An Illustrated History and Directory of Electric Guitars: Features over 230 Instruments Shown in 360 Photographs - Couverture souple

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Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 178019420X ISBN 13 : 9781780194202

Editeur : Southwater, 2016

Synopsis

An illustrated directory of over 250 instruments shows the development of the electric guitar from the early lap steels and archtops to the latest developments, including the Gibson Les Paul, Fender Stratocaster, electric bass and superstrats Boxed features on influential electric heroes, such as Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, George Harrison, Allan Holdsworth, B.B. King, Jimmy Page, and many more The electric guitar is arguably the most important instrument of the modern age. Although it is a relatively modern instrument, its predecessor, the acoustic guitar, has been around in various forms and in almost every society for thousands of years. The development of the technology to convert the vibration of the strings into an electric signal, however, pushed the guitar into a whole new realm of popularity which coincided with the appearance of teenage culture. The electric guitar's versatility, along with its melodic and rhythmic potential, meant that it quickly became established as an icon of 20th-century music. The book introduces the different genres of music played using the guitar, such as rock'n'roll, jazz, heavy rock, metal and blues. This history section explores the first electric guitars, and how the great rivalry between two of the most famous names in the world of popular music - Fender and Gibson - led to an explosion in the popularity of the instrument, changing the face of music in the 20th century forever. The latest developments in the use of new materials and technology continue to keep the electric guitar fashionable. With an illustrated directory of over 250 guitars and over 300 photographs this comprehensive manual is an essential guide for anyone interested in this universally popular instrument.

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À propos de l'auteur

Terry Burrows has written over 50 titles and sold over 4 million books, many in the field of music tuition. He has been published in at least a dozen different countries and translated into many different languages. Additionally, he has written a vast number of magazine articles. As a musician, Terry Burrows has been responsible for commercial releases in a wide variety of styles and under many different aliases. He remains active in this field, his scope including performance, production and bespoke composition for television and film.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Southwater
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 178019420X
• ISBN 13: 9781780194202
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible