From the 1920s onwards, Gibson and its flat-tops have been synonymous with American music. Featuring over 200 photos, this book chronicles the development and evolution of Gibson's flat-tops, showing why these guitars have been the choice of so many great musicians, professional and amateur alike, over the years.
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- 2009
- 2007
(Book). This expanded edition for beginners to experts is a step-by-step manual to maintaining and repairing electric and acoustic guitars and basses. Players learn how to set up a guitar and keep it in top form by mastering basic maintenance. Features an essential DVD that makes guitar maintenance easier than ever. New features include set-up specs of leading players; stronger coverage of guitar electronics, including pickups and wiring diagrams; and expanded coverage of acoustics.