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Moonlight in VermontThe Official Biography of Johnny Smithby Lin FlanaganThis is the biography of the man whom many jazz guitar legends call “The Master”. Johnny Smith (1922-2013) was the jazz guitarist’s jazz guitarist. During the 1950’s he worked for the network broadcasters in New York while also playing regularly at clubs such as Birdland opposite Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, George Shearing and many other legends of jazz. He was the most revered guitarist on the New York jazz scene during a golden era. His technical virtuosity, quality of tone, musical sophistication and literacy were unrivaled in jazz guitar circles. Many celebrated jazz guitarists still consider him to be the benchmark of musicianship by which all others are measured. This is the biography of the man whom many jazz guitar legends call “The Master”.
“No one in the world plays the guitar better than he.”—Barney Kessel
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Music Man1972-1982 The Other Side of the Storyby Frank GreenMusic Man was like a brilliant comet of music-driven energy and technical innovation launched by the veteran team of Leo Fender, Forrest White, and
Tom Walker the Chief Pilot/Navigator.
Music historians have given these three industry pioneers each their own label. Leo Fender was the front runner and the 'founding father', Forrest White was in the 'right place at the right time', and Tom Walker was the 'genius' in the designs and improvements he master minded for guitar and bass amplification. Music Man was Walker's inspiration! |
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Neptune BoundThe Ultimate Danelectro Guitar Guideby Doug TullochProduced from 1954 to 1969, Danelectro guitars have found a place in the hearts of collectors and players with their space age design and affordable price tags. Here is the ultimate guide to all things Danelectro, including company history, instruments, patents, dating and identification, models, specifications and values, prototypes, print advertising, schematics, and much more. Full color throughout! |
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Pickups, Windings and Magnets... And the Guitar Became Electricby Mario MilanThe first book to examine pickups in detail is here! Covers everything from the first experiments to classic models conceived for major guitar manufacturers. Includes a 32-page color section of the most popular models and rarities, a timeline, info on building pickups and technical specs, and biographical notes. |
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Regal Musical InstrumentsVolume Two: Addendum and Errataby Bob CarlinFrom the late 19th century through the 1950's, Chicago was the powerhouse of American musical instrument manufacturing. Among the most active makers was the Regal Musical Instrument Company. Descended from an Indianapolis business, Regal made a full complement of stringed instruments for a variety of brands. Along the way, the company even introduced a few new musical novelties into the market. This book is an addendum to Regal Musical Instruments: 1895- 1955 and includes previously unused sources, including period catalogs and many illustrations along with color photos taken specifically for this publication. |
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