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The History of Rock in Fifty Guitars

Popular music in the 1920s called out for a guitar sound that was more dominant. Early experiments with steel cones or resonators, Hawaiian electric guitars, and the first Electric Spanish style 6-string guitar in 1936 made musicians suddenly realize that it was possible to produce notes that could be amplified to any desired volume, and this gave birth to the new less restrained style of playing. Finally the guitar could take the lead part, and as rock music evolved, the guitar was a natural choice of instrument. This stunning book traces the development of the instrument and the artists who achieved fame with it over seven decades, from Bill Haley to Jimi Hendrix.
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The History of Rock in Fifty Guitars

Popular music in the 1920s called out for a guitar sound that was more dominant. Early experiments with steel cones or resonators, Hawaiian electric guitars, and the first Electric Spanish style 6-string guitar in 1936 made musicians suddenly realize that it was possible to produce notes that could be amplified to any desired volume, and this gave birth to the new less restrained style of playing. Finally the guitar could take the lead part, and as rock music evolved, the guitar was a natural choice of instrument. This stunning book traces the development of the instrument and the artists who achieved fame with it over seven decades, from Bill Haley to Jimi Hendrix.
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The History of Rock in Fifty Guitars

The History of Rock in Fifty Guitars

by Bruce Wexler
The History of Rock in Fifty Guitars

The History of Rock in Fifty Guitars

by Bruce Wexler

Overview


Popular music in the 1920s called out for a guitar sound that was more dominant. Early experiments with steel cones or resonators, Hawaiian electric guitars, and the first Electric Spanish style 6-string guitar in 1936 made musicians suddenly realize that it was possible to produce notes that could be amplified to any desired volume, and this gave birth to the new less restrained style of playing. Finally the guitar could take the lead part, and as rock music evolved, the guitar was a natural choice of instrument. This stunning book traces the development of the instrument and the artists who achieved fame with it over seven decades, from Bill Haley to Jimi Hendrix.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780750969888
Publisher: History Press Limited, The
Publication date: 12/01/2016
Pages: 192
Product dimensions: 6.70(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author


Bruce Wexler has written books of American cultural history including The Hatfields and the McCoys, The Wild West Catalog, and The Illustrated Directory of Muscle Cars.

Table of Contents

1 Alembic Tribute Jerry Garcia, The Grateful Dead 6

2 Burns Marquee Jet Harris, The Shadows 10

3 Burns Marvin Hank Marvin, The Shadows 14

4 Danelectro Solid Body Tom Petty 18

5 Epiphone Casino John Lennon 22

6 Epiphone Joe Perry Les Paul Joe Perry, Aerosmith 26

7 Epiphone Les Paul Bob Marley Bob Martey and the Wailers 30

8 Epiphone Buzzsaw Zakk Wylde, Black Sabbath 34

9 ESP LTD Truckster lames Hetheld, Metallica 38

10 Fender Stratocaster Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits 42

11 Fender Stratocaster Jimi Hendrix mi Hendrix Experience 46

12 Fender Mustang Bass Tina Weymouth, Talking Heads 48

13 Fender Floral James Burton, Elvis's Guitarist 52

14 Fender Electric XII Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin 56

15 Fender Jazz Bass Rick Danko, The Band 60

16 Fender Custom Clapton Strat Eric Clapton 62

17 Fender Custom Shop HLE David Gilmour, Pink Floyd 66

18 Fender Precision Bass Sting, The Police 70

19 Fender Jag Strat Kurt Cobain, Nirvana 72

20 G&L ASAT DeLuxe Peter Frampton 76

21 Gibson L-5 Bill Haley 80

22 Gibson ES-295 Scotty Moore 84

23 Gibson ES-355 TD-SV B.B. King 86

24 Gibson Pete Townshend SG Pete Townshend, The Who 90

25 ES-5 Switchmaster 1959 Ry Cooder 94

26 Gibson EB-0 Bass 1959 Jim Kale, The Guess Who 98

27 Gibson EB-3 Bass lack Bruce, Cream 100

28 Gibson Les Paul Standard Keith Richards, Rolling Stones 104

29 Gibson Les Paul Custom Mick Ronson, The Spiders from Mars 108

30 Gibson Les Paul Custom Steve Jones, Sex Pistols 112

31 Gibson Les Paul Glenn Frey, The Eagles 116

32 Gibson EDS-1275 Steve Howe, Yes 118

33 Gibson SG Supreme Angus Young, AC/DC 122

34 Gibson J-50 Elvis Costello 126

35 Gibson J-180 Everly Brothers 128

36 Gretsch Duo Jet George Harrison, The Beatles 132

37 Gretsch G6120 Brian Setzer Brian Setzer, Stray Cats 136

38 Guild Starfire Bass lack Casady, Jefferson Airplane 140

39 Harmony H22 Bass Ronnie Lane 144

40 Hofner 500/1 Bass Paul McCartney 148

41 Jackson KZX10 King V Randy Rhoads, Black Sabbath 151

42 Andy Manson Custom 7 String Mike Oldfieid 156

43 Hugh Manson Solid Body Kelly Jones, Stereophonies 160

44 Brian May Signature Brian May, Queen 164

45 Mosrite Ventures Model Nokie Edwards 168

46 Music Man Albert Lee 172

47 Rickenbacher 36012 Stringer Roger McGuinn, The Byrds 174

48 Vigier Arpege Adam Clayton, U2 178

49 Yamaha SG 500B Carlos Santana, Santana 182

50 Zemaitis Electric Ronnie Wood, Faces/Rolling Stone 186

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