Backbeat books publishes the gretsch electric guitar book

Starting with the es150 generally acknowledged as the first commercially successful electric guitar through the 335s, les pauls, sgs, firebirds, and more, it is packed with facts, stories, and images that tell the story of gibsons great guitars and their most famous. Shop for the backbeat books the gretsch electric guitar book 60 years of white falcons, 6120s, jets, gents, and more and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. King, alvin lee, and eric clapton, among other virtuosos. Yes, the lights were definitely part of the problem in my situation, but it was also the guitar. In the tradition of tony bacons bestselling series of guitar books, the sg guitar book is three great volumes in one package. While not universally accessible, dedicated fans of the gretsch sound would do well to seek out a copy even though the book is only 160 pages, it manages to cover a deep amount of history in an insane amount of detail. These blue books will be available in the first week of november through major bookstores, music stores. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.

The gretsch drum book, which became an indemand item among drum history fans immediately upon its release this past august, will shortly become available in a special hardcover edition. The gretsch electric guitar book is the latest book in british native tony bacons guitar series which the press release states is a carefully researched text partnered with a gallery of fullcolor pictures of great guitars, rare memorabilia, and of famous gretsch players. Blue book releases 14th edition electric and acoustic guitar. Backbeat books publishes the gretsch electric guitar book. Acdc had 2 guitars but you can clearly hear malcolm cos they recorded both guitars into right and left channels. Love the gretsch players and even the looks, although the design is dated, and uncomfortable for me. All instock books on our shelves right now, read the post all instock books are currently 30% off. For example, even when i figured the lights were making the situation worse, to get total silence i still had to touch the hardware. Skip jack press falcon guides backbeat mcbooks press pineapple press union park press muddy boots globe pequot twodot prometheus stackpole books applause lyons press down east books astragal press. Michael john simmons started playing electric guitar in punk bands as a teenager before he was converted to acoustic music by a rabid djano reinhardt fan. Best gretsch acousticelectric guitars audiofanzine. New listing electric guitar gretsch gretsch guitars g55ps. Thethe gretsch electric guitar booke comes right up to the present including gretschs alliance to the powerful fender company a move that has done wonders for. Released in 2010 by schiffer publishing, this book was my debut effort.

Backbeat books and music new and used books cds vinyl. Gretsch electric guitars have a style all their owna glitzy, wacky, retro charm that over the years has drawn players from. The gretsch electric guitar book comes right up to the present, including gretschs alliance to the powerful fender company, a move that has done wonders for the reliability and playability of the modern gretsch axe. The gibson electric guitar book is a comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to gibson electrics past and present. Open quick view dialog for backbeat books the gretsch electric guitar book 60 years of white falcons, 6120s, jets, gents, and more. Backbeat books the gretsch electric guitar book 60 years of white falcons, 6120s, jets, gents, and more gretsch electric guitars have a style all their own a glitzy, wacky, retro charm that over the years has drawn players from all kinds of popular music, from. Guitar bookstore listings of guitar related books that you can buy online via amazon. Tony bacon writes about musical instruments, musicians, and music. King, alvin lee, and eric clapton, among other virtuosos the book traces the story from gibsons first thinline models to the companys signature instruments and modern recreations of today. The gretsch book a complete history of gretsch electric guitars. The feel and playability of a great vintage gretsch guitar is truly unique, and the g5422tg electromatic delivers a playing experience thats instantly familiar to the most devoted gretsch fanatic.

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Backbeat books publishes the gretsch electric guitar book 2262015 press release. Backbeat books gibson electric guitar book musicians friend. A carefully researched text partnered with a gallery of fullcolor pictures of great guitars, rare memorabilia, and of famous gretsch players from chet atkins to eddy cochran, billy duffy, duane eddy, and brian setzer. Skip to main content skip to footer site51274034472143 site512747420607154354 new 943000 backbeat books bass grooves book cd site51274034472143 guitar center. If youre looking for hal leonard songbooks and instructional materials, click here. Sep 16, 2011 thats the great gretsch sound and you can have a 6120 or a jet for a little more than a grand on ebay. Starting with the es150 generally acknowledged as the first commercially successful electric guitar through the 335s, les pauls, sgs, firebirds, and more, it is packed with facts, stories, and images that tell the story of gibsons great guitars and their most famous and.

He spent 15 years working at gryphon stringed instruments in palo alto, california, where he. The gretsch book a complete history of gretsch electric. First pickup to achieve true singlecoil and true humbucking tones all in a single pickup. In 1950, leo fender introduced to the world the solidbody electric guitar the. All instock books on our shelves right now, read the post all in. The gretsch electric guitar book is an must read for guitar buffs. The beatles chet atkins duane eddy and brian setzer all made their mark with gretsch and new bands continually discover and fall in love with the falcons gents 6120s jets and the rest. Backbeat books says that it is a carefully researched text partnered with a gallery of fullcolor pictures of great guitars, rare memorabilia, and of famous gretsch players from chet. Backbeat releases new gruhns guide vintage guitar magazine.

