Guitar: The World’s Most Seductive Instrument
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Celebrate the significance, the magic, and the mojo of the world’s most seductive instrument. An obsessive, full-color book presented in an irresistible slipcase, Guitar features 200 instruments in stunning detail. Here are icons, like Prince’s Yellow Cloud, Willie Nelson’s “Trigger,” Muddy Water’s Thunderbird, and “Rocky,” lovingly hand-painted by its owner, George Harrison. Historic instruments―Fender’s Broadcaster, Les Paul’s “Log,” the Gibson Nick Lucas Special, the very first artist model. Hand-carved archtops, pinnacles of the luthier’s art, from John D’Angelico to Ken Parker. Stunning acoustics from a new wave of women builders, like Rosie Heydenrych of England, who’s known to use 5,000-year-old wood retrieved from a peat bog. And quirky one-of-a-kind guitars, like Linda Manzer’s Pikasso II―four necks, 42 strings, and a thousand pounds of pressure. Marrying pure visual pleasure with layers of information, Guitar is a glorious gift for every guitar-lover Review: Classy hardback for a guitarist - A very suitable person for someone who plays and loves guitars. I sneaked a good look before I wrapped it up ~ IT'S GREAT Smart slipcase Quality photographs Coherent and accurate copy RECOMMENDED Review: Impressive - I bought this for one of my sons. He restores guitars with great care and attention to detail, so I was anxious to see his reaction when he opened it. He loved it and was delighted to find one he had seen after a concert in America. He has been playing guitar since he was nine and currently owns 18 so I think he can judge a book .
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 690 Reviews |
B**E
Classy hardback for a guitarist
A very suitable person for someone who plays and loves guitars. I sneaked a good look before I wrapped it up ~ IT'S GREAT Smart slipcase Quality photographs Coherent and accurate copy RECOMMENDED
J**2
Impressive
I bought this for one of my sons. He restores guitars with great care and attention to detail, so I was anxious to see his reaction when he opened it. He loved it and was delighted to find one he had seen after a concert in America. He has been playing guitar since he was nine and currently owns 18 so I think he can judge a book .
R**X
A must book for guitar enthusiasts
This book was the most perfect gift for a good friend who both plays and has a collection of guitars,he was absolutely delighted with it.
P**R
Guitar
Guitar the worlds most seductive instrument, is an exellent book, beautifully presented and will make the perfect gift, so thnkyou
E**E
Nice one
Lovely presentation haven't had a chance to read it yet
N**T
As good as hoped for
A special present that fortunately was very well received
A**M
Beautiful presentation
I was almost put off by the book's title but it's a lovely book. Great photography and lots of info and it's hefty! Come in a really nice slip case, feels a lot more expensive.
A**R
Good quality!
Good content and quality!
L**Y
En pésimas condiciones parece usado
Compré este libro para un regalo. Vino abierto sin celofán ni nada parace usado, tienes los dedos marcados como si alguien con manos grasosas lo hubiera agarrado, las esquinas vienen dañadas, etc. En lo absoluto parece nuevo, podría asegurar que ya está usado. Menos mal que me llegó a mi y no directo a la persona porque me hubiera dado mucha vergüenza que hubiera recibido algo así.
A**X
A beautiful and fascinating book
This is a beautiful and fascinating book - ideal for anyone who loves guitars, whether as musical instruments, works of art, or examples of outstanding craftsmanship. It’s a pleasure to pore over. It’s also really well produced - excellent photography and commentary, and very well bound. Great as a gift or for your own pleasure. I love it so much that I’m going to buy a second copy to give to a friend. It’s slightly smaller in dimension than most ‘coffee table’ books, but it’s as big as it needs to be, and while it’s not too heavy to hold while reading, it also feels really substantial. It comes with a natty slip case which seems superfluous, especially as this is a book that you may want to keep open and on display. It’s going to be quite a while before my copy gets put away on a bookshelf in its case.
R**O
If you like guitars...
It is about guitar porn ;) Go ahead, buy it. You will not regret.
J**.
Awesome book!
I sent this book to my dad as a gift. He said it was one of the best gifts ever. He is a musician (guitarist) and songwriter, and absolutely loves the photography and historical information in this book. Would definitely recommend.
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