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HAL LEONARDELECTRIC BASS METHODBOOK 1by Dan DeanExposes players to rock,blues, country, fusion andjazz. Standard notation andtablature are used. Book 1thoroughly and gradually
explains proper beginning electric bass technique usingoutstanding photos and illustrations. Covers first to fifthposition. Also available with a play-along CD.______00695067 Book.....................................$5.95______00695068 Book/CD Pack ......................$9.95
BOOK 2Provides moredynamic concepts including astep-by-step explanation oftoday’s pop and slap techniques.The CD contains the finest inbackground accompaniment towritten standard notation andtablature arrangements.
______00695069 Book.....................................$5.95______00695070 Book/CD Pack ......................$9.95
BOOK 3Includes moreadvanced technique and theo-ry, and introduces players tooutboard effects for electricbass. Also includes a dynamicsection on how to approachreading studio-type arrange-ments. More great recordedsongs reinforce a simplified
approach to fingerboard harmony.______00695071 Book.....................................$5.95______00695072 Book/CD Pack ....................$10.95
COMPOSITESpecial bound edition containing Books 1, 2, &3. Book/CD pack includes three CDs.______00695073 Book...................................$14.95______00695074 Book/CD Pack ....................$24.95
THE STUDIO BASSIST BOOK 1by Dan DeanContinues and develops theprinciples taught in the HalLeonard Electric Bass Meth-od Books 1, 2 and 3. Featureschord chart reading, trans-position and ear training.
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PLAY BASSTODAY! – LEVEL 1 by Chris KringelTeach yourself to play the easyway! This method gets begin-ners playing the bass at theirown pace through easy-to-understand instruction and aplay-along CD.
______00842020 Book/CD Pack.......................$9.95
PLAY BASS TODAY! BEGINNER’S PACKLevel 1 Book/CD Pack packaged with the correlating DVD.______00699552 ...........................................$19.95
PLAY BASS TODAY! – LEVEL 2A COMPLETE GUIDE TOTHE BASICS
With its handy “teacher on CD”and 99 demo tracks, thisbook/CD pack is the ultimateself-teaching method! Pickingup where Level 1 leaves off, it
covers: more songs, riffs and scales; chords and arpeggios;playing tips and techniques; all musical styles; andstandard notation and tab.______00842036 Book/CD Pack.......................$9.95
PLAY BASS TODAY! SONGBOOKThis companion songbook to the Play BassToday! method books features10 great bass songs: BrickHouse (Commodores) • I SawHer Standing There (TheBeatles) • I Shot the Sheriff
(Bob Marley/Eric Clapton) • My Girl (The Temptations)• Rock Around the Clock (Bill Haley and His Comets) •Stand by Me (Ben E. King) • Tennessee Waltz (PattiPage) • Walk Don’t Run (The Ventures) • Wild Thing(The Troggs) • Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton).Includes tab. The CD includes full band demonstrationtracks so you can hear how each song should sound andthen play along when you’re ready.______00842037 Book/CD Pack.....................$12.95
PLAY TODAY! PLUS –LEVEL 1A 6x9 book/CD pack thatincludes Level 1 instruction andthe five correlating songs.
______00698997 Book/CD Pack.....................$14.95
A series of technique book/audio packages created for thepurposeful building and development of your chops. Eachvolume is written by an expert in that particular tech-nique. And with the inclusion of audio, the added dimen-sion of hearing exactly how to play particular grooves andtechniques makes this truly like a private lesson. Theadded use of photos makes the lessons complete!
BASS FITNESS – AN EXERCISINGHANDBOOKby Josquin des PresThe purpose of this book is toprovide the aspiring bass play-er with a wide variety of fingerexercises for developing thetechniques necessary to suc-
ceed in today’s music scene. It can also play an importantrole in a bass player’s daily practicing program. The 200exercises are designed to help increase your speed,improve your dexterity, develop accuracy and promotefinger independence. Recommended by world-acclaimedbass players, music schools and music magazines, this isthe ultimate bass handbook.______00660177 Book Only.............................$8.95
BASS FOR BEGINNERSThe Complete Guideby Glenn LetschThis book/CD pack by profes-sional bassist Glenn Letschprovides the basic tools forsolid, fundamental electricbass playing. It covers topics
that all players need to know, such as: proper left- andright-hand technique; reading standard notation andtablature; music theory and application; bass isometrics;scales; ear training; and more! The book also answersfrequently asked questions, and provides a special sec-tion of practice routines for the beginning bassist. TheCD includes 99 demo tracks.______00695099 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95
BASS IMPROVISATIONTHE COMPLETE GUIDETO SOLOING
by Ed FriedlandThis book/CD pack is designedto help players master the art ofimprovisation. The CD includesover 50 tracks for demonstra-tion and play-along. The book
works with electric or acoustic bass and covers: modes, har-monic minor, melodic minor, blues, pentatonics, dimin-ished, whole tone, Lydian b7, Mixolydian b13, and otherimportant scales; phrasing, chord scale concepts, melodicdevelopment, guide tones, and resolutions; plus how to useyour ear, practice tunes, and much more!______00695164 Book/CD Pack ....................$17.95
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FASTTRACK BASS 1by Blake Neely & Jeff SchroedlEverything you need to know about playing the bass,including music notation, tablature, riffs, licks, andscales, syncopation, and rock and blues styles. MethodBook 1 includes 75 songs and examples.______00697284 Book/CD Pack 9" x 12".........$7.95______00695395 Book/CD Pack 5-1/2" x 5"....$7.95______00695596 Spanish Edition.....................$7.95
FASTTRACK BASS 1 SONGBOOK 18 songs, including: Brown Eyed Girl • Great Balls of Fire •I Want to Hold Your Hand • Oh, Pretty Woman • Wild Thing• Wonderful Tonight • You Really Got Me • Your Song.______00697289 Book/CD Pack 9" x 12".......$12.95______00695400 Book/CD Pack 5-1/2" x 5"....$9.95
FASTTRACK BASS 1 SONGBOOK 2The second songbook/CD packs for Level 1 are nowavailable! These excellent supplements to the instructionbooks includes 8 favorite songs: Evil Ways • GimmeSome Lovin’ • Gloria • Have I Told You Lately •Jailhouse Rock • Time Is on My Side • Twist and Shout• Walk Don’t Run. Perfect for playing with a band, orsolo with the CD.______00695368 Book/CD Pack.....................$12.95
FASTTRACK BASS 2by Blake Neely & Jeff SchroedlIncludes 96 songs and examples; rock, blues, R&B, funkand other styles; riffs, slap & pop; fifth position, scalesand keys; and more!______00697294 Book/CD Pack.......................$9.95
FASTTRACK BASS 2 SONGBOOK 18 songs, including: Back in the U.S.S.R. • Born to BeWild • I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man • Imagine •Layla • Maggie May • No Particular Place to Go • Takin’Care of Business.______00697298 Book/CD Pack.....................$12.95
FASTTRACK BASS 2 SONGBOOK 2A supplement to the FastTrack instruction book, thisgreat songbook/CD pack features 8 great songs in rockscore format: All Day and All of the Night • Best of MyLove • Day Tripper • Hey Joe • I Shot the Sheriff • MissYou • Smoke on the Water • Surfin’ U.S.A. Perfect forplaying with a band, or solo with the CD.______00695369 Book/CD Pack.....................$12.95
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FastTrack is (you guessed it!) a quick
way for beginners to learn to play an
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These books teach you what you need to
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last section of all the FastTrack method
books for different instuments is the same
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For a complete FastTrack series listing,see pages 740-741.
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GLENN LETSCH’S BASS MASTER CLASSby Glenn LetschTake a private lesson with fiveof the greatest bass players inthe world: Larry Graham,Rocco Prestia, Ben Wolfe,Mike Chapman, and JacoPastorius. The CD includes
over 70 tracks for demonstration and play-along.______00695098 Book/CD Pack ....................$19.95
BLUES BASSTHE COMPLETE METHOD
by Jon LiebmanThe best single source forlearning to play the blues forbass! The CD includes 74 full-band tracks. Styles coveredinclude: Delta blues, Texasblues, New Orleans blues, West
Coast blues, Chicago blues, boogie woogie blues, jazzblues, and others. It also covers 12-bar blues, 8-bar blues,24-bar blues, minor blues, tags & turnarounds; 12/8 feel,swing, shuffle, jazz, pop, slow blues, funk blues, R&B.______00695235 Book/CD Pack.....................$17.95
BUILDINGWALKING BASS LINESby Ed FriedlandA walking bass line is the mostcommon approach to jazzbass playing, but it is also usedin rock music, blues,rockabilly, R&B, gospel, Latin,country and many other types
of music. The term “walking” is used to describe themoving feeling that quarter notes create in the bass part.The specific goal of this book is to familiarize playerswith the techniques used to build walking bass lines andto make them aware of how the process works. Throughthe use of 90-minutes worth of recorded rhythm tracks,players will have the opportunity to put the new learningdirectly into action. This book literally gives bassists thetools they need to build their own walking bass lines.______00696503 Book/Cassette Pack.............$12.95______00695008 Book/CD Pack ....................$18.95
RON CARTER – BUILDINGJAZZ BASS LINESRon Carter is a living legend,having been an integral part ofthe Miles Davis group andV.S.O.P. In this book/CD pack-age, Ron shows the student howto create more creative basslines in a step-by-step process
that will yield creative results in a very short time. The exer-cises in the book (blues in major and minor keys, 3/4blues), as well as three of Ron’s compositions, are per-formed by an all-star rhythm section of Ron on bass,Mulgrew Miller on piano, Ofer Ganor on guitar, and LewisNash on drums. Ron’s part can be isolated on each track,so you can listen to him play the exercises, play along withhim, and then turn his track off and create your own basslines with the guitar, piano, and drums.______00841240 Book/CD Pack ....................$19.95
DICTIONARY OF BASS GROOVESby Sean MaloneThe most comprehensive guideto playing bass guitar. This bookcovers the essential bass linesand history for 34 styles ofmusic, including all varieties ofpop and rock, rhythm and blues,
and much more. The CD includes 34 full-demo tracks.______00695266 Book/CD Pack ....................$14.95
FUNK BASSby Jon LiebmanCritically acclaimed as the bestsingle source for the tech-niques used to play funk andslap-style bass! Includes aforeword by John Patitucciand is endorsed by RichAppleman of the Berklee
College Of Music, Will Lee, Mark Egan, Stuart Hamm andmany others! Features several photos and a special sec-tion on equipment and effects. A book for everyone –from beginners to advanced players! Includes a 58-minute audio accompaniment.______00699348 Book/CD Pack ....................$18.95
FUNK/FUSION BASSby Jon LiebmanThis follow-up to Funk Bassstudies the techniques andgrooves of today’s top funk/fusion bass players. It includessections on mastering the two-finger technique, string cross-
ing, style elements, establishing a groove, building afunk/fusion soloing vocabulary, and a CD with over 90tracks to jam along with. Features a foreword written byEarth, Wind And Fire bassist Verdine White.______00696553 Book/CD Pack .....................$19.95
EXPANDING WALKING BASSLINESby Ed FriedlandA follow-up to BuildingWalking Bass Lines, this bookapproaches more advancedwalking concepts, includingmodel mapping, the two-feel,several “must know changes,”
and other important jazz bass lessons. CD includes a jazztrio for practicing standard tunes.______00695026 Book/CD Pack ....................$19.95
FINGERBOARD HARMONY FOR BASSA LINEAR APPROACH FOR4-, 5- AND 6-STRING BASS
by Gary WillisA comprehensive source forlearning the theory and geome-try of the bass fingerboard byone of today's leading players
and instructors. Audio features Gary Willis demonstrating99 examples and exercises.______00695043 Book/CD Pack ....................$17.95
HIP-HOP BASS101 Grooves, Riffs,Loops, and Beatsby Josquin des Pres101 authentic hip-hop basslines spanning 25 years ofmusic and covering all thestyles: East Coast, West Coast,Down South, Straight and
Swing Feels. The CD includes 98 full-band demo tracks.______00695589 Book/CD Pack.....................$14.95
JERRY JEMMOTT –BLUES AND RHYTHM & BLUES BASSTECHNIQUEJerry Jemmott wrote the bookon R&B bass, and here it is!This comprehensive presenta-tion examines and explainsthe greatest bassist of his gen-
eration. Besides the first detailed biography of Jerry andhis personal philosophy of all the aspects of his music,this pack also includes a CD with new compositions thatdemonstrate the techniques that he used with legendaryperformers such as Aretha Franklin, King Curtis, B.B.King, and Freddie King for their classic material.Includes note-for-note transcriptions of the songs on theCD along with comprehensive performance notes, plusphotos and other memorabilia. ______00695176 Book/CD pack ....................$17.95
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JAZZ BASSby Ed FriedlandThis book/CD pack featuresover 50 examples coveringwalking bass, the two feel, 3/4time, Latin, and ballads. Itcovers soloing, performanceprotocol, and includes sevencomplete tunes.
______00695084 Book/CD Pack ....................$17.95
JUMP ’N’ BLUES BASS by Keith RosierEssential jump/swing andmodern blues bass lines forelectric and upright players.Includes lessons and music inthe style of Willie Dixon, LarryTaylor, Edgar Willis, Duck
Dunn, Tommy Shannon, and more! The CD includes alives blues band with over 20 play-along tracks.______00695292 Book/CD Pack ....................$15.95
LOSTART OFCOUNTRY BASSby Keith RosierEndorsed by Leland Sklar &Glenn WorfAn introduction to countrybass for electric or uprightplayers. This book/CD pack isan insider's look at country
bass playing on stage and in the studio. The bookincludes lessons and music in the style of Hank Williams,Lefty Frizzel, Marty Stuart, David Ball, and more. The CDincludes 35 songs with full band backing. You'll learnclassic and modern country bass lines, how to be a stu-dio bassist, how to read music with the NashvilleNumber System, and more!
“A killer country primer.”– Bass Player magazine
______00695107 Book/CD Pack .....................$19.95
MUTEDGROOVESby Josquin des PresDevelop the string muting,string raking, and right-handtechniques used by the great-est legends of bass with thiscomprehensive exercisebook. It includes over 100practical exercises with audioaccompaniments for each.
______00696555 Book/CD Pack ....................$16.95
REGGAE BASSby Ed FriedlandThe complete guide to reggaeand Jamaican bass styles, cov-ering early ska, rock steady,roots reggae, dub, modernska, dance hall, and more.The book includes perform-ance tips and lessons, authen-
tic grooves and riddims, and more. The CD includes 47full-demo tracks.______00695163 Book/CD Pack ....................$14.95
ROCK BASSby Jon LiebmanLearn the essential rockgrooves and basslines in thestyle of Paul McCartney, JohnEntwistle, John Paul Jones,Geddy Lee, Sting, Billy Sheehan,Flea, and many more! The CDincludes 99 full-demo tracks
for every exercise in the book and the book itself includestips on all the essential techniques, grooves and bass linesfrom the 1950s through the 1990s. Also includes tips onequipment, effects, and listening suggestions.______00695083 Book/CD Pack ....................$17.95
’70S FUNK & DISCOBASS101 GROOVIN’ BASSPATTERNS
by Josquin des PresBass BuildersThe low, throbbing beat ofgreat bassists like JamesJamerson, Anthony Jackson,
Larry Graham, Bootsy Collins, Louis Johnson andVerdine White drove the world to the dance floor duringthe disco era. In this new Bass Builders book, renownbassist Josquin des Pres provides 101 authentic funkand disco bass patterns to help players practice gettingtheir groove. Includes standard notation and tab, and aCD with 99 full-demo tracks.______00695614 Book/CD Pack.....................$14.95
SIMPLIFIEDSIGHT-READING FOR BASSFROM THE FUNDAMENTALS TOTHE ENTIRE FINGERBOARD
by Josquin des PresThis book/CD pack helps bassplayers expand their readingskills. Beneficial for beginnersthrough advanced players, this
pack covers rhythms, notes, intervals, accidentals, and keysignatures, as well as common bass patterns in blues, R&B,funk, rock, and more. The CD includes 97 demo tracks!______00695085 Book/CD Pack ....................$17.95
6-STRING BASSICSby David GrossThe complete guide for mas-tering the six-string bass. Thisbook/CD pack covers scales,arpeggios, modes, chordforms, two-handed tapping,alternative techniques, chro-matic exercises and theory
concepts. The CD includes 99 full-demo tracks.______00695221 Book/CD Pack ....................$12.95
SLAP BASS ESSENTIALSby Josquin des Pres andBunny BrunelThis book/audio pack in-cludes over 140 essential pat-terns and exercises coveringevery aspect of slap bass, writ-ten by two of today’s hottestbass players Josquin des Presand Bunny Brunell.
______00696563 Book/CD Pack ....................$17.95______00695277 Spanish Edition...................$16.95
WORLD BEAT GROOVES FOR BASSby Tony CimorosiThis book profiles 18 distinctstyles of “world music.” Eachsection includes performancenotes, authentic-soundingbass lines written in TAB andstandard notation, and recom-
mendations for further listening and reading. Theaccompanying CD features full-band demos of all 18styles, including: bossa nova, calypso, mambo, mara-catu, merengue, reggae, rumba, salsa, samba, ska,tango, tumbúo, zydeco and more.______00695335 Book/CD Pack.....................$14.95
ELECTRIC BASS INSTRUCTION
ARPEGGIOS FOR BASSby David KeifPrivate LessonsMusicians InstituteThe ultimate reference guidefor electric bass! This bookcovers triad and seventh chordarpeggios, patterns coveringthe entire 4-string neck, easy-
to-use fretboard diagrams, inversions, and more.______00695133 .............................................$12.95
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THE ART OF THE SLAPCenterstream PublicationsThis slap bass method book,designed for advanced be-ginning to intermediatebassists, is based on theunderstanding and applicationof modes. The focus is on the
concept of groove sculpting from modes, and not onactual right and left hand techniques. The CD featuresrecordings of all the examples, plus a split-channeloption to help players practice. Includes 13 songs.______00000229 Book/CD Pack .....................$16.95
THE ART OF WALKING BASSA METHOD FORACOUSTIC ORELECTRIC BASS
by Bob MagnussonMusicians InstituteThis comprehensive sourcefor learning to build melodicwalking bass lines in all styles
pulls together lessons from MI elective courses. The CDincludes 31 full-band tracks and demonstrates the exer-cises in the book. Topics covered include: intervals,chord symbols, and key centers; passing tones, chro-matic tones, surround tones, sequences, and bypassingchanges; blues, rhythm changes, II-V-I progressions,and other common progressions. In standard notationand TAB.______00695168 Book/CD Pack.....................$17.95
BASS FRETBOARDBASICSby Paul FarnenEssential ConceptsMusicians InstituteAll you need to know aboutthe bass fretboard, including:scales, intervals, triads, modalpatterns, and fundamentals;keys, fingerings, position play-
ing; arpeggios, turnarounds, walking bass lines; hori-zontal and vertical playing; for all styles of playing!______00695201 .............................................$12.95
BASS GUITAR CHORDSCenterstream Publications84 of the most popular chordsfor bass guitar, including: fin-ger placement, note construc-tion, chromatic charts andmost commonly used bassscales. Also has helpfulexplanation of common 2-5-1
progression, and the chords in all keys.______00000073 ...............................................$2.95
BASS LINES INMINUTES – AN EASY METHOD FORCREATING BASS LINESby Kris BergHouston PublishingFor beginning bassists, walk-ing bass lines can be very con-fusing. This method is a quickway of learning to walk
through changes. Endorsed by North Texas State banddirector Neil Slater.______00030039 ...............................................$9.95
THE BASS PLAYER BOOKEQUIPMENT, TECHNIQUE,STYLES AND ARTISTS
edited by Karl CoryatMiller Freeman BooksThis is the right-hand man forplayers who live and breathebass, or for beginners who wantan all-in-one guide to the instru-
ment that “shakes the low end” of rock, pop, jazz andmore. This handbook details the ins and outs of buyingbasses and equipment; provides set-up and electronics tips;and explores unique characteristics of landmark bass mod-els. Chapters on technique cover bass basics, theory, fret-less playing, acoustic bass, the essentials of various musicstyles, recording, gigging, and more. Seminal interviewswith great bassists include Jeff Berlin, Stanley Clarke, JohnPattitucci, Bill Wyman, and many others. 8 3/8" x 10 7/8"______00330487 .............................................$22.95
THE BASS PLAYER’SHANDBOOKby Greg MooterBerklee PressIt’s your bass – take care of it!The Bass Player’s Handbookprovides bassists with a com-plete guide to understanding theorigin and workings of theirinstrument. Greg Mooter out-
lines fundamental concepts of proper fingering, tone pro-duction and good practice habits. You will also learn howto care for your bass properly and keep it in top form withessential information on repairs, seasonal adjustments, andcustomizing for your own body, style and sound. Includeswarm-up and full body stretching exercises and strategiesto give you a lifetime of healthy bass playing.
“This timely and precious ‘bible’ has importantinformation you won’t find anywhere else.”
– Carole Kaye______50449511 ...........................................$24.95
BASS PLAYINGTECHNIQUESby Alexis SklarevskiMusicians InstituteA comprehensive source forplaying bass in a variety ofmusical styles. Explains: ham-mer-ons, pull-offs, bends, mut-ing, vibrato; slap bass grooves;essential bass lines and basic
theory; exercises, picking suggestions, sample songs;and more!______00695207 .............................................$16.95
BERKLEE PRACTICE METHOD: BASSby Rich Appleman, JohnRepucci and the BerkleeFacultyBerklee PressMake your band better, or pre-pare yourself to join one! Thissensational series lets you
improve your intuitive sense of timing and improvisation,develop your technique and reading ability, and masteryour role in the groove. Play along with a Berklee facultyband on the accompanying CD, then play with your ownband! See the Berklee Press section for the complete series.______50449427 Book/CD Pack.....................$14.95
THE BLUESBASS HANDBOOKby Mark EpsteinCherry Lane MusicInstead of progressive har-mony and fancy licks, bluesbass playing is all aboutcreating a great feel andlocking it in. This book/CD
pack teaches classic blues bass lines, as well as how tocreate your own. Once you know the bass lines, theauthor shows you how to apply them to different bluesstyles, covering topics such as: the 12-bar blues, the 1-3-5 theme, shuffle vs. walking bass, box patterns, tone,turnarounds and more. You’ll find everything you needto be jamming blues bass in no time.______02500466 Book/CD Pack.....................$14.95
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BLUES GROOVESTraditional Concepts for Playing 4 & 5String Blues Bassby Brian EmmelCenterstream PublishingThis book/CD pack has beendesigned to educate bassenthusiasts about the develop-
ment of different styles and traditions throughout thehistory of the blues, from the 1920s to the early 1970s.Players will learn blues scales, rhythm variations, turn-arounds, endings and grooves, and styles such asChicago blues, jazz, Texas blues, rockabilly, R&B andmore. The CD includes 36 helpful example tracks.______00000269 Book/CD Pack.....................$17.95
CHORD STUDIES FOR ELECTRIC BASSby Rich Appleman/Joseph ViolaBerklee PressThis 162-page method thor-oughly covers basic and exten-ded chords in all keys. Melo-dic studies designed for theintermediate and advanced
player develop all aspects of technique. Special emphasisis placed on playing in the higher register. This methodcan also be effectively used for acoustic bass study.______50449750 .............................................$14.95
CLASSIC ROCK BASSA STEP-BY-STEPBREAKDOWN OF BASS GUITARSTYLES AND TECHNIQUES
by David KeifBass Signature LicksAn in-depth exploration of 15 ofthe most memorable moments
in rock bass. This book/CD pack features lessons andartist bios, as well as riff transcriptions anddemonstrations on the CD. Songs include: AmericanWoman • Another One Bites the Dust • Badge •Barracuda • Come Together • Detroit Rock City • Hey Joe• Juke Box Hero • Miss You • Money • My Generation •Radar Love • Sweet Emotion • Synchronicity II • YouShook Me.______00695641 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95
DON’T FRET NOTE MAP™ FOR BASSREVOLUTIONARY BASS GUITARFINGER POSITIONING GUIDE
created by Nicholas RavagniIt’s never been easier to learn toplay bass guitar! Whether you’rea beginner just starting out, oran experienced bassist who
wants to learn to read music, the Don’t Fret Note Map™for Bass will give you the tools you need to succeed. Thisunique map fits most full-size electric or acoustic bassguitars (34" scale length) and shows note names andlocations across the entire fretboard. Using a color-codedmethod for reading music, it also accelerates “fingermemory.” The map is made of cling vinyl and uses nofasteners or adhesives, so it will not affect tone orplayability. Just put it on and start playing! Includes musicinstruction and three simple color-coded songs to play.______00695707 .............................................$9.95
ELECTRIC BASSGUITARGPI BooksIncluded in this comprehen-sive volume are the most up-to-date instructional columns,private lessons, and hard-to-find features from GPI SpecialEdition: Bass Player maga-zine. Also featured are impor-
tant tips and lessons from the foremost artists in the field– Jeff Berlin, Carol Kaye, Nathan East, Stanley Clarke,Billy Sheehan, Jimmy Haslip, Bunny Brunel, and others– who take the reader all the way from choosing aninstrument to reading, music theory, practicing, improv-ing technique, and soloing. Also includes a section onbass repair, maintenance, and modification.______00183235. ............................................$14.95
ESSENTIAL BASSTECHNIQUE – 2ND EDITIONTHE DEFINITIVE TECHNIQUEMANUAL FOR BASS GUITAR
by Peter MurrayEverything you need to know toplay the bass. It helps youmaster the basics and thenexplore what’s beyond. Essentialto any bass player!
“Once in a while, a book comes along that standshead and shoulders above the endless rows of’method books’ that fill the racks in music stores.This is one of those exceptional books. If you’re abeginner, study of Murray’s method could save youfrom countless hours of frustration (and possiblyinjury) by showing you the correct way to use youhands right from the start; if you’re a moreadvanced player, it should help you to refine yourability and overcome the technical barriers thatcan block further development. Bravo!” – JimRoberts, Bass Player magazine ©1996 MillerFreeman Publications
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FENDER GUITAR CLASSICS – BASS, VOLUME 1Since the 1950s, Fender bass-es have provided the solid bot-tom that a lot of great musichas been built on. Here’s alook into the songs and stylesof some of the all-time great
bass players. There’s an analysis of each artist’s playingstyle, and a look at technique and performance ideas foreach song. Includes Sting, Noel Redding, Jaco Pastorius,Stuart Hamm, James Jamerson, and Joe Osborn. 18songs, including: Foxy Lady • Don’t Stand So Close ToMe • At Last • Teen Town • The Urge • Go Where YouWanna Go • and others.______00696541 .............................................$14.95
50 ESSENTIALBEBOP HEADSFOR BASSNotes and tab for all the clas-sic bebop heads, including:Confirmation • Donna Lee •Epistrophy • Groovin' High •A Night in Tunisia • and more.
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FRETLESS BASSA HANDS-ON GUIDE INCLUDINGFUNDAMENTALS, TECHNIQUES,GROOVES, AND SOLOS
by Bunny Brunel & Josquin des PresGrammy nominee and fretlessbass pioneer Bunny Brunelteams up with best-selling
author and session bass player Josquin des Pres to offerthe first book/CD tutorial dedicated solely to thedevelopment of skills on the fretless bass. Covers:Fingering and intonation exercises; Vibrato, slides, doublestops, sliding harmonics, and other techniques; Pop,funk, Latin and fusion styles; Two complete solos; andmore. The CD includes 71 helpful demonstration tracks.______00695696 Book/CD Pack.....................$17.95
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GROOVES FOR ELECTRIC BASSby David KeifPrivate LessonsMusicians InstituteGrooving – the marriage of therhythmic feel to the harmony –should be an integral part of abassist’s practice routine, and
author David Keif provides a variety of grooves that willhelp develop any player’s skills. This book providesessential patterns and bass lines for rock, pop, blues,funk, R&B, jazz, hip-hop, and other styles. The CDincludes 36 tracks for demonstration and play-along.______00695265 Book/CD Package ...............$14.95
I WALK THE LINE –CREATING A BASS LINEFOR THE BEGINNINGJAZZ/BIG BAND BASS PLAYERby Tom AndersonHouston PublishingFor the beginning big-band orcombo jazz guitar player. Canbe used separately or in con-
junction with Playing Guitar in a Big Band, GrooveMaster, and/or Intermediate Jazz Piano Comping.______00030023 .............................................$14.95
INSTANT BASSPlay Right Now!by Danny MorrisBerklee PressLearn to play the bass instant-ly with this revolutionarymethod! The accompanyingCD lets you jam with the bandin a variety of styles.
______50449502 Book/CD Pack.....................$14.95
LATIN BASSTHE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TOAFRO-CUBANAND BRAZILIAN STYLES
by George Lopez & DavidKeifPrivate LessonsMusicians InstituteThis must-have manual for allbassists teaches how to play
Afro-Cuban and Brazilian styles such as mambo, cha chacha, bolero, nanigo, songo, merengue, samba, bossanova, 3/4 bossa nova, baiao, and partido alto. For eachstyle, there is a brief introduction, an example or two ofthe basic groove, and a play-along song on theaccompanying CD – both with and without bass parts.Also includes a list of artists for recommended listening.______00695543 Book/CD Pack.....................$14.95
MUSIC READINGFOR BASS – THECOMPLETE GUIDEby Wendi HrehovcsikMusicians InstituteA comprehensive source forsight-reading fundamentals,including notes, rhythms,keys, positions, and scaleforms. Also teaches reading
from chord symbols, following charts, creating walkingbass lines, slides, ghost notes, and other techniques.______00695203 .............................................$10.95
ODD-METER BASSICSA COMPREHENSIVESOURCE FOR PLAYINGBASS IN DIVERSETIME SIGNATURES
by Dino MonoxelosPrivate LessonsMusicians InstituteMI instructor Dino Monoxelos
teaches how to play effortlessly in any time signature. Hecovers: 3/4, 3/8, 6/4, 6/8, 12/8, 5/4, 5/8, 7/4, 7/8, 9/8,11/8; multiple-meter charts; and playing over the barline. The CD includes 49 full-demo tracks.______00695170 Book/CD Pack ....................$14.95
101 BASS TIPS STUFF ALL THE PROSKNOW AND USE
by Gary Willis Ready to take your playing to thenext level? Renowned bassistGary Willis presents valuablehow-to insight that bassists of allstyles and levels can benefit
from. The text, photos, music, diagrams, and accom-panying CD provide a terrific, easy-to-use resource for avariety of topics, including: techniques, improvising andsoloing, equipment, practicing, ear training, performance,theory, and much more.______00695542 Book/CD Pack.....................$14.95
PLAYING THEELECTRIC BASSby Dick BennettBeacon Music Co., Inc.For beginning bass playersand advanced guitarists whowant to play bass. Includesbass fingering chart, instruc-tions on how to read tablatureexercises for each string, and
simple tunes to allow the beginner to play right away.______50394220 ...............................................$5.95
POWER TOOLS FOR BASSby Fred CockfieldThis book is designed to giveyou an understanding of thebass fingerboard, which isessential for the creation ofmelodic bass lines. The authorpresents the tools that makeany musician a powerful per-
former, including scales, arpeggios, and how to usethem to become the best bassist you can be. 8-1/2" x11", spiral bound.______00695046 .............................................$12.95
PURRFECT 4-STRING BASS METHODby Brian EmmelCenterstream Publishing“...I’m here to proclaim thatthis is one of the best booksany beginner, regardless ofage, will find today.” – Bass Frontiers magazineThis book will teach students
how to sight read and to acquire a musical vocabulary.Includes progressive exercises on rhythm notation, 1stto 4th string studies, enharmonic studies, chords andarpeggios, blues progressions and chord charts. ______00000201 ...............................................$9.95
READINGCONTEMPORARYELECTRIC BASSRHYTHMSby Rich ApplemanBerklee PressA comprehensive collection ofexercises and performancestudies designed to enable the
student to play in a wide range of musical styles. Includesfunk, rock, disco, jazz, top 40, soft rock and country west-ern. Excellent for sight-reading and technical development.______50449770 .............................................$14.95
THE REALLYEASY ELECTRIC BASS BOOKby Tony OsborneFaber Music22 very first solos for electricbass with piano accompani-ment. If you can play just a fewnotes on the electric bass,then you’re ready for this
book. The pieces are arranged progressively.______50482020 .............................................$10.95
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ROCK BASS LINESby Joe Santerre Berklee PressLearn the art of creating asolid rock bass groove. Thisbook/CD pack contains a goldmine of riffs and lines found inyour favorite rock tunes. Playalong with the killer tracks on
the accompanying CD in eight different rock styles.______50449478 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95
SLAP BASS LINES by Joe SanterreBerklee PressLearn the art of creating solidslap bass grooves in rock, funkand jazz music. The lessonsprovide more than 80 exam-ples of bass lines, get you
jamming with the accompanying CD, and inspire you toexperiment with your own creations!Joe Santerre has performed, taught and lecturedinternationally as an expert in slap bass techniques.Among his former students are Bryan Beller (DweezilZappa, Mike Keneally), Chris Chaney (Alanis Morissette,Robben Ford) and John DeServio (Vinnie Moore, LitaFord). Joe has performed with such luminaries as TomCoster (Vital Information, Santana), John Petrucci(Dream Theater), Vinnie Moore, Steve Morse (DixieDregs, Kansas), Blues Saraceno, Andy Timmons andmany others. Recently, he recorded with Mike Mangini(drummer for Steve Vai) on guitarist Sal DiFusco’s CD,Nevertheless. Joe is currently the bassist for the Jon FinnGroup, with bass credits on Wicked and Don’t Look SoSerious. He also writes for Bass Frontiers magazine,teaches at Berklee College of Music, and is the author ofRock Bass Lines. His recent solo album, The ScenicRoute, features his own compositions andarrangements.______50449508 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95
STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN – THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF LEGENDARY BASSISTJAMES JAMERSONby Allan SlutskyHe was the embodiment of theMotown spirit and groove –
the invisible entity whose bass playing inspired thousandsof imitators and made it impossible for anyone with apulse to sit still whenever a Motown record was playing.Now for the first time in print, James Jamerson’s tumul-tuous life and musical brilliance are explored in-depththrough hundreds of interviews, 49 transcribed musicalscores, two hours of recorded all-star performances bythe most famous bassists of all time, and more than fiftyrarely seen photographs. Features 120-minute CD!______00698960 Book/CD Pack ....................$35.00
STUDIO BASS MASTERSA SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR THEMODERN STUDIO BASSIST
by Keith Rosierforeword by Don WasMiller Freeman BooksA variety of eleven of today’sgreatest studio bassists includ-ing Lee Sklar, Nathan East and
Dave Pomeroy openly discuss their recording experiences,techniques and more – and offer actual basslines. Leadingproducers and engineers reveal what’s expected in the stu-dio, while hands-on lessons cover number-system charts,setting up the bass, which gear to use and how, and more.The CD includes a recording of each lesson.______00330456 .............................................$19.95
TUNE-UPS FOR BASSThis individual booklet/audiopack allows beginners as wellas veteran players to tune theirinstruments quickly, easily,and accurately. The audioexplains the tuning process ineasy-to-understand terms,then provides a step-by-step
method for tuning each string. The audio also includestwo original songs that allow the beginning player to playthe melody using only the open strings. The bookletincludes written tuning instructions that correspond tothe tape. A fantastic add-on to the purchase of any bass!______00695486 Book/CD Pack.......................$4.95
THE ULTIMATE BASS SCALECHARTThis handy resource wascreated to assist bassists inlearning to play today’s mostcommonly used scales. It’s a fastand fun way to gain instantaccess to 120 scale patternsthrough easy-reference dia-
grams. It also features a useful section on scale theory.______00695695 .............................................$1.95
ULTIMATE EARTRAINING FORGUITAR AND BASSby Gary WillisThis complete method for thepracticing musician covers:intervals, rhythms and melod-ic shapes; inversions, scales,chords, extensions and alter-
ations; fretboard visualization, fingering diagrams; andmuch more. The CD includes 99 full-demo tracks.______00695182 Book/CD Pack.....................$12.95
THE WOODSHEDDINGSOURCE BOOK THE ULTIMATEPRACTICE MANUAL
by Emile De Cosmo“The Woodshedding SourceBook has to be one of thegreatest books ever madefor the practicing bassist.” – Bass Frontiers magazine.
This book presents a proven approach to practicing and is,in essence, woodshedding in book form. Rehearsing withthis method daily will improve your technique, readingability, rhythmic and harmonic vocabulary, eye/fingercoordination, endurance, range, theoretical knowledge,and listening skills – all which lead to superior improvisa-tional skills. The CD provides full rhythm section and har-monic background for all 66 exercises.______00842007 Bass Clef Instruments..........$19.95
THE WORKING BASSIST’S TOOL KITTHE ART & CRAFT OFSUCCESSFUL BASS PLAYING
by Ed FriedlandBackbeat BooksThis book by Bass Playercontributing editor and
columnist Ed Friedland teaches electric or acousticbassists of any style the musical skills essential in theworking world, survival tips for tackling any gig, andtechniques for achieving a competitive edge. It helpsnew working bassists hit the ground running, and proplayers grow stronger. Topics include time and groove,chord charts, ear training, doubling, thumb technique,keeping time, faking tunes and many more, plus ways toassess a gig and deliver the goods. Includes lots ofmusical examples and exercises, both in the book andon the play-along CD.______00330596 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95
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5-STRING BASS METHODby Brian EmmelCenterstream PublicationsThe 5-string bass is rapidlygrowing into the future andthis is your handbook to meetit there. Besides discussinghow to adapt to the differen-ces in the 5-string versus 4-,
this book explores the various ways of using the 5-string,practice tips, different techniques, and practical applica-tions to various genres demonstrated through songs onthe 37-minute accompanying cassette.______00000134 Book/Cassette Pack.............$17.95
5-STRING BASSICFUNDAMENTALS THE FUN APPROACH TOBASS IMPROVISATION
by Brian EmmelCenterstream PublicationsThis fun new bass method willhelp you improve your solos,grooves, and bass lines, no
matter what style you play. Accompanying CD includesrecorded examples.______00000086 Book/CD Pack ....................$17.95
SCALES AND MODES FOR THE 5-STRING BASSby Brian EmmelForeword by Mark EganCenterstream PublicationsThe most comprehensive andcomplete scale book writtenespecially for the 5-string-bass.Divided into 4 main sections: 1)
Scale Terminology 2) Scales 3) Fingerboard Chart andDiatonic Triads 4) Scale to Chord Guide – tying it all together and showing what scale to use over various chords.______00000146 ...............................................$9.95
ROCKIN’ CHRISTMAS FOR 5-STRING BASSby Brian EmmelCenterstream Publications12 of the most popularChristmas songs arranged forrock guitar, including sweeppicking and two-hand tapping,and cool string bending.
Songs include: What Child Is This? • Joy to the World •Silent Night • We Wish You a Merry Christmas • andmore. Correlates with Rockin’ Christmas for Guitar.______00000172 ...............................................$9.95
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RAY BROWN’S BASS METHODESSENTIAL SCALES, PATTERNS,AND EXERCISES
Legendary jazz bassist RayBrown reveals his lessons andteaching philosophy in this in-depth book. Includes: solo exer-cises and arpeggios; music fun-damentals; right- and left-hand
positions; scales; chords; exercises in tenths; rhythm pat-terns with “drops”; diminished chords; runs and variations;blues patterns; extension scales; and much more.______00695308 .............................................$12.95
RON CARTER – BUILDINGJAZZ BASS LINESRon Carter is a living legend,having been an integral part ofthe Miles Davis group andV.S.O.P. In this book/CD pack-age, Ron shows the student howto create more creative basslines in a step-by-step process
that will yield creative results in a very short time. The exer-cises in the book (blues in major and minor keys, 3/4blues), as well as three of Ron’s compositions, are per-formed by an all-star rhythm section of Ron on bass,Mulgrew Miller on piano, Ofer Ganor on guitar, and LewisNash on drums. Ron’s part can be isolated on each track,so you can listen to him play the exercises, play along withhim, and then turn his track off and create your own basslines with the guitar, piano, and drums.______00841240 Book/CD Pack ....................$19.95
INTONATION PLUS – A COMPREHENSIVEMETHOD FOR THE JAZZDOUBLE BASS PLAYERby Lew BerrymanHouston Publishing, Inc.The intent of this book is toprovide a measure of practicaltraining through examples oftraditional and contemporary
styles of writing for the double bass. It also deals withtechnique, facility, and endurance required for solo workby means of carefully graded exercises. These exercisesare designed to strengthen the fingers, overcome difficul-ties in intonation, and, in general, establish a good contactbetween the student and the instrument. Includes lots ofinstruction and close-up photos.______00030438 .............................................$14.95
THE JAZZ BASS BOOKTECHNIQUE AND TRADITION
by John GoldsbyForeword by Ron CarterBackbeat BooksMore than a player’s manual,this book portrays jazz bass asa vital element of 20th centuryAmerican music. Citing exam-
ples from key recordings in the jazz canon, the bookdefines the essence of the musical contributions madeby more than 70 important jazz bassists, including RayBrown, Eddie Gomez, Charles Mingus, Milt Hinton andmany others. Bassists get expert guidance on masteringproper technique, practice methods and improvisation,plus new insight into the theoretical and conceptualaspects of jazz. The companion CD featuring bass plusrhythm section allows readers to hear technicalexamples from the book, presented in slow and fastversions. It also offers play-along tracks of typical chordprogressions and song forms.______00330977 Book/CD Pack.....................$24.95
ARTIST INSTRUCTION
THE BEATLES BASSSignature Licksby Wolf MarshallA step-by-step breakdown ofthe bass guitar style of PaulMcCartney, including thesongs: All My Loving • ComeTogether • Michelle • Some-thing • and more.
______00695283 Book/CD Pack ....................$22.95
LEARN TO PLAY BASSWITH METALLICAEVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOWABOUT STARTING TO PLAY BASS!by Joe CharupakornCherry Lane MusicLearn the basics of playingbass as you learn hands-on
how to play more than 35 Metallica songs. Featuresinstruction by Joe Charupakorn and a CD with completedemonstrations of every lesson. Songs include: Battery •Blackened • The Call of Ktulu • Damage, Inc. • EnterSandman • Eye of the Beholder • Fade to Black • Fuel• Hero of the Day • Mama Said • Master of Puppets •One • Ride the Lightning • Seek & Destroy • TheUnforgiven • Until It Sleeps • and more.______02500189 Book/CD Pack.....................$12.95
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METALLICA – BASS LEGENDARY LICKSAn Inside Look at theBass Styles of Metallicaby James A. Rota IICherry Lane MusicAn inside look at the bassstyles of Metallica through 18
heavy metal masterpieces, including: Battery • Damage,Inc. • Enter Sandman • Fade to Black • Nothing ElseMatters • One • Seek & Destroy • Until It Sleeps •Welcome Home (Sanitarium) • and more.______02500180 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95
MOTOWN BASSby Dave RubinBass Signature LicksThis book/CD pack by bluesexpert Dave Rubin providesbassists with a step-by-stepbreakdown of the styles andtechniques of Motown, withan emphasis on the legendary
James Jamerson – “the bassman in demand.” Songsinclude: Dancing in the Street • For Once in My Life •Get Ready • I Heard It Through the Grapevine • It’s theSame Old Song • My Girl • Stop! In the Name of Love• What’s Going On • You Keep Me Hangin’ On • andmore Motown masterpieces.______00695506 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95
JACO PASTORIUSA STEP-BY-STEPBREAKDOWN OF THESTYLES AND TECHNIQUESOF THE WORLD’SGREATEST ELECTRIC BASSIST
by Dan ToweyBass Signature LicksBook/CD Pack
Learn the trademark grooves and solos of the man whorevolutionized bass guitar. Get a closer look at his richbody of work through the structural, theoretical, andharmonic analysis of these classic Jaco recordings.Features 15 songs, including: Birdland • Come On, ComeOver • Continuum • God Must Be a Boogie Man •Palladium • Portrait of Tracy • Talk to Me • and more.______00695544 Bass ....................................$22.95
A PORTRAIT OF JACO: THE SOLOS COLLECTIONby Sean MaloneThis book features completelessons on Jaco’s techniquesand styles using solos from 12songs: Amerika • Bright SizeLife • Chromatic Fantasy •
Continuum • Days of Wine and Roses • Donna Lee •Havona • Port of Entry • Portrait of Tracy • Punk Jazz •Slang • (Used to Be A) Cha Cha.______00660114 Guitar School ......................$14.95
THE BEST OF RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS FOR BASSby Dale TurnerBass Signature LicksExplore the grooves and riffs ofone of rock’s best bassists withthis in-depth exploration into 12RHCP songs, including:
Aeroplane • Behind the Sun • Fight Like a Brave • Give ItAway • Higher Ground • Love Rollercoaster • My Friends •Under the Bridge • and more.______00695285 Book/CD Pack.....................$22.95
BASS MUSIC COLLECTIONS
J.S. BACH FOR ELECTRICBASSTHREE DUETS ANDFIVE SOLO PIECES ARRANGEDFOR BASS GUITAR
by Bob GallwayAn innovative collection of J.S.Bach pieces arranged for elec-tric bass, complete with histor-
ical analysis, instruction and playing suggestions.Includes: Two-Part Invention #4 in D Minor • Two-PartInvention #1 in C Major • Sinfonia from Partita 2 in CMajor for Solo Harpsichord • and five more selections.______00695643 .............................................$7.95
BASS STANDARDSCLASSIC JAZZMASTERS SERIES
The latest release in ouracclaimed Classic Jazz Mastersseries, this book features note-for-note transcriptions of 17 ofthe finest improvised jazz bassperformances ever recorded.Includes: Blues Minor • Body
and Soul • But Beautiful • Falling in Love with Love • HaveYou Met Miss Jones? • How Deep Is the Ocean • Moose theMooche • My Romance • Old Devil Moon • So What •Take the “A” Train • Well You Needn’t (It’s Over Now) •and more. Includes a detailed discography, and a forewordfrom the editors.______00699144 Bass Transcriptions .............$14.95
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A must-have for any bass player! This outstanding 197-song collectionfeatures note-for-note bass transcriptions with tab, straight from theoriginal recordings. All styles of music are represented in this massive,1024-page compilation. Includes: All Apologies • All Shook Up • AnotherOne Bites the Dust • Are You Gonna Go My Way • Baby Love • BadMedicine • Badge • Barracuda • Beast of Burden • Blue on Black • BlueSuede Shoes • Blueberry Hill • Brass in Pocket • Bulls on Parade • Carryon Wayward Son • Cherry Pie • Come Out and Play • Come to My Window• Come Together • Couldn’t Stand the Weather • Detroit Rock City • EightDays a Week • Fly Away • Free Ride • Get Ready • Great Balls of Fire •Hard to Handle • Hey Joe • Hey Man Nice Shot • Higher Ground • I CanSee for Miles • I Fought the Law • The Impression That I Get • Into theGreat Wide Open • Iris • Iron Man • Jessica • Learn to Fly • Love in anElevator • Maggie May • Maria Maria • Money • My Girl • Oye Como Va• Paperback Writer • Paranoid • Pride and Joy • Riding with the King •Semi-Charmed Life • Sultans of Swing • Under Pressure • Walk of Life •Would? • Wonderwall • and many more!______00690508 Bass Recorded Versions ..............................$29.95
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BASSTAB 200016 hot hits from 2000 tran-scribed note-for-note for bass,including: All the Small Things• Maria Maria • Meet Virginia• Never Let You Go • Sour Girl• Take a Look Around(Theme from “M:I-2”) • andmore.