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Guitars of the fred gretsch company guitars of fred. Most of the material is identical to bacons book 50 years of gretsch guitars, which is readily available and therefore much less expensive. Tonys books include the ibanez electric guitar book, the ultimate guitar book, and history of the american guitar. The latest junior jets now feature cosmetic upgrades such as chrome gretsch g knobs, instead of gibsonstyle speed controls, and a more classic. Dean zelinsky announces the sidekick pickup guitar girl. The gretsch electric guitar book 60 years of white falcons, 6120s, jets, gents, and more by tony bacon backbeat books the most comprehensive history of gretsch electric guitars. All the classic eyecatching style youve come to expect from gretsch is. A carefully researched text partnered with a gallery of fullcolor pictures of great guitars, rare memorabilia, and of famous gretsch players from chet atkins to eddy. Backbeat books the gretsch electric guitar book 60 years of. This is a good book, but fairly expensive as it is out of print. Sep 09, 2016 backbeat books has announced the gibson 335 guitar book, a book about the gibson es335 and related models, as played by b. Enjoy rocksolid tuning stability courtesy of the stylish gretsch vstoptail tailpiece, anchored adjustomatic bridge and synthetic bone nut.

This is the comprehensive, mustown owners or collectors manual for any gretsch fan. With the new guitar, its dead quiet and doesnt require touching the guitar to ground it. A complete history of gretsch electric guitars is a richly illustrated and enticing profiles of exceptional electric guitars. Nov 29, 2017 60 years of white falcons, 6120s, jets, gents, and more. See more ideas about guitar, songs and playing guitar. Montclair, nj the gretsch electric guitar book is the latest book in tony bacons bestselling guitar series.

Information about acoustic electric guitar products from gretsch. He is a cofounder of backbeat uk and jawbone press. Guitar book the complete history of the fender guitar, by tony bacon, third, revised edition, with numerous photos and illustrations, isbn 9780879308971. If you havent made it down to backbeat for our happy new year to you sale, the time to come is now. I bought an electric guitar and amp in 2008 and bought some all around guitar lesson books. Gretsch electric guitars guarantee exceptional build quality, reliability and come with a host of vintage style features like bigsby vibrato tailpieces.

Im sure they can cause its 1 guitar they are hearing acts like zz top, brian setzer, the living end have 1 guitar recorded with modern techniques and amps. This is a mechanical vibrato device designed by paul bigsby and produced by the bigsby electric guitar company. First live shows of 2015 plus win a gretsch guitars book signed by. Backbeat books the gretsch electric guitar book 60 years. The gretsch electric guitar book 60 years of white falcons, 6120s, jets, gents. Information about acousticelectric guitar products from gretsch.

I ended up selling my gretsch guitars and switched to prs starlas, with a bigsby. The book traces the story from gibsons first thinline models to the companys signature instruments and modern recreations of today. Backbeat books the gretsch electric guitar book 60 years of white falcons, 6120s, jets, gents, and more gretsch electric guitars have a style all their own a glitzy, wacky, retro charm that over the years has drawn players from all kinds of popular music, from timeless stars to unknown teens. Backbeat books has announced the gibson 335 guitar book, a book about the gibson es335 and related models, as played by b. The books coverage extends to all major collectable brands including but certainly not limited to gibson, fender, martin, rickenbacker, mosrite. The gretsch electric guitar book is the latest book in tony bacons bestselling guitar series. Recognizing the evolutionary nature of the both the chet atkins model 6120 guitar, as well as the entire gretsch guitar product offering, i applied darwinian concepts of natural selection to tell the story of the emergence of the electric guitar, and eventual introduction and maturation of the famous chet atkins model 6120. All you need to know about gretsch sonic state amped. Sep 27, 2016 love the gretsch players and even the looks, although the design is dated, and uncomfortable for me. The book is the most extensive and detailed list of specifications ever published on guitars and is the last word with regard to identifying, dating, and establishing an instruments authenticity. They are however wide, if you do a lot of finger picking or mainly play acoustic guitar, you might like them. Gretsch semi acoustic guitars are played by legendary guitarists like duane eddy and eddie cochran. The neck is rock solid, but it has a slim, fast profile, relatively flat radius, and ample fingerboard width to facilitate explosively fast runs. The best news is that tony and publishers backbeat books have given us three copies of the gretsch electric guitar book which ive signed to.