Gibson Electric Steel Guitars - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Gibson Electric Steel Guitars write by A. R. Duchossoir. This book was released on 2009. Gibson Electric Steel Guitars available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. (Book). This book recounts the story of all the electric steel guitars or electric "Hawaiian" guitars, as they were called during most of their tenure that were built by Gibson between 1935 and 1967. Hawaiian guitars were the most popular form of electric guitars until the 1950s, and they contributed to some crucial developments in pickups and amplification in addition to lending their voice to the earliest solid body electrics. Aesthetically, the early postwar instruments are also amongst the coolest designs ever produced by Gibson. *Over 450 illustrations, including a wealth of color pictures, catalog reproductions, and patent drawings * A comprehensive section on dating instruments as well as detailed shipping totals for the 1935-1967 period.
Spann's Guide to Gibson 1902-1941
Spann's Guide to Gibson 1902-1941 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Spann's Guide to Gibson 1902-1941 write by Joseph E. Spann. This book was released on 2011. Spann's Guide to Gibson 1902-1941 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. (Reference). Centerstream 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.
Gibson Guitars
Gibson Guitars - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Gibson Guitars write by Walter Carter. This book was released on 2002. Gibson Guitars available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Provides a history of the guitar company from its founding in the late 1800s to its present status as one of the leading makers of guitars.
The Story of Paul Bigsby
The Story of Paul Bigsby - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Story of Paul Bigsby write by Andy Babiuk. This book was released on 2009-01-01. The Story of Paul Bigsby available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. (Book). Most musicians are familiar with the famous Bigsby Vibrato, but not as many know about the wonderful guitars that Paul Bigsby built in the 1940s. Bigsby, who was responsible for developing and refining the pedal steel guitar, also built the first modern solid body electric guitar for Merle Travis in 1948, predating Leo Fender and Gibson's Les Paul by a number of years. The Story of Paul A. Bigsby tells how Bigsby influenced Fender and Gibson, as well as a number of other guitar manufacturers, in building techniques and design. This deluxe illustrated coffee table book contains over 300 color and black & white photos. Many of these have not previously been published, and over 50 are actual Bigsby instrument photos taken by fine arts photographer Greg Morgan. The book also comes with an audio CD of Paul Bigsby, recorded in the late 1950s, telling stories of his business.
The Other Brands of Gibson
The Other Brands of Gibson - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Other Brands of Gibson write by Paul Fox. This book was released on 2011. The Other Brands of Gibson available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