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BASS TAB 200115 hot bass transcriptions,including: Drive • Drops ofJupiter (Tell Me) • Fat Lip •Flavor of the Weak • Hangingby a Moment • Hash Pipe •The Rock Show • Schism •Your Disease • and more.
______00690522 Bass Recorded Versions ......$14.95
BEST BASSROCK HITS10 bass favorites, including:The Sunshine of Your Love •Money • Come Together •Roxanne • and more.
______00694803 Bass Recorded Versions......$12.95
BLUESBASS CLASSICS20 songs, including: As theYears Go Passing By • BoomBoom (Out Go the Lights) •Crossroads (Cross Road Blues)• Don't Go No Further (YouNeed Meat) • Got to Hurry •Hide Away • I'm Your HoochieCoochie Man • Killing Floor •
Pride And Joy • Rock Me Baby • Texas Flood • TheThings That I Used to Do • Trouble No More (SomedayBaby) • Woke Up This Morning • and more.______00690291 Bass Recorded Versions.......$14.95
Guitar One Presents THE BEST BASS LINESCherry Lane Music24 of the best bass lines everdirect from the pages of GuitarOne magazine, including:Badge • Bohemian Rhapsody• Celebrity Skin • Crash into
Me • Crazy Train • Everything Zen • Glycerine • Money• November Rain • Smoke on the Water • Suffragette City• Sweet Child O’ Mine • What Would You Say • and more.______02500311 Play-It-Like-It-Is Bass ..........$14.95
FAMOUS BASS INTROS52 famous bass moments fromthe ’50s to today, transcribednote-for-note with tab.Includes the main riffs from:Another One Bites the Dust •Badge • Birthday • Blew •Blue Bayou • Brick House •
Come Together • Get the Funk Out • Godzilla • Hey ManNice Shot • Higher Ground • I Heard It Through theGrapevine • Jerry Was a Race Car Driver • Livin’ on aPrayer • Money • My Girl • Oh, Pretty Woman • RadarLove • Sweet Emotion • Under Pressure • Walk on theWild Side • Windy • and more.______00699353 Riff Notes...............................$7.95
Guitar Magazine PresentsTHE GREATBASSISTSCherry Lane Music22 songs with great bass lines.Incudes: Addicted to ThatRush • Crash Into Me • Give ItAway • Higher Ground • SatchBoogie • Theme from “StarTrek®” • and more.
______02500114 Book/CD Pack ....................$16.95
MOTOWNBASS CLASSICSOver 20 songs, including: Ain’tNothing Like the Real Thing •Ain't Too Proud to Beg • BabyLove • Dancing in the Street •For Once in My Life • I Heard ItThrough the Grapevine • I JustWant to Celebrate • I SecondThat Emotion • It’s the Same Old
Song • Reach Out, I'll Be There • Shot Gun • What'sGoing On • You Keep Me Hangin’ On • and more.______00690253 Bass Recorded Versions......$14.95
25 ALL-TIME ROCK BASSCLASSICS25 mandatory, must-knowsongs for bass players, includ-ing: American Woman • Beastof Burden • Crazy Little ThingCalled Love • Crazy Train •Higher Ground • Layla •Paranoid • Rock and Roll
Hoochie Koo • Sunshine of Your Love • Synchronicity II• Walk This Way • Werewolves of London • Wild Thing• and more.______00690445 Bass Recorded Versions ......$14.95
ROCK BASS BIBLEThis book in our outstandingBible series features note-for-note transcriptions with tab for35 rock bass classics: AnotherOne Bites the Dust • Badge •Barracuda • Come Together •Fat Bottomed Girls • I Can Seefor Miles • I Want You to Want
Me • Jerry Was a Race Car Driver • Living After Midnight• Miss You • Money • Smoke on the Water • SuffragetteCity • Sweet Child O’ Mine • Sweet Emotion • Takin’Care of Business • Walk of Life • White Room • YouShook Me • more!______00690446 Bass Recorded Versions ......$18.95
25 ALL-TIME ROCK BASSCLASSICSNote-for-note transcriptions with tab formore than two dozen manda-tory tunes for bassists:American Woman • Beast ofBurden • Crazy Train • DayTripper • Got to Get You into
My Life • Green-Eyed Lady • Higher Ground • I Wish •Juke Box Hero • Layla • Leave It • Mississippi Queen •Paranoid • Radar Love • Ridin’ the Storm Out •Sunshine of Your Love • Surfin’ U.S.A. • Synchronicity II• Time • Walk This Way • Welcome to the Jungle •Werewolves of London • Wild Thing • and more.______00690445 Bass Recorded Versions ......$14.95
25 ESSENTIAL ROCK BASS CLASSICS25 songs every bassist shouldknow, including: Another OneBites the Dust • Come Together• Detroit Rock City • Free Ride• Hey Joe • Iron Man • LowRider • Owner of a Lonely Heart• Start Me Up • and more.
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Each book contains notes and tablature. For com-plete descriptions, please see the Personality sectionof this catalog.00660103 Beatles Bass Book.............................$16.9500690556 The Beatles/1962-1966 NEW ...........$17.9500690557 The Beatles/1967-1970 NEW ...........$16.9500660116 Black Sabbath – We Sold
Our Soul for Rock ’N’ Roll................$17.9500690549 Best of Blink-182 for Bass NEW.......$16.9500660187 The Best of Eric Clapton ...................$17.9500672307 Stanley Clarke Collection NEW .........$19.9500690371 Jimi Hendrix –
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Fusion Bass Player ...........................$17.9500694882 Pearl Jam – Ten ................................$14.9500660172 Pink Floyd –
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Appetite for Destruction......$19.95______02500504 Best of Guns N’ Roses
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BASS REFERENCE BOOKS
THE BASS BOOKby Tony Bacon & Barry MoorhouseMiller Freeman BooksThe fourth in a series (TheFender Book, The Gibson LesPaul Book, The RickenbackerBook), The Bass Book offers acomplete illustrated history ofbass guitars from Fender’s first
in the 1950s through the models of the next 40 years thatformed the foundation for modern music. The bass gui-tar is undoubtedly one of the most significant instrumentsof this century, yet this book is the first to study its histo-ry. Features original interviews with bass makers past andpresent, dozens of unusual, specially commissionedcolor photos, and a reference section that provides awealth of information on every major manufacturer.______00330034 108 pages ...........................$22.95
BASS HEROESed. Tom MulhernGPI BooksFrom the publisher of ElectricBass Guitar comes BassHeroes, interviews with 30 ofthe world’s greatest bass play-ers. It’s a collection of inter-views spanning the past 25
years, adapted from Guitar Player magazine. The inter-views here feature some of the best players who everlived, regardless of stylistic leanings. Divided into rock,jazz, studio and pop, and blues and funk, all the greatsare included...from Monk Montgomery to PaulMcCartney, and James Jamerson to John Patitucci. Thisbook also features private lessons with luminaries suchas Billy Sheehan. These select musicians come alive intheir own words as they discuss topics ranging fromearly musical influences to unique playing and recordingtechniques and their favorite basses and amps. 8-1/2" x11" 30 photos.______00330050 202 pages ...........................$19.95
THE BASS PLAYERBOOKEQUIPMENT, TECHNIQUE,STYLES AND ARTISTS
edited by Karl CoryatMiller Freeman BooksThis is the right-hand man forplayers who live and breathebass, or for beginners whowant an all-in-one guide to the
instrument that “shakes the low end” of rock, pop, jazzand more. This handbook details the ins and outs ofbuying basses and equipment; provides set-up and elec-tronics tips; and explores unique characteristics of land-mark bass models. Chapters on technique cover bassbasics, theory, fretless playing, acoustic bass, the essen-tials of various music styles, recording, gigging, andmore. Seminal interviews with great bassists include JeffBerlin, Stanley Clarke, John Pattitucci, Bill Wyman, andmany others. 8-3/8" x 10-7/8"______00330487 44 pages..............................$22.95
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compiled by John StixCherry Lane MusicBass Secrets brings together 48columns highlighting specifictopics – ranging from the tech-nical to the philosophical –from masters such as Stu
Hamm, Randy Coven, Tony Franklin and Billy Sheehan.They cover topics including tapping, walking bass lines,soloing, hand positions, harmonics and more. Clearly illus-trated with musical examples.______02500100 80 pages..............................$12.95
ELECTRIC BASS GUITARGPI BooksThe original 1984 edition ofthis title presented a definitiveapproach to the theory, prac-tice and performance of elec-tric bass guitar. As such, itgained wide recognition andacceptance as the best single-
volume work in its field. Now, in response to all the newdevelopments in bass technique and application, GPI hasput together a revised and updated edition of this invalu-able book. Included in this comprehensive new volumeare the most up-to-date instructional columns, privatelessons, and hard-to-find features from GPI SpecialEdition: Bass Player magazine. Also featured areimportant tips and lessons from the foremost artists inthe field - Jeff Berlin, Carol Kaye, Nathan East, StanleyClarke, Billy Sheehan, Jimmy Haslip, Bunny Brunel, andothers - who take the reader all the way from choosingan instrument to reading, music theory, practicing,improving technique, and soloing. Plus a new section onbass repair, maintenance, and modification. ______00183235 128 pages............................$14.95
ESSENTIAL BASSby Greg Mooter Berklee PressIt’s your bass – take care of it!Keep your bass in top formwith essential information onrepairs, seasonal adjustments,and customizing for your ownbody, style, and sound. Alsofeatures warm-up and full
body stretching exercises and strategies to give you alifetime of healthy bass playing.______50449511 ...........................................$24.95
THE FENDER BASSAN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY
by J.W. Black and Albert MolinaroWhen Leo Fender added a bassto his growing family ofinstruments 50 years ago, hecreated a new world formusicians and revolutionizedan industry in the process.
Using hundreds of photographs, this exciting newrelease chronicles the evolution of that instrument from1951 to 2001, providing background, history and highlyresearched facts vital to understanding everything aboutthis remarkable member of the Fender family. A must forall music fans!______00330755 ...........................................$24.95
HOW THE FENDER BASSCHANGED THE WORLDby Jim Robertsforeword by Marcus MillerBackbeat BooksThis book by the founding edi-tor and former publisher ofBass Player magazine not only
celebrates the 50-year history of Fender’s revolutionaryPrecision Bass, it also – for the first time – illuminates thefull scope of its profound impact on music and society.Focusing on the bass’s artistic influence, it details thetechnical milestones that gave the bass its musical power.This book also describes the impact of the bass in thehands of such visionaries as James Jamerson; cheers theinnovations of rockers like Jack Bruce, Paul McCartney,John Entwistle and Sting; and honors the inspired work ofsuch virtuosos as Jaco Pastorius. Loaded with black &white and 100 stunning color photos.______00330737 ...........................................$27.95
STUDIO BASS MASTERSA SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR THEMODERN STUDIO BASSIST
by Keith Rosier Foreword by Don WasMiller Freeman BooksA variety of eleven of today’sgreatest studio bassists includ-ing Lee Sklar, Nathan East and
Dave Pomeroy openly discuss their recording experi-ences, techniques and more – and offer actual basslines.Leading producers and engineers reveal what’s expectedin the studio, while hands-on lessons cover number-sys-tem charts, setting up the bass, which gear to use andhow, and more. The CD includes a recording of each les-son. 8-3/8" x 10-7/8"______00330456 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95
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AMPS! THE OTHERHALF OF ROCK ’N’ ROLLby Ritchie FlieglerElectric guitar players can choosefrom a library full of guitar books,but comparatively little has beenwritten about the other 50% ofthe electric guitar: the amplifier.This book takes a giant steptoward redressing the balance,
providing the first overall view of amp-dom, including: howamps work, profiles of the major manufacturers, “transistordinosaurs” and their place in amp history, reissues vs. vintageamps, and troubleshooting. Terms are defined in the margin asthey are introduced, and plenty of photos and diagrams illum-inate the text.______00330057 128 pages ...........................$24.95
AMPEG: THE STORY BEHIND THE SOUNDby Gregg Hopkins and Bill MooreAmpeg: The Story Behind theSound tells the tale of thisextraordinary company on its50th anniversary, weaving to-gether the American successstory of the company founder,
the role of key inventors and inventions, and the developmentof innovative music equipment products – all against thebackgrounds of American pop music and corporatecompetition in the music industry. Many Ampeg endorseesare profiled, including: Johnny Smith, James Jamerson,Donald “Duck” Dunn, Gary Karr, Victor Wooten, Bill Wyman,Jason Newsted, Michael Anthony and more. The resultprovides something of interest to musicians, collectors, andthose who lived part of the history. Includes more than 200photos and a 32-page color section. 8 1/2" x 11"______00330289 288 pages ...........................$32.95
THE ART OF THE AMPLIFIERby Michael DoyleThe Art of the Amplifier paystribute to the mechanical andaesthetic beauty of the tubeamp, focusing on guitaramplifiers but also examininghifi audio amps and veryornate early radios. The book
contains many stunning full-color photos andinformative commentary, with amplifiers grouped bymanufacturers. Represented are Ampegs, Dumble,Fender, Groove Tubes, Gibson, Gretsch, Hi Fi, Marshall,Mesa Boogie, Peavey, Vox, Watkins, and many others.______00330002 80 pages .............................$22.95
BASIC TUBE GUITAR AMPLIFIER SERVICING AND OVERHAULby Gerald WeberKendrick VideosPlease see the Hal Leonard Video Catalog for completedescription.______00320197 Video...................................$34.95
THE BONEHEAD’S GUIDE TO AMPSby Dominic HiltonPlease see the Bonehead’s Guides page for complete description.______00695333 ...............................................$9.95
THE BOSSBOOKTHE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THEWORLD’S MOST POPULARCOMPACT EFFECTS FOR GUITAR
Why have guitarists boughtover seven million Boss com-pact effects? Read this book
and you'll understand! The Boss Book includes: the storyin complete detail of every Boss compact effect ever made;super color photos, design history, trivia, tricks andsecrets; candid interviews with the Boss founder anddesign engineers; essays on musical trends and famousplayers; and much more. As a bonus, the accompanyingCD features 72 guitar sounds with control settings anddetailed equipment set-ups so you can take your guitarplaying to another dimension!______00330943 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95
A DESKTOPREFERENCE OF HIP VINTAGEGUITAR AMPSby Gerald WeberKendrick BooksIf you have questions aboutguitar amplifiers – how to fixthem, how to restore them, orhow to hot-rod them – thisbook has the answer. This
book is written for the guitarist or collector who desiresa common sense approach to understanding the essenceof vintage tube amps and vintage tube tone. Not writtenfor engineers, it does not contain engineering formulas,polar mathematic equations, or abbreviations that areassumed you should know. Gerald Weber, a regularcolumnist for Vintage Guitar magazine, shares theknowledge he has accumulated over the years ofrepairing and building his line of Kendrick amps. 6" x 9".______00330225 507 pages ............................$29.95
DOD PRESENTS 100 SUPERSTAR GUITAR SOUNDS ON A STOMPBOX BUDGETCherry Lane MusicLearn how you can use afford-able effects pedals to duplicatethe sounds of rock’s greatestguitarists! Straight from the“Sound F/X” columns in
Guitar magazine are the effects settings and setups forgreat songs from artists such as AC/DC, Jeff Beck, EricClapton, Foo Fighters, Jimi Hendrix, Korn, Led Zeppelin,Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, Pantera, Pink Floyd, JoeSatriani, Van Halen, Stevie Ray Vaughan and many more!Each effects setting is accurately illustrated on theaccompanying CD using DOD pedals.______02503100 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95
THE FENDER AMP BOOKA COMPLETE HISTORYOF FENDER AMPLIFIERS
by John MorrishMiller Freeman BooksSee FENDER section.______00330148 96 pages .............................$17.95
FENDER AMPS – THE FIRST FIFTY YEARSby Teagle & SprungSee FENDER section.
