Author : Richard Riley
Publisher : Cimino Publishing Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,35 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Electric guitar
ISBN : 9781878427618
If you need to know how to change a string or which order to chain your effects pedals, this book has the answers. Information ranges from the width of a Les Paul fingerboard to the origins of the mahogany in the body. Pickup configurations with wiring diagrams, tips on do it yourself repairs and maintenance are presented in clear jargon-free style.
Author : Paul Balmer
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,24 MB
Release : 2011-09-05
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780760341131
This is the first hands-on how-to manual devoted to all electric guitars. This guidebook shows owners and dreamers the basics of selecting and buying electric guitars; maintenance and repairs such as tuning, setting intonation, fret repairs, bridge and nut adjustments, troubleshooting; spur-of-the-moment stage-side fixes; and some basic “performance” enhancements, like adding aftermarket pickups, locking tremolos, and more.
Author : Terry Burrows
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,76 MB
Release : 2013-03-05
Category : Electric guitar
ISBN : 9780754825364
This is a step-by-step guide to playing the electric guitar, shown in over 600 photographs, illustrations and exercises. It shows you how to master a range of diverse musical styles, such as funk and disco, heavy rock, indie rock, electric blues, country guitar, jazz, lounge and reggae.
Author : Dan Erlewine
Publisher : Backbeat Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,67 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780879309985
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Author : Dave Hunter
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,46 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780879309312
In The Guitar Pick-Ups Handbook guitarist and author Dave Hunter explores the history of the transducer that captures mechanical vibrations, from its beginnings in the early 20th century through to the present day.
Author : Ralph Denver
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 36,98 MB
Release : 1983
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Author : Jack Darr
Publisher :
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 39,43 MB
Release : 1971
Category : Music
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Author : Rod Fogg
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 19,38 MB
Release : 2010-02-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 1476855382
Backbeat's successful Handbook format applied to the world's most popular instrument. The Electric Guitar Handbook is the latest entry in Backbeat's best-selling handbook series, combining a two-part book and audio tracks. Part one of the book examines how different types of electric guitars are made, and why varying construction methods influence the way guitars sound. It also looks at the role of various pieces of guitar hardware, including pick-ups, tremolo set-ups, and bridges. Part two is a comprehensive, user-friendly course in playing the electric guitar, from the basics of posture and hand positioning to music and tab reading and advanced performance. Newly written exercises – presented in the book and also the accompanying audio – take the learner through each step in the process, covering styles including rock, country, blues, soul/funk, indie/alternative, and metal. Author Rod Fogg also offers practical advice on everything from simple scales to complex chords, alongside short features introducing key performers and styles.
Author : Walter Carter
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 37,10 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780879308957
(Book). The Gibson Electric Guitar Book is a comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to Gibson electrics past and present. Starting with the ES-150 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 Gibson's great guitars and their most famous and influential players.
Author : Kim Tomsic
Publisher : Chronicle Books LLC
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 33,14 MB
Release : 2019-04-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1452176035
The story of Les Paul—tinkerer, inventor, and rock and roll legend: “An exuberant introduction to a musician and creative genius.”—Kirkus Reviews A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A beautifully-illustrated true story of rock and roll legend Les Paul: This is the story of how Les Paul created the world’s first solid-body electric guitar, countless other inventions that changed modern music, and one truly epic career in rock and roll. How to make a microphone? A broomstick, a cinderblock, a telephone, a radio. How to make an electric guitar? A record player's arm, a speaker, some tape. How to make a legendary inventor? A few tools, a lot of curiosity, and an endless faith in what is possible. This unforgettable biography, with pictures by a New York Times–bestselling children’s book illustrator, will resonate with inventive readers young and old. “Les Paul was an innovator and musical force for the ages—he changed the world in a very real way. His story is a lesson from which kids of all ages can derive inspiration.” —Billy Gibbons, lead guitarist of ZZ Top “Delightfully told . . . Text and illustrations radiate exuberance and joy. Readers will marvel at the perseverance and ingenuity Paul demonstrated throughout his life . . . An excellent choice for STEM programs.” —School Library Journal
