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Fiddler’s Curse - Revised and Updatedby Randy Noles, Forewords by Marty Stuart and John HartfordOne of the most bizarre stories in all of popular music is the history of the “Orange Blossom Special,” arguably the century’s best-known fiddle tune. Here revealed is the tale of its feuding owners, Rouse and Wise, and Johnny Cash, who made the song a mainstream hit. This trio’s disparate legacies are here told - and forever linked with the legendary diesel steamliner. |
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Gibson MastertoneFlathead 5-String Banjos of the 1930's and 1940'sby Jim MillsWhile Gibson produced literally thousands of banjos prior to WWII, only 250 or so featured that “Magic Combination” of an Original Flathead Tonering and Five-string neck. 19 of the absolute best are featured here. With details of their known histories and provenances, as well as never-before-seen photos, bills of sale, factory shipping ledgers, and other ephemera relating to these rare and highly desirable instruments. |
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Goldtop BelieversThe Les Paul Golden Yearsby Vic DaPra & David PluesThe creation that would become Gibson’s Les Paul guitar hit retail stores in 1952. Early performers such as Les Paul, Freddie King, Carl Perkins and BB King can be seen in this book as early pioneers playing this model. Later years would bring a new barrage of guitarists such as David Gilmour, Paul McCartney, Les Dudek, Jeff Lynne, Danny Kirwan, Steve Hackett, Clem Clempson, Dickey Betts and more to the Les Paul Goldtop. 224 pages. |
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Gretsch - The Guitars of the Fred Gretsch Companyby Jay ScottThis comprehensive manual uncovers the history of Gretsch guitars through 32 pages of color photos, hundreds of black & white photos, and forewords by Fred Gretsch, George Harrison, Randy Bachman, Brian Setzer, and Duane Eddy. It covers each model in depth, including patent numbers and drawings for collectors. |
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Gretsch DrumsThe Legacy of That Great Gretsch Soundby Chet FalzeranoThis tribute to Gretsch kits features full-color photos and interviews with sensational players. |
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