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A HISTORY OFMARSHALL VALVEGUITAR AMPLIFIERS1962–1992by Michael DoyleMarshall amps have defined thesound of rock for a generation,boasting such notable users asJimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, JeffBeck, Ritchie Blackmore, and
Jimmy Page. This book explores the British companyresponsible for that sweet overdrive sound – the companythat originated the amp “stack” – tracing the impressivelineage of its valve (“tube” to us Yanks!) guitar amps. Doyleis the acknowledged authority on the subject, and here hecombines detailed chronologies of the various model andserial numbers, straightforward explanations of theirfeatures and construction, and aesthetic evaluations of theresults. The book is dotted with the names of rockluminaries and peppered with photos – well over 100black-and-white ones, plus a 32-page color section and a32 page full-color appendix that reproduces all of theMarshall catalogues of the sixties.______00330058 256 pages ...........................$32.95
THE STOMPBOXA HISTORY OF GUITAR FUZZES,FLANGERS, PHASERS, ECHOES & WAHS
by Art ThompsonMiller Freeman BooksStompboxes are fuzz boxes, wah-wah pedals, reverb and tremolobars, and other add-on deviceselectric guitarists use to distort
and sculpt their instrument's sound, creating outrageouseffects. Packed with 200 photos, this entertaining bookdepicts the development of these odd little analog units,and describes how they’re making a comeback—evenover today’s digital effects. 7-1/4" x 11"______00330331 160 pages ............................$24.95
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Guitar World Presents
The Bonehead’s GuidesThe world’s best guitar magazine is proud to launch a new series of guides that enablenovice players to get the most from their equipment. These learner-friendly, highly illustrat-ed texts contain over 50 photographs to support the comprehensive descriptions of the manydifferent makes, models and components of guitar products.
THE BONEHEAD’S GUIDE TO GUITARSby Dominic HiltonDon’t know your tremolo from your truss-rod? Fear not, this book will guide you through theessential differences between various electric guitars with clear explanations of how they work, howthey sound and how their parts function. Learn about the effects that different construction, woodsand components have on the tone of a guitar, and how to use this knowledge to get the most fromyour instrument or track down your ideal electric. This guide includes vital information on whichguitar to choose for your style of playing and budget, and how to avoid buying a probleminstrument. It also contains valuable advice on maintaining and upgrading your guitar, and coversall of the safety precautions associated with using an electrified instrument. This picture-filled bookis an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the electric guitar that leaves the reader with aclear understanding of the world’s favorite instrument. An inspiring foreword by Mr. Big guitaristPaul Gilbert is the perfect welcome to Planet Guitar. 6" x 9"_____00695332 80 pages...................................................................................................$9.95
THE BONEHEAD’S GUIDE TO AMPSby Dominic HiltonFor many novice players the amp is the boring, functional part of their first set-up. This guideexplains how it can be as exciting, inspirational and important as their guitar. Viewing the amp asan instrument in its own right, this book defines both the fundamental and subtle differencesbetween many types of amplifiers, while offering valuable info on “tone-tweaking” every kind to suitdifferent styles. Learn how to adjust your amp for a whole range of different tones and how to useits functions for maximum effect. The text also explains how to choose the right products withinyour price range and requirements, and how to maintain amplifier equipment for safe and reliableuse. By taking an objective and comprehensive view of available guitar amps, this book offers thebest bang-for-buck advice to getting killer tones easily and affordably. If you want to get your guitarcooking, then make sure it has the right ingredients with this invaluable guide. 6" x 9"_____00695333 80 pages...................................................................................................$9.95
THE BONEHEAD’S GUIDE TO EFFECTSby Dominic HiltonLike the special effects used in Spielberg movies, guitar effects can be dramatic – and baffling toproduce. The Bonehead’s Guide to Effects gets right to the point with an illustration of every typeof guitar effect, and describes its sound, application and the various formats available. From asimple “stompbox” to high-powered rack systems, all are clearly explained in terms of how theyfunction and how they can be used to enhance your playing. The text includes a detailed buyer’sguide to assembling your ideal effects system as well as useful safety and maintenance tips. Thereis also vital info on “chaining” effects and recipes for basic tones and outrageous sounds. Thetechnology of guitar effects uses everything from feet to floppy disks and this guide provides thenecessary knowledge to choose and apply these weird devices according to your style and budget.If you feel the urge to wah, flange or pitchshift, then this is the book to get you effected. 6" x 9" _____00695334 80 pages...................................................................................................$9.95
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TUBE AMP BASICS FOR THE GUITARISTby Gerald WeberPlease see the Hal Leonard Video Catalog for complete description.______00320145 Video...................................$29.95
TUBE AMP TALK FOR THE GUITARIST AND TECHby Gerald WeberFor this follow-up to his popularA Desktop Reference of HipVintage Guitar Amps, GeraldWeber has compiled his articlesand “Ask Gerald” columns thathave appeared in Vintage
Guitar from 1993 to 1996. As a special bonus, KenFischer’s “Trainwreck Pages” from Vintage Guitar arealso included. This book assumes that the reader has atleast a working knowledge of tube guitar amplifiers, andit will be helpful and interesting whether or not guitaristsintend to perform their own servicing. ______00330380 537 pages ...........................$29.95
EPIPHONE
THE COMPLETEHISTORY OF EPIPHONEby Walter CarterThis book reveals the history ofthis premier guitar companyfrom 1873 to today, detailing theglory years of the 1930s, theGibson/USA era in the 60s, andthe modern age of Japanese/Korean production. Features a
collector’s reference section with model histories and serialnumber lists, interviews with important Epiphone artists,and over 150 photos, including a 16-page color section.______00330033 146 pages ...........................$22.95
FENDER
BILL CARSON – MY LIFE AND TIMESWITH FENDERMUSICALINSTRUMENTSby Bill Carson, co-authoredby Willie G. MoseleyVintage Guitar BooksThis compelling autobiography
of guitar icon Bill Carson is a fascinating first-personchronicle by a man deeply involved in all facets of theFender story. Carson recounts everything from his earlyyears as an impoverished guitarist to his days serving as“test pilot” of solidbody instruments, including thelegendary Stratocaster. He shares his experiences ofworking closely with Leo Fender, George Fullerton, and thefactory workers who produced some of guitardom’s trulyclassic instruments. Carson’s conversational tone takes thereader through the good times and bad at Fender,including the decline of the company and its productsduring the infamous CBS years, on through its remarkableresurgence and return to dominance. 7-3/8" x 9-1/2"______00330440 120 pages ...........................$14.95
THE FENDER AMP BOOKA COMPLETE HISTORYOF FENDER AMPLIFIERS
by John MorrishMiller Freeman BooksA full-color journey through the entiredevelopment of the famous Fenderamplifier – from the “tweed” amps ofthe 1950s and 60s, to current designs.This book features 120 color photos of
classic and modern Fender amps and a detailed referencesection for collectors. Incorporating material drawn frominterviews with key Fender personnel, The Fender AmpBook tells the absorbing story of one of the mostimportant product lines of one of the most successfulelectric instrument companies in music history.______00330148 96 pages .............................$17.95
FENDER AMPS – THEFIRST FIFTY YEARSby Teagle & SprungAuthorized by Fender MusicalInstruments, and researchedby industry veterans, this bookcovers the entire amp lineagefrom Leo Fender’s first K&Famp of 1945 to the CustomShop line of today. Includes
detailed model features and specs, rare catalog reprints,classic advertisements, endorsee promo photos, andhundreds of close-up photos of these American beauties.Includes a commissioned 40-page full-color sectionshowcasing Fender’s finest (complete with a 2-pagepullout group shot of over 60 amps!) and the choicestvintage catalog covers. Also includes sections on howamps work, basic amp maintenance, set-up tips, anddetailed parts info necessary for dating and restoringFender amps.______00697278 256 pages ...........................$34.95
THE FENDER BASSby Klaus BlasquizMediapresseThe Fender Bass, created 40years ago by the inventive gen-ius of Leo Fender, still remainstoday as the definitive electricbass. Before Fender, there wassimply no electric bass at all!Leo’s design was so revolution-
ary that it rapidly became a “classic,” an essential ele-ment which was responsible for defining the image ofmodern music. Every new bass is inspired (more or less)from his basic design. The Fender Bass tells the detailedstory of the electric bass through the different modelsand their improvements, from their origins to the presentform. Includes hundreds of black & white and colorphotos of the basses and their most famous players.______00183681 48 pages ...............................$9.95
THE FENDER BOOK – 2ND EDITIONA COMPLETE HISTORY OFFENDER ELECTRIC GUITARS
by Tony Bacon & Paul DayMiller Freeman BooksNow in its second edition, TheFender Book has become thedefinitive story of the world’sbest-known solidbody electric
guitars. From the Fender Electric Instrument Co.’s earliestperiod to its most recent products, this book’s strikingcolor photography showcases history’s finest Fenders plusthe most unusual. Personal insights gathered form newinterviews with Fender employees past and present bringto life the personality and genius of Leo Fender and hisinventive company. Useful as well as entertaining, TheFender Book also provides a meticulous referencesection of model specifications for identifying and datingFenders made in the U.S., Japan, and elsewhere from1950 to the present. 7-1/2" x 9-3/4", Hardcover.______00330459 120 pages ...........................$24.95
FENDER CLASSICMOMENTSby Alan diPernaFender Classic Momentsexamines momentousmusi cal events of the lasthalf century, focusing on Fender artists. It features
over 100 photos and lively text chronicling great guitarmoments and history-changing happenings. Includes photos ofElvis singing through a Fender amp at the 1955 Tupelo Fair;Dylan’s amplified antics at the Newport Folk Festival; Hendrix’sfury at Monterey; Eric Clapton’s comeback at Live Aid; SmashingPumpkins at Lollapalooza, and much more. 11" x 8-1/2".______00330175 112 pages ...........................$24.95
FENDER CUSTOM SHOP: GUITAR GALLERYby Richard Smith, photogra-phy by Pitkin StudioA stunning photo tour of avant-garde guitars from Fender’sworld-renowned Custom Shop.This beautiful book features full-
page, full-color photos of 50 instruments, accompanied byclose-ups and detailed descriptions from the masterbuilders. Includes shots of eccentric guitars like the HarleyStrat, Western Tele, Rocket Caster, Jag Stang, Horse ShoeThinline, and more. Required reading for guitar fans and artbook aficionados. 8-1/2" x 11". Hardcover.______00330164 144 pages ...........................$39.95
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FENDER:THE INSIDE STORYby Forrest WhiteMiller Freeman BooksA behind-the-scenes account ofthe Fender Electric InstrumentCompany by its former generalmanager. White traces thecompany’s entire history, fromLeo Fender’s beginnings as a
radio repairman up to the eventual sale of Fender to CBS,and beyond. Includes stories about the development of theTelecaster, Precision Bass, and Stratocaster, as well asinsights into Leo Fender’s unique personality. It is packedwith more than 100 historic photos and illustrations,instrument diagrams and specifications, and anecdotesabout artists such as Merle Travis, Bob Wills, Speedy West,and Tex Ritter. 7-1/4" x 9-1/4".______00330112 258 pages ...........................$22.95
THE FENDERSTRATOCASTER by A.R. Duchossoirforeword by Eric ClaptonThis best-seller featureseverything about this Americanclassic: its history, patents andschematics, pricing, and handyidentification tips. Includesstunning new full-color photos,
Custom Shop and Signature Series models, original ads,famous Strat artists, and much more. ______00330027 72 pages .............................$15.95
THE STORY OF THE FENDERSTRATOCASTERA CELEBRATION OF THEWORLD’S GREATEST GUITAR
by Ray Minhinnett and Bob YoungBackbeat BooksIntroduced in 1954 and now
recognized as the best electric guitar ever designed, LeoFender’s Stratocaster is one of the 20th century’s mostinfluential inventions. Following a complete history ofthis distinctive instrument’s development, this bookoffers extensive portions of interviews with dozens ofgreat guitarists like Dick Dale, Otis Rush, Jeff Beck, EricClapton, George Harrison, Bonnie Raitt, Keith Richards,Buddy Guy and many more. These musicians describetheir first experiences with the Stratocaster, why theychoose it over other guitars, the individual models theyown, and playing techniques that maximize the Stratsound. This incredible full-color collector’s editionfeatures over 120 photos, including speciallycommissioned shots.______00330864 ...........................................$19.95
THE FENDERTELECASTERby A.R. DuchossoirSpecial Foreword by JamesBurton and Albert LeeThe Fender Telecaster is reg-arded as the first commercial-ly successful solid body elec-tric “Spanish” guitar. Designedby Leo Fender at a time when
the words rock and roll were not even coined, the “Telly”is the senior member of a family of instruments whosesounds and looks helped revolutionize the world ofpopular music. This book relates the story of TelecasterGuitars since 1950 – everything you ever wanted to knowis explored through lots of color and black and whitephotos, charts and interviews. ______00183003 80 Pages .............................$15.95
50 YEARS OF FENDERHalf a Century of theGreatest Electric Guitarsby Tony BaconMiller Freeman BooksThe first Fender guitar hit thescene 50 years ago–and musichasn’t been the same since.Featuring 200 color photos,this visual chronicle of the
premier guitar maker charts every Fender model from1950 to 2000, accompanied by a parallel timeline ofmusical highlights. The book celebrates 50 years ofTelecasters, Stratocasters, Precision Basses, and otherFenders played by such artists as Buddy Holly, JimiHendrix, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, and Kurt Cobain.______00330592 128 pages............................$19.95
GUITAR LEGENDS –THE EVOLUTION OFTHE GUITAR FROMFENDER TO G&Lby George FullertonCenterstream PublishingThe name Fender has becomesynonymous with guitars. Thework of Leo Fender revolution-ized the instrument and has
influenced nearly every modern guitarist. This book by Leo’sbest friend and partner in G&L examines the life of the manbehind these instruments. It features photos (including 16pages of color!) never before published. You’ll see the barnwhere Leo was born, the first Fender plant, the earliestinstruments he created, and many other rare photos. ______00000156 112 pages ...........................$24.95
GIBSON
