Spann S Guide To Gibson 1902 1941
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Spann S Guide To Gibson 1902 1941
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Author : Joseph E. Spann
language : en
Publisher: Centerstream Publications
Release Date : 2011
Spann S Guide To Gibson 1902 1941 written by Joseph E. Spann and has been published by Centerstream Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Music categories.
(Reference). Centerstream presents this detailed look at the inner workings of the famous musical instrument manufacturer of Kalamazoo, Michigan before World War II. For the first time, Gibson fans can learn about the employees who built the instruments, exactly where the raw materials came from, the identity of parts vendors, and how the production was carried out. The book explains Gibson's pre-World War II factory order number and serial number systems, and corrects longstanding chronological errors. Previously unknown information about every aspect of the operation is covered in-depth. Noted historian Joe Spann gathered firsthand info from pre-war employees, and had access to major Gibson document collections around the world. Long time Gibson experts, as well as casual collectors, will find this volume an indispensable addition to their reference shelf.
Crowe On The Banjo
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Author : Marty Godbey
language : en
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Release Date : 2011-09-01
Crowe On The Banjo written by Marty Godbey and has been published by University of Illinois Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In this first biography of legendary banjoist J. D. Crowe, Marty Godbey charts the life and career of one of bluegrass's most important innovators. Born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, Crowe picked up the banjo when he was thirteen years old, inspired by a Flatt & Scruggs performance at the Kentucky Barn Dance. Godbey relates the long, distinguished career that followed, as Crowe performed and recorded both solo and as part of such varied ensembles as Jimmy Martin's Sunny Mountain Boys, the all-acoustic Kentucky Mountain Boys, and the revolutionary New South, who created an adventurously eclectic brand of bluegrass by merging rock and country music influences with traditional forms. Over the decades, this highly influential group launched the careers of many other fresh talents such as Keith Whitley, Ricky Skaggs, Tony Rice, Jerry Douglas, and Doyle Lawson. With a selective discography and drawing from more than twenty interviews with Crowe and dozens more with the players who know him best, Crowe on the Banjo: The Music Life of J. D. Crowe is the definitive music biography of a true bluegrass original.
Cool Wooden Box
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Author : W. Rand Smith
language : en
Publisher: Univ. of Tennessee Press
Release Date : 2023-07-14
Cool Wooden Box written by W. Rand Smith and has been published by Univ. of Tennessee Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-14 with Music categories.
Beginning with a comparison of the American acoustic guitar world in the early 1960s with that of today, then describing iconic performances at storied venues such as The Ark in Ann Arbor while meticulously researching the instrument’s top makers, Smith assembles a passion-filled and eye-opening history of that “cool wooden box” from the folk era through the pandemic. The author focuses on both the playing and making of the acoustic guitar, concluding that the instrument has been transformed in both aspects during the last sixty years. On the playing side, Smith examines the influences on, and the impact of, such guitarists as David Bromberg, Elizabeth Cotten, Paul Geremia, and Norman Blake. On the making side, the author takes the reader into the tradition-minded yet dynamic world of lutherie. He traces how the oldest, most revered companies whose reputations are based on legendary breakthroughs in lutherie, Gibson and Martin, have adapted as the new lutherie movement of innovative small-scale producers, exemplified by interviewees such as Michael Gurian, Bill Collings, Richard Hoover, and Dana Bourgeois, arose. Starting small and then growing exponentially, Taylor Guitars is a wholly different “player” in acoustic guitar building, and Smith compellingly tells its story. Finally, Cool Wooden Box considers the effects of globalization on the industry. Clocking thousands of miles and hours of interviews with guitar makers, suppliers, and sellers, W. Rand Smith has created not only a detailed history of the acoustic guitar, but also a lasting tribute to an instrument he so clearly reveres.
