If you're fascinated by the sleek curves and the electrifying history of electric guitars, this book is your backstage pass to a world of over 120 global makers. Its in-depth A-to-Z layout isn't just for collectors or musicians, but for anyone who appreciates the blend of art, history, and technology. Delve into this book and strum through pages of high-quality photographs that chronicle the evolution of this iconic instrument.

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From the award winning team that produced the best selling Ultimate Guitar Book comes the most comprehensive book about the electric guitar. Its A-to-Z format covers more than 120 makers from around the world and details their successes and failures through 1,200 unique color, studio quality photographs. The book focuses on the iconic electric guitar with an introduction that places the electric guitar in a historical context, running from early acoustic instruments in the 16th century to amplification experiments in the 1930's. The main body of the book is the A-to-Z of brands, covering the key 65-year period from 1935 to 2000.

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