BEAUTY OF THE ’BURSTGIBSON SUNBURSTLES PAULS FROM ’58 TO ’60by Yasuhiko IwanadeFinally, the long-awaited Englishedition of this historic Japanesebook. It pays tribute to Gibson’smagnificent Sunburst Les Paulsmade between 1958 and 1960,
the most highly prized solid body electric guitars ever. Themagnitude of their value is directly related to their look(outrageous wood patterns, or “figured” timber), sincenon-players are paying top dollar for them. The bookfeatures lavish full-color photos of these beautifulinstruments throughout; the guitars of famous players; aforeword by Ted McCarty; and a bio of the author, worldrenowned collector Yasuhiko Iwanade; and the “Scienceof the Burst” section with over 30 pages of detailedreference facts on every facet of the guitar includingcolors, wood figure, pick-ups, hardware and qualities of“voice.” This may be the closest guitarists will ever be ableto get to these incredibly collectible beauties! 8-1/2" x 11".______00330265 216 pages ...........................$34.95
50 YEARS OF THEGIBSON LES PAULHALF A CENTURY OF THEGREATEST ELECTRIC GUITARS
by Tony BaconBackbeat BooksThis exciting book documentsthe complete decade-by-decadestory of one of the world’s mostimportant and influential
electric guitars. The Gibson Les Paul turns 50 years old in2002, and since its invention, its sweet, urgent sound hasbeen used by a host of major rock players – from EricClapton in Cream to Steve Jones of The Sex Pistols, fromJoe Walsh in The Eagles to Slash of Guns N’Roses. Uniquecolor photographs feature a multitude of luscious Les Paulmodels and highlight great players in action with their LesPaul guitars. Meticulous listings for the collector documentevery model produced from 1952 to the present day. 50Years of the Gibson Les Paul is a beautiful, detailedexamination of six decades of great guitars and the finemusicians inspired to play them.______00330951 160 pages............................$22.95
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GIBSON ELECTRICSby A.R. DuchossoirHere’s the first book ever topresent a complete and illus-trated history of all guitars everproduced by one of the world’smost prestigious musicalinstrument manufacturers. Allinformation is based on Gibson’sown documents and literature.The book includes:
• The different stages of evolution of the electric guitar, withdetailed specifications of all models introduced up to 1961
• Comprehensive information on serial numbers andproduction shipping totals
• The players who helped build the reputation ofGibson Electrics over the years
• Over 200 illustrations—32 pages in full color• Beautiful perfect-bound edition makes a natural
bookshelf item for music libraries. ______00704488 200 pages ...........................$24.95
GIBSON ELECTRICS –THE CLASSIC YEARSAN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OFTHE ELECTRIC GUITARSPRODUCED BY GIBSON UP TOTHE MID-1960S
by A.R. DuchossoirSince the inception of the first“electrical” guitars in the1920s, no other manufacturer
has produced a greater variety of professional qualitymodels than Gibson. This book presents a documentedaccount of the instruments released during a highlycreative period from the 1930s up to the mid-60s, whichsaw the coming of age of the electric guitar. It describesall the models that have made history and contributed toestablishing the reputation of Gibson. This completelynew edition of Gibson Electrics features over 500illustrations, including 100 in color, and previouslyunpublished material. ______00330392 256 pages ...........................$24.95
GIBSON’S FABULOUSFLAT TOPSEldon Whitford, DavidVinopal, Dan ErlewineMiller Freeman BooksWho can forget the singularsound of the Everly Brothers’guitar in “Wake Up LittleSusie” and “Bye Bye Love”? Itwas the sound of a Gibson flat
top, one of the finest acoustic guitars ever produced.This great American icon is the subject of Gibson’sFabulous Flat Tops, a comprehensive book thatchronicles the history of the Gibson company and thegrowth and development of their flat top guitars. Itcovers every model from 1918 to the present; includesover 100 color photos and 150 b&w ones; includesreminiscences from many of the well-known performerswho play flat tops; and much more. 8-1/4" x 11".______00183310 208 pages ...........................$24.95
THE GIBSON L5ITS HISTORY ANDITS PLAYERS
by Adrian Ingramforeword by Bob BenedettoCenterstream PublishingIntroduced in 1922, theGibson L5 is the precursor ofthe modern archtop guitar. Itwas the first archtop to feature
f-holes, which allowed it to project through the horn-dominated bands of the day. Its strong, full, warm soundwas an immediate and overwhelming success that turnedthe heads of makers, players and listeners alike. This booktakes a look at its history and most famous players, from itscreation, through the Norlin years, to its standing today asthe world’s most popular jazz guitar. With its stunning 16-page full-color photo section, this book is a must for everyguitar enthusiast’s collection! 8-1/2" x 11".______00000216 112 pages ............................$29.95
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GRETSCH – THE GUITARS OF THE FRED GRETSCH CO.by Jay ScottCenterstream PublicationsThis is the comprehensive,must-own owner’s or collec-tor’s manual for any Gretschfan. It uncovers the history ofthe guitars through 32 pages of
color photos, hundreds of black & white photos, andforewords by Fred Gretsch, George Harrison, RandyBachman, Brian Setzer, and Duane Eddy. It contains 30chapters covering each Gretsch model in depth and asection of patent numbers and drawings for collectors.Find out what makes the essential rockabilly guitar such acollector’s item and such an icon of popular music history.______00000142 286 pages ............................$35.00
THE GRETSCH BOOK A COMPLETE HISTORY OFGRETSCH ELECTRIC GUITAR
by Tony Bacon & Paul DayMiller Freeman BooksThis book pulls together the fascinating story of thisAmerican guitar manufacturer,highlighting links with key
guitarists such as George Harrison, Duane Eddy and ChetAtkins. These three most famous of Gretsch players have theirguitars pictured among over 70 sensational colorphotographs of rare and unusual instruments that help makeThe Gretsch Book illuminate the history of this idiosyncraticguitar maker. Original interviews with many Gretschpersonnel add to a unique tour of the company’s remarkablyvaried and colorful history, as The Gretsch Book practicallyand entertainingly clarifies this much misunderstood andwonderfully inventive guitar maker. Includes an entirereference section containing valuable specifications forcollectors. 7-1/2" x 9-3/4" Hardcover.______00330226 108 pages ...........................$24.95
GUILD
THE GUILD GUITAR BOOKTHE COMPANY AND THEINSTRUMENTS – 1952-1977by Hans MoustHal LeonardGuild guitars have been aroundsince the early 1950s, and by thebeginning of the ’60s, thecompany had established a solid
reputation for its electric and acoustic archtops, which are stillwidely regarded today. Despite this enduring popularity, littlewas known about the history of Guild. The Guild Guitar Bookincludes a thorough history of the company and its guitars,including serial numbers, specifications, original prices, andall the information needed to date Guild guitars. Featureshundreds of photos, with a beautiful 40-page color section.______00330502 184 pages............................$39.95
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HÖFNER VIOLIN “BEATLE BASS”by Joe DunnNew Cavendish BooksThe Höfner Model 500/1 ViolinBass, also known as the “Beatlebass” because of its best-knownuser, is one of the mostrecognized bass guitars evermade. In two recent auctions,
their prized basses fetched prices of $175,000 and$200,000. In this book, Joe Dunn provides an overview ofthe guitar, including a brief history of the Höfner company,specifics about the model 500/1 (made in the late ‘50s andearly ‘60s), a look at some later examples, and a profile ofPaul McCartney. This high-quality, full-color book is aloving look at this famous instrument, perfect for all bassenthusiasts and Beatles fans. 7-1/2" x 10-1/2".______00330319 38 pages ..............................$17.95
LARSON BROTHERS
THE LARSONSCREATIONS, GUITARS ANDMANDOLINSby Robert HartmanCenterstream PublishingThis book is an account of twobrothers who were premierproducers of stringed instru-ments in the early part of this
century. Swedish immigrant cabinet makers Carl andAugust Larson made instruments that are conisdered todayto be some of the finest ever made. Lovingly researchedand written by Robert Hartman, grandson of Carl Larson,The Larsons Creations contains many beautiful colorphotos of these artful instruments, classic advertisements,and catalogs, and a CD featuring guitarist Muriel Andersonplaying 11 songs on 11 Larson instruments. Includessixteen pages of full-color photos. ______00000180 208 pages. Book/CD Pack ..$29.95
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THE MARTIN BOOKA COMPLETE ILLUSTRATEDHISTORY OF MARTIN GUITARS
by Walter CarterMiller Freeman BooksThe Martin Book chronicles thehistory of an instrument thatmirrors the development of theacoustic guitar and acousticmusic in America. This photo-
graphic 150-year journey pulls together the strands of thepast to create a fascinating and entertaining testimony to theunparalleled quality and craftmanship of the Martin acousticguitar. It features color photos of 75 classic and modernMartin guitars, a detailed reference section for collectorsand enthusiasts, and much more. 7-1/2" x 9-3/4".______00330149 108 pages ...........................$22.95
NATIONAL RESONATOR
THE HISTORY &ARTISTRY OFNATIONAL RESONATORINSTRUMENTSby Bob BrozmanCenterstream PublishingThese beautiful instrumentshave long been a favorite withmusicians. This book is ahistory, source book and own-
er’s manual for players and fans which covers the facts andfigures necessary for serious collectors. In addition tomany black and white historical photos, there is also a 32-page color section highlighting models. The book coversthe company’s full history, specific styles and models of allinstruments, Hawaiian, blues, and jazz artists who haveused Nationals, a history of their advertising, set-up andmaintenance, and much more. Appendixes include serialnumbers for all instruments, a company chronology and aHawaiian Artist Discography. ______00000154 296 pages ...........................$35.00
OVATION
HISTORY OF OVATIONby Walter CarterGuitar industry expert WalterCarter relates the story of oneof the 20th century’s mostinnovative companies, fromits owner’s humble begin-nings as a helicopter manu-facturer to its rise as thebiggest acoustic guitar maker
in the U.S. Features beautiful color photos of Ovationguitars, interviews with Ovation artists, and an appendixof guitar serial numbers for collectors.______00330187 128 pages ...........................$22.95
PAUL REED SMITH
THE PRS GUITAR BOOKA COMPLETE HISTORY OF PAULREED SMITH GUITARS
UPDATED EDITION
by Dave BurrluckBackbeat BooksPaul Reed Smith beganbuilding custom guitars in thelate 1970s for players rangingfrom Ted Nugent to Carlos
Santana. Now updated in paperback, this lush volumedocuments the latest developments at PRS – includingthe introduction of the Singlecut and Santana SE models– and showcases the stunning designs, technicalinnovations and ingenious workmanship of this cutting-edge company. Punctuating an anecdotal narrative, richcolor photos showcase the Smith-signed Signaturemodels, exquisite inlaid Dragons, Santanas and manymore, plus PRS’s renowned use of the finest maplewoods to create stunning “flame-top” and “quilt-top”effects. The first to tell Smith’s entire story, thishandsome paperback is an unparalleled treasure.Packed with collector details and specs. 9-7/8" x 12-1/2", hundreds of color photos. Softcover______00330953 142 pages............................$35.00
RICKENBACKER
RICKENBACKERby Richard SmithCenterstream PublicationsThis 256-page soft-cover bookgives a complete and illustrat-ed history of the developmentof Rickenbacker instrumentsfrom 1931 to the present.Rickenbacker is the onlybook of its kind to chronicle
the history of the company that in 1931 introducedelectric instruments to the world. The book providesinformation and full-color photos of the many artistswho have used and are using Rickenbacker instruments.Rickenbacker collectors will find this book invaluable asit contains recently discovered accurate facts previouslyunavailable to researchers. ______00000098 256 pages ...........................$35.00
THE RICKENBACKER BOOKA COMPLETE HISTORY OFRICKENBACKER ELECTRICGUITARS
by Tony Bacon & Paul DayGPI BooksThis book traces the historyand story of the remarkableand unique Rickenbacker
guitars. Rare, unusual and outstanding Rickenbackermodels are shown in specially commissioned full-colorphotographs. Meticulous listings for the collector detailall the company’s electric guitars from 1932 to 1994.Essential reading for players and collectors. 7-1/2" x 9-3/4" Hardcover.______00330200 96 pages .............................$19.95
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ACOUSTIC GUITARSAND OTHER FRETTEDINSTRUMENTSA PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY
by George Gruhn & Walter CarterGPI BooksMost people aren’t aware thatthe guitar was not always king inthe United States. Until the
1930’s, the guitar actually played “second fiddle” to otherfretted instruments. This book chronicles the history anddevelopment of guitars, banjos, and mandolins in America.800 color photos detail the evolution of these instruments,from primitive minstrel banjos to elaborately inlaid classicbanjos and jazz banjos; from “taterbug” mandolins to classicGibson models signed by the legendary Lloyd Loar; and a widearray of flat top, archtop, and resonator guitars. 8-1/2" x 11".______00330343 320 pages ...........................$29.95
THE ART OF INLAYDESIGN & TECHNIQUE FORFINE WOODWORKING
by Larry RobinsonMiller Freeman BooksThis exquisite book is both acelebration of the art of inlayand a hands-on guide to itsmaterials, tools, and tech-
niques. Includes over 70 color photos, diagrams, andhow-to instructions and design insights from LarryRobinson, inlay artist for Fleetwood Mac, The Who, LedZeppelin, and others. A must-have for anyone interested inthis fascinating art form. 7-3/8" x 9-1/4" Now in softcover!______00330495 112 pages............................$19.95
BEATLES GEAR –REVISED EDITIONALL THE FAB FOUR’SINSTRUMENTS, FROMSTAGE TO STUDIO
by Andy BabiukBackbeat BooksJust how did the Beatles getthose fantastic sounds? Now itcan be told: Here at last in this
revised edition the story of all the instruments and gear thatthe fab four used from their earliest days to the group’sbreak-up. With a foreword by acclaimed Beatles authorMark Lewisohn, this book tells it like it was.Limited Hardcover Edition______00331049 256 Pages ...........................$45.00Softcover Edition______00330993 256 Pages ...........................$29.95
THE BONEHEAD’S GUIDE TO GUITARSby Dominic HiltonPlease see the Bonehead’s Guides page for completedescription.______00695332 ...............................................$9.95
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CLASSIC GUITARSU.S.A.A PRIMER FOR THE VINTAGEGUITAR COLLECTOR
by Willie G. MoseleyForeword by Stan JayCenterstream PublicationsThis is a book for anyone wholoves guitars – whether youwant to just learn more about
them and their history, or if you are tempted to enter theworld of collecting. It includes descriptions of over 125brand names and over 540 photos, as well as sections onguitar terminology and parts information. You will alsolearn how to recognize counterfeits and forgeries. ______00000139 160 Pages ...........................$19.95
THE CLASSICAL GUITAR –REVISED & EXPANDED5TH EDITIONITS EVOLUTION, PLAYERS ANDPERSONALITIES SINCE 1800by Maurice SummerfieldForeword by David RussellAshley Mark Publishing Co.