A Five String Banjo Sourcebook
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Author : Gérard De Smaele
language : fr
Publisher: Editions L'Harmattan
Release Date : 2019-08-19
A Five String Banjo Sourcebook written by Gérard De Smaele and has been published by Editions L'Harmattan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-19 with Music categories.
Since its importation to the US by African Slaves and the inception of an "American version" by Euro-American musicians during the 19th century, the five-string banjo became « America’s instrument » ; and if its controvesial history covers all the aspects of the American musical life, it also reflects its social and political context. The numerous references listed in A Five-String Banjo Sourcebook try to cover all facets of the instrument and help to understand all the subtelties of a fascinating musical instrument.
Washburn Prewar Instrument Styles
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Author : Hubert Pleijsier
language : en
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Release Date : 2008
Washburn Prewar Instrument Styles written by Hubert Pleijsier and has been published by Hal Leonard Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Music categories.
(Reference). The vintage guitar collecting market continues to grow. This book is the first of its kind to report on Washburn guitars, mandolins, banjos and ukuleles made before 1940. It contains detailed information about more than 450 instrument styles, serial numbering schemes and estimated production totals. A gorgeous 32-page color photo section of the most collectibles will make this book a "must" for players and collectors alike.
The Other Brands Of Gibson
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Author : Paul Fox
language : en
Publisher: Centerstream Publications
Release Date : 2011
The Other Brands Of Gibson written by Paul Fox and has been published by Centerstream Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Banjo categories.
Gibson Mastertone
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Author : Jim Mills
language : en
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Release Date : 2009-05-01
Gibson Mastertone written by Jim Mills and has been published by Hal Leonard Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-01 with Music categories.
(Reference). While Gibson produced literally thousands of banjos prior to WWII, only a handful were made in the now most desirable configuration: the Original Flathead Five-String Mastertone. Since Earl Scruggs helped to make them the most sought-after banjos in the world over 60 years ago, these instruments have amassed a cult-like following. These particular banjos featured a completely innovative design when the Gibson Company introduced them around 1930. They have since become the benchmark in design, sound quality, and just sheer power among banjo players. They have therefore also become the inspiration for nearly every successful 5-string banjo that has been manufactured for the past five decades. Like Martin Dreadnaught and Fender Stratocaster guitars, the Gibson Mastertone Banjo has achieved an exalted status: It is appreciated far beyond its utilitarian purpose as a musical instrument, and considered a truly original American art form. The Mastertone design and style are instantly recognizable by musicians and music lovers around the world, even if imitated by other manufacturers. Of the 130 or so Original Flathead Five-String Mastertones known to exist, 19 of the absolute best are featured here. The Scruggs, Reno, Jenkins, Crowe, Osborne, Huber and Mills banjos are shown in all of their glory, with details of their known histories and provenances, as well as never-before-seen photos, bills of sale, factory shipping ledgers, and other ephemera relating to these rare and highly desirable instruments.
The Gibson Mandolins
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Author : Paul Fox
language : en
Publisher: Centerstream Publications
Release Date : 2016
The Gibson Mandolins written by Paul Fox and has been published by Centerstream Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Music categories.
A guide to the array of instruments the company produced in the mandolin family, including historical documentation, images, illustrations, detailed descriptions, photos and rare examples of existing instruments from sources around the world.
Martin Guitar Masterpieces
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Author : Dick Boak
language : en
Publisher: Palazzo
Release Date : 2010-09
Martin Guitar Masterpieces written by Dick Boak and has been published by Palazzo this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09 with Guitar categories.
This is a photographic portfolio of outstanding limited-edition instruments. The accompanying text will explain the history and manufacture of each guitar, with a host of anecdotes and fascinating detail.
Gibson Guitars
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Author : Walter Carter
language : en
Publisher: Gibson Publishing
Release Date : 2002
Gibson Guitars written by Walter Carter and has been published by Gibson Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Banjo categories.
Provides a history of the guitar company from its founding in the late 1800s to its present status as one of the leading makers of guitars.