and Music, guitarist and author Ryan Sheeler takes an in depth look at Ritchie's music in a different light than other accounts. Included in the book are photos and information on his famous guitars, as well as an observation into how he might have approached his playing. This book also presents a brand-new transcription of "La Bamba" with accompanying guitar tablature of the famous intro riff and Ritchie's celebrated guitar solo. |
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Sacred Music Companion Fact Bookby Dale V. NobbmanThis compelling edition provides fascinating information on and arrangements of more than 90 favorite traditional hymns and gospel songs. The songs are arranged chronologically (starting with "Doxology" in 1694 and going through "How Great Thou Art" in 1948) and for each, the book provides a melody line/lyrics/chord song arrangement as well as background notes on the song, its historical setting, the authors and composers who wrote them, and more. |
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Spann’s Guide to Gibson 1902-1941by Joe SpannCenterstream presents this detailed look at the inner workings of the famous musical instrument manufacturer of Kalamazoo, Michigan before World War II. For the first time, Gibson fans can learn about the employees who built the instruments, exactly where the raw materials came from, the identity of parts vendors, and how the production was carried out. The book explains Gibson’s pre-World War II factory order number and serial number systems, and corrects longstanding chronological errors. Previously unknown information about every aspect of the operation is covered in-depth. Noted historian Joe Spann gathered firsthand info from pre-war employees, and had access to major Gibson document collections around the world. Long time Gibson experts, as well as casual collectors, will find this volume an indispensable addition to their reference shelf. |
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