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ÊBoutique Acoustics: 180 Years of Hand-Built GuitarsÊ tells the history behind the important acoustic guitar makers ä some recognizable some obscure ä who all have played a key part in the evolution of the instrument and the myriad acoustic guitar models we have on the market today. The book covers the birth of the steel-string the rise of small factories the advent of one-man shops the origins of various trends in guitar construction ä the design of cutaways; the use of a variety of woods polishes and other aesthetic detailing; and the incorporation of high-tech materials such as carbon fiber and Nomex ä and more. Makers covered include Ashborn Bohmann Bruno Gibson Guild Tilton Washburn Martin Bozo Gallagher Ernie Ball Klein Taylor Bourgeois Tony Yamamoto Zimnicki and others. Also included in this lavishly illustrated volume is a comprehensive guide to every significant US maker descriptions of the most popular styles and a detailed reference section about boutique guitar models.

Boutique Acoustics: 180 Years of Hand-Built American Guitars

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ÊBoutique Acoustics: 180 Years of Hand-Built GuitarsÊ tells the history behind the important acoustic guitar makers ä some recognizable some... Read more

    Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
    Publication Date: 01/06/2016
    ISBN13: 9781480367128, 978-1480367128
    ISBN10: 1480367125

    Number of Pages: 144

    Non Fiction , Entertainment

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    ÊBoutique Acoustics: 180 Years of Hand-Built GuitarsÊ tells the history behind the important acoustic guitar makers ä some recognizable some obscure ä who all have played a key part in the evolution of the instrument and the myriad acoustic guitar models we have on the market today. The book covers the birth of the steel-string the rise of small factories the advent of one-man shops the origins of various trends in guitar construction ä the design of cutaways; the use of a variety of woods polishes and other aesthetic detailing; and the incorporation of high-tech materials such as carbon fiber and Nomex ä and more. Makers covered include Ashborn Bohmann Bruno Gibson Guild Tilton Washburn Martin Bozo Gallagher Ernie Ball Klein Taylor Bourgeois Tony Yamamoto Zimnicki and others. Also included in this lavishly illustrated volume is a comprehensive guide to every significant US maker descriptions of the most popular styles and a detailed reference section about boutique guitar models.

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