Acoustic Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia

by Dave Hunter

Book Overview

Despite changes in music over the years, the acoustic guitar remains the most popular musical instrument in the world. Now fans can celebrate the acoustic guitar in the most comprehensive guide ever... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592230512
• ISBN13: 9781592230518
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 4.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 10.6" x 12.6"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Find

This is a must own book for Acoustic Guitar fans. It provide an extensive history of the acoustic guitar makers and a brief history of some of its well know artist. My used book arrive in excellent condition and could not be more satisfied.

Fabulous illustrated history of acoustic guitars

If you love acoustic guitars, you'll love this book. I pored over it hour after enjoyable hour. And used it to design my own "vintage-style" custom guitar made by luthier Jim Worland. All the great makers are here, as well as a number of obscure ones (nearly 150 in all). Contains literally hundreds of beautiful photos, showing numerous models from the late 1800s right up to the present day, plus photos of famous artists who played them. Interesting short history of each maker, including little known facts. Just a great reference work. Dave Hunter and his staff of 10 "contributing editors" have done a fabulous job here. There is only one problem with buying this book -- it'll make you want to buy more guitars!

Great gift for any guitar lover

I got the large hardback version of this from my daughter for Father's Day and every spare minute since I've been pouring through it. The images of the guitars, the artists who play them, and the marketing ads, coupled with the intriguing company histories make this a must for any guitar lover. Reading those stories made me wish I had completed the guitar I had started in highschool, using the same guide to guitar-making mentioned as the inspiration for many of the luthiers written about. Acoustic Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia will be sitting on my coffee-table for years to come.

Neat reference

A neat little reference. I gave it a four, because I didn't like the indexing, and it didn't have some of the models that I was looking for.

Gorgeous full-page and large-sized color photos throughout pack an illustrated encyclopedia

Gorgeous full-page and large-sized color photos throughout pack an illustrated encyclopedia of acoustic guitars which surveys the history, changing styles, and evolution of both acoustic guitars and playing methods. Here is a book any music history library will want: its oversized presentation allows for some lovely displays, its chapters organized by guitar maker encourages audiences to browse by specialty, and its lively interviews with major guitar players and makers alike are both fun and informative. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch