The PRS Electric Guitar Book: Reference Books: History

A Complete History Of Paul Reed Smith Electrics-PRS guitars today appeal to a growing number of musicians from Carlos Santana to Al Di Meola from Zach Myers to Mark Tremonti. This book examines every part of PRS history with an in-depth story beautiful photographs and detailed collector's info. Paul Reed Smith set up his first PRS factory in 1985 in Maryland and has devised guitars from the regular Custom and McCarty models through the outrageously decorated Dragon specials and the controversial Singlecut and on to recent achievements such as the Mira Dave Grissom DGT JA-15 and the S2 models. Dozens of guitars are pictured inside along with players ads catalogs and rare memorabilia. A detailedreference section helps musicians and collectors identify and date PRS instruments making this revised and updated edition of The PRS Electric Guitar Book a must for all Guitar fans.

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 an audio CD in a practical lay-flat binding for ease of reference when playing.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 ofposture and hand positioning to music and tab reading and advanced performance. Newly written exercises - presented in the book and also on the accompanying CD - 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.

Electric Semi-Solid Thinlines and Players Who Made Them Famous-The Gibson 335 Guitar Book tells the story of Gibson's ES-335 and related models as played by B.B. King Alvin Lee and Eric Clapton among other virtuosos. It's full of great Guitars cool players and fascinating historical detail. The book traces the story from Gibson's first thinline models to the company's signature instruments and modern re-creations of today.The book is in the tradition of Tony Bacon's bestselling Guitar series with a carefully researched story a gallery section of full-color pictures of the most important Guitars and players and a reference section detailing production years andspecifications.The 335 was launched in 1958. It had a double-cutaway body but the interesting features were hidden inside. A solid block in an otherwise hollow body created a new “semi-solid” structure cleverly combining the sonic qualities of a hollowbody Guitar and a solidbody. Variants included the stereo 345 and the upscale 355 and players have lined up ever since for a taste of these attractively different flavors.Some of those players featured in the book include Larry Carlton Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters) Peter Hayes (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club) Justin Hayward (Moody Blues) Eric Clapton Pepper Keenan (Down) B.B. King Elvin Bishop (Butterfield Blues Band) Alvin Lee (Ten Years After) Alex Lifeson (Rush) Eddie Phillips (the Creation) Johnny Marr (the Smiths) Lee Ritenour Andy Summers (the Police) Bill Nelson (Be-Bop Deluxe) and Andrew White (Kaiser Chiefs).

Until the launch of the Flying V and Explorer in 1958 electric guitars were supposed to look like...guitars. Suddenly Gibson turned conventional design upside down almost literally by using straight lines and angular body shapes changing the way electrics could look and in the process creating a set of rare future collectables.Flying V Explorer Firebird tells the story of those first peculiar instruments and goes on to describe Gibson's second attempt at nonstandard designs with the Firebird of the early '60s. The book shows how most of these were a commercial failure at first and goes on to detail the influence of the designs on Guitar-makerssuch as Hamer Jackson Dean Ibanez and BC Rich all of whom embraced Gibson's original weird-is-good design ethic. In parallel with the story of the makers is an absorbing account of the players who discovered these odd-shaped instruments including Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society) Edge (U2) and Rick Nielsen (Cheap Trick).Interviews with players and makers illuminate the story of this fascinating assortment of Electric Guitar innovations alongside specially commissioned images of every key model and brand and an enviable collection of Guitar memorabilia plus a gallery of leading guitarists photographed in action with their instruments. If it's weird and has strings it's in Flying V Explorer Firebird.

An Introduction and First Lesson for Teens and Preteens for Acoustic or Electric Guitar-Play a musical instrument just like the rock stars! All you need is the desire to learn and the willingness to have some fun while you are doing it. UBSjr is an interactive learning experience that gets down to the basics fast! You set the pace. Practice along with someone who is learning just like you. In no time you will be on your way to playing like a star. With UBSjr learning will be fun. You will participate in lots of activities and exercises and even learn some songs. Your ability and progress will come naturally without ever feeling like you were being taught. Here are some of the important skills and information you'll pick up as part of this excitingprogram: Types of guitars Parts of the guitar How to hold the guitar How to tune the guitar Correct playing technique The meaning of melody harmony and rhythm How to find the beat Beginning notes Beginning chords and power chords Various musical terms and symbols How to practice Accessories This DVD makes learning fun and easy with endless interactive features to access bonus materials that reinforce key areas and give helpful tips. Bonus Educational Material: Types of guitars/buying a guitar Parts of the guitar Tuning notes Audio examples for exercises and songs Beginning music theory interactive Listening recommendations Performance applications Additional product previews Educational booklet included Getting to know the instruments DVD-ROM Features: Printable reference materials Practice worksheets and puzzles Bonus lessons Internet Connectivity Play-along audio tracks Note to parents: This program is designed to inspire younger students to use their creativity while developing a lifetime appreciation for music. They'll be proud of their accomplishment and so will you..