This brand new book features all the original biographicalentries updated with new photographs where applicable.There are also 100 new biographical entries in theplayers, composers, and makers section. This new editiongives the reader a full and clear picture of the classicalguitar’s development since the beginning of the nineteenthcentury. Also included are informative sections oncomposers, scholars, flamenco guitarists and guitarmakers. The book’s collection of several hundredphotographs is the most complete to be published in onevolume. There are extensive listings of the most importantclassical guitar recordings. The final section, Sources ofSupply, guides readers to where they can obtain thebooks, recordings, music and magazines listed in thebook. Without a doubt, this new edition will be theessential work of reference on the subject of classicalguitar for years to come!______00330785 372 pages............................$39.95
THE CLASSICAL GUITAR BOOKA COMPLETE HISTORY
edited by John MorrishBackbeat BooksOffering essays by the world’stop experts in a full-color,coffee-table quality book, this isthe first work to tell the complete
story of the classical guitar and its repertoire, players andmakers – from its 19th century European roots to moderninternational interpretations. This handsome softcovervolume features lavish photography of classical guitarsmade by the best luthiers in the world. Additional essayscover use of the classical guitar in pop music, differentplaying and teaching techniques, the collectors’ market,and the science of the guitar. It also features profiles oflegendary artists such as Andrés Segovia, Julian Bream andJohn Williams, plus a full discography, a glossary, an index,a bibliography, and a guitar measurement chart.______00330989 ...........................................$29.95
COWBOY GUITARSby Steve Evans and Ron Middlebrookforeword by Roy Rogers, Jr.CenterstreamBack in the good old days, allof America was infatuated withthe singing cowboys of moviesand radio. This huge interestled to the production of
“cowboy guitars.” These were guitars manufactured withwestern scenes painted right on the guitar, and were soldby stores such as Sears and Montgomery Wards. Thisfun, fact-filled book is an outstanding roundup of thesewonderful instruments, starting with the Gene Autrymodel of 1932, through guitars made to capitalize on thepopularity of the Lone Ranger and Roy Rogers, upthrough present-day makers. Includes hundreds offantastic photos, a 32-page color section, andbiographies of the artists behind the guitars, plus achapter on leading custom guitar maker Greg Rich,showcasing some of the western guitars he has built. Amust for every guitar collector!______00000281 Softcover .............................$35.00______00000303 Hardcover ...........................$55.00
CUSTOM GUITARSA COMPLETE GUIDE TOCONTEMPORARYHANDCRAFTED GUITARS
String Letter PublishingThis beautiful book is acomprehensive guide to thenew Golden Age of handcraftedacoustic guitars! Illustratedwith full-color photos of
custom instruments throughout, this rich resource alsocontains profiles of top luthiers, advice on buying a custominstrument, and an extensive directory with completecontact information for hundreds of makers.Encompassing steel-string flattops, nylon-strings,resonators & Hawaiians, archtops and more, CustomGuitars presents the history and current state of the art ofguitar making. Includes an intro by Alex de Grassi.______00330564 150 pages............................$39.95
ELECTRIC GUITARSAND BASSES A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY
by George Gruhn & Walter CarterMiller Freeman BooksThis follow-up to AcousticGuitars And Other FrettedInstruments is a stunning full-color journey from the mid-
1930s to the present, depicting the technical and aestheticdevelopment of the American electric guitar – theHawaiian, “Spanish-neck,” full-depth hollowbody,solidbody, and thinbody. This photographic history showshow major manufacturers such as Gibson, Fender,Rickenbacker, National, and others helped make theelectric guitar an icon in pop culture and the dominantinstrument in pop music. ______00330344 250 pages ...........................$24.95
FUZZ & FEEDBACKCLASSIC GUITAR MUSICOF THE ’60S
edited by Tony BaconMiller Freeman BooksEverything changed in theSixties, not the least music. Atthe heart of this mesmerizingdecade was the electric guitar.Bent, distorted, reverbed and
overloaded, its sound drove some of the mostrevolutionary music ever made. This colorful book,decked out with 340 color photos and four fold-outspreads, traces the guitars, players and music of the ’60syear by year – from folk-rock to surf to psychedelia, plusjazz, blues and country. A special section features TheBeatles and their influential axes.______00330573 88 pages..............................$19.95
GRUHN’S GUIDE TO VINTAGE GUITARS – 2ND EDITIONAN IDENTIFICATION GUIDEFOR AMERICAN FRETTED INSTRUMENTS
by George Gruhn andWalter CarterMiller Freeman Books
The original version of this guide has sold over 30,000copies. This new edition has been expanded by 25% andpromises to become an invaluable resource. Forcollectors, dealers and players, this completely updated“field guide” provides specifications, serial numbers,and more for determining the originality of vintageAmerican acoustic and electric fretted instruments.Detailing thousands of models by every majormanufacturer, the book now includes expandedcoverage of Martin, Guild, Mosrite, Dobro, Gibsonbanjos, Fender amps, Gibson amps, plus updates on thelatest models from Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker, andothers since 1990. 6" x 9".______00330455 582 pages............................$27.95
GUITAR FACTS edited by Joe BennettOrganized alphabetically in aneasy-to-use A-Z format, this lively,fully illustrated, comprehensiveguide consists of authoritativeentries, each one within a themeallowing the reader to trace anarea of particular interest –
whether musical styles, manufacturers, people or guitarmodels – using extensive cross-referencing. Burning to get theskinny on the electric sitar? Alongside a photo of theinstrument, you’ll read about when it was developed, and whoplayed it. Need to know the essential structure of an R&B riff?The notation is provided for a shuffle rhythm, a straight-eighthsrhythm, and more. Looking for some background on theartistry of Black Sabbath’s Tony Lommi? You’ll find it here,including an action photo and lineup of their key albums.Designed in a handsome 9 x 12 illustrated hardcover format.Guitar Facts belongs in the library of everyone who playsguitar and everyone who loves the instrument. Full-colorillustrations throughout; Paperback.______00330996 224 pages ...........................$19.95
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THE GUITARHANDBOOK THE ESSENTIAL ENCYCLOPEDIAFOR EVERY GUITAR PLAYER
by Ralph DenyerThe Guitar Handbook is thecomplete guide to playing theguitar – from simple chords toadvanced improvisations. Itsuniquely devised learning
program combines specially commissioned, step-by-stepphotographs with a chord dictionary containing over 800easy-to-follow fingerings, and clear, concise text. It is alsoa comprehensive manual on guitar hardware andperformance technology, sound equipment, specialeffects, and recording facilities. It examines every aspectof guitar maintenance, repair, and customizing, as well ashighlighting over 20 world-famous guitarists. 43 pageswith full-color photos and illustrations. 8-1/2" x 11".______00330105 256 pages ...........................$27.50
GUITAR IDENTIFICATION –REVISED 3RD EDITIONby André DuchossoirNow thoroughly revised andexpanded to include featuresand serial numbers from the1990s, Guitar Identificationis a reference workbook fordating the guitars made by
Fender, Gibson, Gretsch and Martin. It provides the mostcomprehensive lists of serial numbers ever published onthese legendary manufacturers, and covers typicalfeatures to help collectors assess the vintage of theirelectric or acoustic guitars. 9" x 12"______00330478 56 pages ...............................$9.95
GUITAR STORIES,VOLUME TWOTHE HISTORIES OFCOOL GUITARS
by Michael WrightVintage Guitar BooksAuthor Michael Wright buildson the success of his GuitarStories, Volume One in thisseries of histories of cool
guitars. Volume Two continues Wright’s incredibleresearch and painstaking attention to detail and coversKay guitars, Alama, Veleno, Martin electrics, Maccaferri,and Guild. As with Volume One, hundreds of color andblack & white photos are included, and the book is fullyindexed. 8-1/2" x 11".______00330322 320 pages ...........................$19.95
GUITARS THATSHOOK THE WORLDGuitar World magazine presentsan awe-inspiring photo gallery ofmore than 70 guitars which, inthe hands of some of rock, blues,and country’s greatest players,helped make music history.Accompanying the full-colorphotos is background on the
guitars, including technical information as well as anecdotes.Among the guitars are instruments used by legendarymusicians such as Edward Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, B.B.King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Elvis Presley, and Eric Clapton.______00330119 156 pages ...........................$19.95
HAWAIIAN STEELGUITARcompiled & edited by Lorene RuymarCenterstream PublicationsSponsored by the HawaiianGuitar AssociationThe term “steel guitar” canrefer to instruments withmultiple tunings, 6 to 14 strings,
and even multiple fretboards. To add even more confusion,the term “Hawaiian guitar” refers to an instrument playedflat on the lap with a steel bar outside of Hawaii, but inHawaii, it is the early term for the slack key guitar. LoreneRuymar clears up the confusion in her new book that takesa look at Hawaiian music; the origin of the steel guitar andits spread throughout the world; Hawaiian playing styles,techniques and tunings; and more. Includes hundreds ofphotos, a foreword by Jerry Byrd, and a bibliography andsuggested reading list. ______00000192 202 pages ...........................$29.95
HOW TO BUY A VINTAGE GUITAR taught by George GruhnPlease see the Hal Leonard Video Catalog______00641153 .............................................$29.95
THE STEVE HOWE GUITAR COLLECTIONby Steve Howe &Tony BaconMiller Freeman BooksAs a guitarist for Yes, Asia, GTR,and Anderson BrufordWakeman Howe, Steve Howehas traveled the world,acquiring an enviable collection
of 125 guitars – from antique lyres to modern solidbodyelectrics – made by incredible craftsmen and played bysome of the most infamous guitarists ever. The large-format(9-3/4" x 12-1/2") and full-color photographs show off thissplendid collection at nearly half-size. A separate listing inthe book features highlights of the collection at three-quarter size. A separate listing in the book featuresexhaustive data on each instrument. Personal memories ofSteve Howe’s musical career and individual instrumentscontribute entertaining insights into the world ofprofessional guitar players. 9-3/4" x 12-1/2".______00183311 88 pages .............................$29.95
THE OFFICIAL VINTAGEGUITAR® MAGAZINEPRICE GUIDE, 2003 EDITIONby Alan Greenwood and Gil HembreeVintage Guitar BooksFrom Vintage Guitar maga-zine, the country’s largestpublication on classic guitars
and amps, comes the authoritative and completelyupdated The Official Vintage Guitar Price Guide,2003. New this year is a “Cases and Components”section with values on parts and cases and an expandedsection on amplifier values. Nearly 600 photos illustratethis guide to market values for around 450 differentbrands of vintage to recent-model acoustic and electricguitars, amps, basses, effects pedals, mandolins, lapsteels, ukuleles and steel guitars. The VG Price Guide2003 offers more detailed model listings and brandhistories, and is fully indexed for ease of use. This 2003edition updates the informative introduction explainingthe economic “hows and whys” of the guitar market.______00330965 ...........................................$19.95
PICKSTHE COLORFUL SAGA OFVINTAGE CELLULOIDGUITAR PLECTRUMS
by Will HooverMiller Freeman BooksImagine a world with no guitarpicks. Nothing but muted
mandolins and bare-fingered banjos. No sounds of DocWatson, Chet Atkins, or Stevie Ray Vaughan. You might as wellimagine a song without a tune. This eye-catching book full ofstunning color photos looks at the history of the pick andincludes fantastic picks of every shape, design, and material.Also includes a commemorative pick! 6-1/2" x 6-1/2".______00330183 108 pages ...........................$12.95
STAR GUITARS –GUITARS & PLAYERSTHAT HAVE HELPEDSHAPE MODERNMUSICby Neville MartenCenterstream Publications Star Guitars looks at therelationships between the
guitars & their players that have made music what it istoday. Features 102 color pages & interesting accounts ofgreat musicians and the guitar companies that forged theway into the future: Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Martin, aswell as international manufacturers like John Birch,Burns, Hofner, Warwick, and Zemaitis. Written byGuitarist magazine editor Neville Marten, with a forewordby Gary Moore. Full-color throughout. 8" x 11".______00000168 106 Pages ...........................$24.95
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BASS SECRETSWHERE TODAY’S BASS STYLISTSGET TO THE BOTTOM LINE
compiled by John StixCherry Lane MusicBass Secrets brings together 48 columns highlightingspecific topics – ranging from the technical to thephilosophical – from masters such as Stu Hamm,Randy Coven, Tony Franklin and Billy Sheehan. Clearlyillustrated with musical examples.______02500100 .........................................$12.95
CLASSICS ILLUSTRATEDWHERE BACH MEETS ROCK
by Robert PhillipsCherry Lane MusicClassics Illustrated is designed to demonstrate forreaders and players the links between rock andclassical music. Each column highlights one musicalconcept and provides clear examples in both styles ofmusic. This cool book lets you study moving bass linesover stationary chords in the music of Bach and Guns N’Roses, learn the similarities between “Leyenda” and“Diary of a Madman,” and much more!______02500101 64 pages .............................$9.95
GUITAR SECRETScompiled by John StixCherry Lane MusicHere is a compilation of playing tips presented in a simpleand clear manner. These are fully self-contained nuggetsguitarists can cash in at their next jam session. The secretsrevealed come from Rick Derringer, Elliott Randall, BuckDharma, Jeff Watson and Joe Satriani. Illustrated withmusical examples.______02500099 80 pages ...........................$10.95
IN THE LISTENING ROOMWHERE ARTISTS CRITIQUE THE MUSIC OF THEIR PEERS
compiled by John StixCherry Lane MusicIn the Listening Room provides a unique opportunity forreaders to hear major recording artists comment on themusic of their peers. Includes critiques by music legendslike Aerosmith, Jeff Beck, Buddy Guy, Eric Johnson, DaveNavarro, Joe Satriani, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and manyothers! 6" x 9"______02500097 224 pages .........................$14.95
GUITAR MAGAZINE PRESENTSGuitar Presents is a series of books comprised of the finest transcriptions and educationalcolumns from Guitar magazine. Arranged by topic, each book is packed with usefulinformation, clearly presented and often complemented by the insights of the greatest guitariststhat rock music has ever known.
THE ULTIMATE GUITAR BOOKby Tony BaconNo book has ever broughttogether so many guitars in suchkeen detail and rich portrayal,featuring specially commis-sioned photographs of over 450famous, rare and vintage guitars.
