Acoustic Guitar: The Composition, Construction and Evolution of One of World's Most Beloved Instruments (Guitar Reference)

Richard Johnston; Michael Simmons; Teja Gerken; Frank Ford

ISBN 10: 0634079204 / ISBN 13: 9780634079207

Published by Hal Leonard, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Acoustic Guitar: The Composition, Construction and Evolution of One of World's Most Beloved Instruments (Guitar Reference)
• Publisher: Hal Leonard
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0634079204
• ISBN 13: 9780634079207
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 17 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

(Guitar Reference). Foreword by C.F. Martin IV. This comprehensive guide explains how to buy and maintain the guitar that matches your needs. From its beginning in European classical music, through American innovations like blues, jazz, country, and all the way to rock, pop and folk, the acoustic guitar's versatility is remarkable. This book covers all types of models with an emphasis placed on steel-string flattops, archtops and classical guitars. Topics covered include: How to tell the difference between a good sounding and bad sounding instrument; How much of the sound is determined by the wood; How to amplify and maintain its natural sound; How much money to spend in order to get an instrument that matches your level of playing; A color section illustrates historically significant instruments.

About the Author

All the authors live in the San Francisco Bay Area and are performers, writers, and affiliated with Acoustic Guitar magazine.