Learn to play guitar and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of playing either acoustic or electric guitar. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about various guitar types and the sounds they create, how to care for your very own guitar, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation and tablature. You will then move right along to playing different notes, chords, scales, and songs, lesson by lesson, all while continuing to increase your knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical notation and TAB. You will learn to play in an array of musical styles, including Rock, Heavy Metal, Blues, Country, Jazz and Folk. Near the end of the book, you will be introduced to advanced tablature techniques such as bends, slides, and palm muting, which will help you color your musical creations with your own unique, rockin' style. The book features the following helpful resources for reference during and after your lessons: * Tablature licks * Dictionary of tablature techniques * Guitar note chart * Magic chord accompaniment guide * Guitar fingerboard chart The accompanying CD provides a helpful reference for play-along and practice. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way. / Guitare

The ideal reference guide for beginner guitarists of all ages and abilities La Guitare Ã?lectrique is undeniably the best way for beginners to progress in playing this instrument. Firstly this method is extremely comprehensive meaning it addresses all the elements that a guitarist must learn to succeed. Techniques like playing rhythm and chords. Since the method is so progressive and logically laid out everything is taught in gradually increasing difficulty meaning learning and assimilation happens smoothly. Music theory is used as an aid to learning rather than a constraint and using this book is fun thanks to the songs in the style ofpopular bands like The Who David Bowie U2 and Led Zeppelin.  The accompanying CD is packed with invaluable MP3 backing tracks so you can become used to playing as part of a group with other musicians. What's more the DVD not only allows you to hear the demonstrations but also to see them as played letting you grasp everything in a quicker and more efficient manner.

The Groundbreaking Innovations That Shaped the Modern Instrument-Innovation. Disruption. Thought leadership. Today's hottest tech sector buzzwords would prove just as apt in describing the twentieth century crucible of Guitar development.Imagine an electric Guitar Is it a Strat? A Les Paul? Some third party variant on one of these classics? Or is it something more uniquely memorable: a Warlock a Flying V a Razorback? There's a reason that default image popped into your mind. Electric Guitars do not happen by chance. They look and sound and play the way they do by design.Tony Bacon's latest book  Electric Guitars Design and Invention: The Groundbreaking Innovations That Shaped theModern Instrument the world's leading Guitar historian traces the modern axe to the iconic designs at its roots. Musicians artisans luthiers and designers alike will delight in this far-reaching exploration of the craftsman trends and technological advances that shaped an industry – and countless generations of popular music.

How the Gibson Les Paul Standard Became A Legendary Guitar-Is the sunburst Gibson Les Paul Standard really the greatest electric guitar ever made? This books aims to answer that question even if so many players and collectors have already sounded a loud “Yes!” Famously playedby Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page this fabulous instrument known simply as the Burst has become a legend.Through a series of interviews with players collectors guitar-makers dealers and more Sunburst unravels amyth and puts into sharp focus how 1 400 or so guitars produced at the end of the '50s became the most desirable electrics of all time.This guitar – a solidbody electric with mahogany body twin humbuckers and atwo-color sunburst maple top – was first made from 1958 to 1960. The book examines those originals the various reissues over the years and the latest efforts by Gibson to re-create the hallowed guitars made more than 50years ago in its original factory in Kalamazoo Michigan.Sunburst is the latest book in Tony Bacon's bestselling guitar series with a thoroughly researched story partnered by a gallery of full-color pictures ofgreat guitars rare memorabilia and famous Burst players – from Keith Richards to Joe Bonamassa and Jeff Beck to Billy Gibbons. Its reference section reveals production details and dating clues for this most enigmatic andrevered instrument.

34 Useful Inexpensive Electronic Projects That Help You Unlock Your Instrument's Potential.This unique book features step-by-step projects for guitarists who want to maximize and personalize electric sound quality and minimize electronic problems. It includes how-to instructions for 34 different projects and guidelines for reading schematics plus construction tips. Projects include installing a de-hisser to create vintage effects a great-sounding tube preamp a cord tester that catches intermittent problems adapters to interface with studio gear and more. These and other hands-on projects give electric guitarists the necessary edge in today's competitivemusic scene - a distinct personalized sound plus the satisfaction of knowing they achieved it themselves.