It is packed with construction and design information whichbrings each instrument to life. In addition, it contains profilesof great guitar designers and their pioneering innovativeworkshops. The Ultimate Guitar Book is quite simply themost beautiful book on the guitar ever produced; its opulentillustration is complemented by extensive factual narrative.The book is certain to become a definitive reference work onthe subject, and makes immensely pleasurable browsing forguitar players and collectors alike, from beginner toprofessional. 9" x 11".______00330373 192 full-color pages............$27.50
VINTAGE GUITARSTHE INSTRUMENTS, THEPLAYERS, AND THE MUSIC
String Letter PublishingVintage Guitars: The Instru-ments, the Players, and theMusic is the first pictorialreference work to offer guitarenthusiasts, players and collec-tors an opportunity to explore
the eventful, endless give-and-take between musicians andinstrument makers that has produced America’s popularmusic and its quintessential instrument. Generouslyillustrated with more than 150 photos of players,instruments, catalog pages and other memorabilia, thisbook features everything from the elegant Americanguitars of the 19th century to the evolving dreadnought,jumbo, 12-string, archtop resophonic and more – originalinstruments as well as contemporary incarnations andreissues. It spotlights the guitars of Leadbelly, JimmieRodgers, the Everly Brothers, Tony Rice, Emmylou Harris,Ben Harper and others. The collector’s edition features thebook in a classy, hard-back slip case.______00330780 Softcover .............................$39.95______00330781 Hardcover – Collector’s
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Guitar One Presents GUITAR QUESTIONSTHE NOVICE’S GUIDE TO GUITAR REPAIRS
by Barry LipmanCherry Lane MusicThis book is comprised of reprints of the “Guitar Questions” columns that ran in Guitar magazinefor over a decade. Written by luthier Barry Lipman, it offers clear, precise and simple explanationson how to make minor repairs and adjustments to your instrument. The column was aimed at playerswho were neither guitar builders nor repairmen. Sample questions addressed include: What are theadvantages of big frets? • What is the best way to care for the fretboard? • What is meant by“intonation” and what is involved in adjusting it? • What does a truss rod do and how does it work?• How tight should the bridge pins be on a steel-string acoustic? Find the answers to these and manymore relevant inquiries in Guitar Questions. 6" x 9"______02500377 ................................................................................................................$10.95
Guitar One PresentsLEGENDS OF LEAD GUITARTHE BEST OF INTERVIEWS: 1995-2000Cherry Lane MusicWho can explain the extensive thought processes and flights of fancy by which a virtuoso guitarist makesa metal, wood & wire contraption sing, snarl, whisper or weep? None but the artist. Hence this book.Legends of Lead Guitar is a fascinating compilation of Guitar One magazine interviews with today’sgreatest lead guitarists – and your backstage pass to the art of the rock’n’roll axe! From deeply rootedblues giants to the most fearless pioneers, legendary players reveal how they achieve their extraordinarycraft. Artists featured include: AC/DC • Aerosmith • Jeff Beck • Black Crowes • Bush • Coal Chamber• Collective Soul • Creed • Deftones • Ani DiFranco • Kevin Eubanks • Foo Fighters • Goo Goo Dolls• Buddy Guy • Warren Haynes • Eric Johnson • Kid Rock • B.B. King • Kiss • Korn • Lenny Kravitz •Jonny Lang • Alex Lifeson • Limp Bizkit • Live • Metallica • Dave Navarro • Jimmy Page • Pantera •Les Paul • Rage Against the Machine • Red Hot Chili Peppers • Carlos Santana • Kenny WayneShepherd • Soundgarden • Stone Temple Pilots • Andy Summers • Third Eye Blind • 311 • Steve Vai• Eddie Van Halen • and more! 8-1/2" x 11"______02500329 ................................................................................................................$14.95
Guitar One Presents OPEN EARS A JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE WITH GUITAR IN HAND
by Steve MorseCherry Lane MusicMost people know the part about them doing what they love to do best in front of a throng of ador-ing fans. The less obvious part of a musician’s job description can include dealing with a broken-down band bus, lights falling from the stage, people who don’t pay, and other occupational hazards.In this collection of 50 Guitar magazine columns from the mid-’90s on, guitarist Steve Morse (SteveMorse Band, Dixie Dregs, Deep Purple) sets the story straight about what being a working musicianreally means. He deals out philosophy and practical advice on: playing with the band, songwritingand developing a style, recording and equipment, and much more, through anecdotes of his manyfascinating hard-knock lessons learned. 6" x 9"
“Self-teaching, adjusting to fit the situation, and good people skills are the keys to making ithappen. Learning these skills, in addition to mastering technique, seems to be the way to go.”– Steve Morse
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Guitar One Presents STUDIO CITY by Carl VerheyenCherry Lane MusicProfessional guitarist Carl Verheyen chronicles his career as one of L.A.’s top-call session players inthis complete collection of his Studio City columns from Guitar magazine. He draws on his vastexperience to advise guitarists how to: exercise studio etiquette and act professionally; acquire,assemble and set up gear for sessions; use the tricks of the trade to become a studio hero; get repeatcall-backs; and much more. This is the handbook for recording guitarists who want a career as aprofessional studio player! 6" x 9"______02500195 ..................................................................................................................$9.95
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DOWN BEAT: 60 YEARS OF JAZZFeaturing more than 250 pagesof classic interviews andphotography from the archivesof the world’s premiere jazzmagazine. This history of DownBeat magazine serves as ahistory of the 20th century astold through the creators of
America’s only original musical form: jazz. Down Beat:60 Years of Jazz serves as a loving tribute to that historyand the unforgettable artists who made it, offering rareglimpses into the lives and times of such notables as LouisArmstrong, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, CountBasie, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Ornette Coleman,Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk, Stan Getz, HerbieHancock, Wynton Marsalis and many, many more. Thisbook is a must-have reference for jazz fans! 8-1/2" x 11".______00330114 272 pages ...........................$22.95
ECHO AND TWANGCLASSIC GUITAR MUSICOF THE ’50S
edited by Tony BaconBackbeat BooksThis book plugs you into adecade in popular music andpop culture that simply couldnot have happened without theelectric guitar. Year by year,
you’ll discover the guitars, players (Buddy Holly, ChuckBerry, Bo Diddley, Barney Kessel and many more) anddevelopments that impacted jazz, blues and country –and gave birth to a timeless movement calledrock’n’roll. In stunning full-color throughout, it alsofeatures classic ads, catalogs, movie posters and otherfascinating ’50s memorabilia. Includes an index and abibliography.______00330772 88 pages..............................$19.95
GUITAR PEOPLEby Willie G. MoseleyVintage Guitar BooksWith two or three interviews ineach issue of Vintage Guitarmagazine, Willie G. Moseley hasto be one of the most prolificguitar player interviewers onEarth. This, his fourth book,contains over 60 of his best
interviews from the past several years with the greats ofyesterday and today, including legends such as B.B. King,Billy Gibbons, Duane Eddy, and many more. Guitar Peopleis fully illustrated and has an added bonus of tours ofseveral American guitar companies. 8-1/2" x 11".______00330321 246 pages ...........................$14.95
THE JAZZ GUITAR –4TH EDITIONby Maurice J. SummerfieldAshley Mark Publications“This book is an excellentreference...a pictorial blow-by-blow account of the jazzguitar’s history from thefirst occurrences at theturn of the century to thepresent.” – Guitar Player magazine
An absolute must for jazz lovers and guitarists alike, this is thefirst book ever to be written which covers, in a definitive way,the guitar’s role in jazz. This new edition has been expandedto include bios of the leading jazz-rock fusion players. Themain part of the book is devoted to over 250 detailedbiographies of the major jazz guitarists since 1895. Thecollection of photographs of jazz guitarists is the finest andmost complete put together under one cover. In addition, itincludes a chapter listing every important jazz guitarrecording ever made, and a final section, “Sources Of Supply”that ensures that nearly every record, book and piece of musiclisted can be obtained by the reader. 8-1/4" x 11-1/2".______00330374 344 pages ...........................$39.50
JAZZIZ CHRONICLES: THE GUITARISTA COLLECTION OF INTERVIEWS,REVIEWS & FEATURES FROM THEAWARD-WINNING MAGAZINE
Book/CD PackCherry Lane MusicThis book with companion CDshowcases interviews, reviews,
and features – ranging from the most popular to the mostobscure guitarists – selected from the pages of nearly 20years of JAZZIZ Magazine. Leading jazz writers give you aninside look at contemporary and legendary performers,including George Benson, Les Paul, Herb Ellis, LarryCoryell, Sonny Sharrock, Al Di Meola, Bill Frisell, PatMartino, John Scofield, Jim Hall, Pat Metheny, WesMontgomery, Lee Ritenour, Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, and ahost of others. Discover the history of the jazz guitar andenjoy JAZZIZ’s top picks from its second talent search onthe companion CD – Brian Hughes, Michael Gulezian,Rick Zunigar, Randy Bernsen, James Vincent, DaveLowrey, George Simon, John Paul, Dave Onderdonk, DaveOccipinti, Bill Mize, and Christopher Cortez.______02500354 144 pages............................$19.95
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TIPBOOKSTipbooks are handy, accessible, thorough andconvenient reference guides giving musicianseverything they want to know about their instruments– and nothing they don’t! They are written incollaboration with and proofread by musicians,teachers, technicians and other experts, and are idealfor beginners, students and advanced players.Features include: the instrument in bird’s-eye view •lessons, teachers and practicing • dozens of clearillustrations • selecting and play-testing theinstrument • a glossary – and all jargon explained •basic background information • price indications •the history and the family of the instrument • andmore.As a bonus, special Tipcodes throughout the booksgive you access to much additional information(short movies, soundtracks, photos and more) atwww.tipbook.com!
TIPBOOK – ACOUSTIC GUITARTHE BEST GUIDE TO YOURINSTRUMENT
by Hugo PinksterboerThe Tipbook CompanyThe Acoustic Guitar book coverstopics such as: selecting and play-testing guitars, buying strings, picksand other accessories, mainte-
nance, tuning, and a guitar player's glossary._____00330890 ...........................................$9.95
TIPBOOK – ELECTRIC GUITAR &BASS GUITARTHE BEST GUIDE TO YOURINSTRUMENT
by Hugo PinksterboerThe Tipbook CompanyThe Electric Guitar and BassTipbook covers choosing andbuying guitars and basses; brands;
selecting, cleaning and changing strings; tuning;maintenance; accessories and more._____00330958 ...........................................$9.95
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Guitar One Presents LEGENDS OF LEAD GUITARTHE BEST OF INTERVIEWS:1995-2000Cherry Lane MusicPlease see the Guitar OnePresents feature page.
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LEGENDS OF ROCK GUITAR THE ESSENTIAL REFERENCE OFROCK'S GREATEST GUITARISTS
by Pete Prown & HP NewquistThis book is a virtual encyclo-pedia of great electric guitarplayers, with 35 chaptersexamining the major players
in each important era of rock. The book begins withrock's birth from the blues, covering masters likeRobert Johnson and Muddy Waters. It proceeds to coverrockabilly greats like Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, BuddyHolly; through the mop tops and matching suits of theBritish Invasion; to the psychedelia of the Dead andHendrix; glam rock's dresses and distortion; fusionvirtuosos like Metheny, Gambale, and Henderson; metalmasters; shred stars; grunge gods; grindcore; and muchmore. Legends of Rock Guitar is not only a greatresource for guitar fans, but an interesting and well-researched chronology of the rock idiom. 8-1/2" x 11".______00330019 300 pages ...........................$22.95
MASTERS OF JAZZ GUITARTHE STORY OF THE PLAYERSAND THEIR MUSIC
edited by Charles AlexanderMiller Freeman BooksWritten by some of the world’sleading jazz authorities, thisstunning book honors the
brilliant artistry and music of selected virtuoso jazzguitarists past and present, reveals how they haveredefined jazz over the years, and explores keydevelopments for the guitar in the world of jazz since theearly 1900s. It also includes two hundred compellingcolor photographs that bring the players and theirinstruments to life. Hardcover. 10" x 12-3/4"______00330491 176 pages............................$39.95
1000 GREATGUITARISTSBook/CD Packby Hugh GregoryGPI BooksThis book is the most wide-ranging critical guide to theworld’s finest guitar players. Itoffers clear insights into thestyles and careers not only of
top international stars, but also of lesser known recordingsession players and stage sidemen. It spans all styles ofguitar playing, including rock, jazz, country, classical,blues, folk, and more. A biography and evaluation of everyguitarist is combined with listings of players’ keyinstruments and suggestions of their best recordings.Includes 30 color pages. The CD includes tracks fromeach of the twelve guitarists featured on the color spreads,providing an unforgettable example of each player’sunique style and technique. 7-3/4" x 9-1/2".______00330285 164 pages ...........................$24.95
Guitar One Presents OPEN EARS A JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE WITHGUITAR IN HAND
by Steve MorseCherry Lane MusicPlease see the Guitar One Presentsfeature on page 818 for a completedescription.
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ROCK TROUBADOURSby Jeffrey Pepper RodgersAcoustic Guitar Backstage SeriesString Letter PublishingIn these revealing conversa-tions, today’s top artists offer alook inside their creativeprocess as songwriters, gui-tarists, recording artists and
performers. Includes Jerry Garcia and David Grisman,Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Ani DiFranco,Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, Indigo Girls, BenHarper, Chris Whitley and more.______00330752 128 pages............................$14.95
SECRETS FROM THE MASTERSCONVERSATIONS WITH 50GREAT GUITAR PLAYERS
GPI BooksInterviews with 50 of theworld’s greatest guitaristsspanning the past 25 years andcollected into one information-packed volume. Based on
articles originally published in Guitar Player, SecretsFrom the Masters features the most influential guitaristsof our time – from legends such as Chuck Berry, CarlPerkins and B.B. King to Joe Satriani, Eddie Van Halen andEric Clapton, and all genres in-between. This bookcelebrates the guitarists who have forever altered the waywe play and think about the guitar. Within these interviewsyou will find poetry and prophesy, the outrageous and thesublime, plus rare photos, challenging music, groovygear, groundbreaking techniques and other glimpses intogreatness. 8-1/2" x 11".______00699362 287 Pages ...........................$19.95
ARTIST BOOKS
CHET ATKINSTHE LIFE, LEGEND,AND LEGACY OF A MUSICAL GIANT
by Rusty RussellBackbeat BooksThis well-rounded portrait re-veals the late Chet Atkins’unique impact on popularmusic, tracing his path fromrural isolation to international
fame. Embracing country, rock ’n’ roll, and jazz, Atkinsrecorded nearly 120 solo releases and hundreds more asa sideman. As manager of RCA Nashville, he helped makethat city a music hub. As producer and A&R executive,Atkins nurtured rock ’n’ roll through Elvis Presley, andhelped shape modern country music when he signedWillie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. The book also de-scribes the design insights that Atkins gave top guitarmanufacturers, leading to such famous models asGretsch’s Chet Atkins Country Gentleman and Gibson’sChet Atkins CE. Details on the history and technology ofthe guitars, amplifiers, and other equipment Atkins usedare provided, plus a discography and music analysis of theunmistakable Atkins style. 6" x 9"______00330978 350 pages............................$24.95
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JEFF BECK – CRAZY FINGERSby Annette CarsonBackbeat BooksThe definitive, unauthorizedbiography of Jeff Beck! Thiswell-researched, enlighteningbook positions Jeff Beck’sastonishing achievements –like the pioneering of feedback
– within the musical climate of the times. Chronicling hisincarnations before and with the Yardbirds, the Jeff BeckGroup and beyond, the book describes in detail: Beck’sfavored Fender guitars; passion for hot rods;relationships with Rod Stewart, Jimmy Page, JimiHendrix, Buddy Guy and other artists; love of rockabilly;recording collaborations ranging from Donovan to TinaTurner; landmark solo and instrumental work; andmuch more. Includes a wealth of personal, musical andhistorical detail, great photos, and a comprehensivediscography.______00330738 272 pages............................$15.95
MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD– IF YOU LOVETHESE BLUESAn Oral Historyby Jan Mark Wolin and Bill KeenomForeword by Carlos SantanaMiller Freeman BooksGuitarist Michael Bloomfieldshot to stardom in the ’60s
with The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Bob Dylan, TheElectric Flag, and on Al Kooper’s “Super Session.” Hisstory is told in the words of his brother, musicians suchas B.B. King, producer Paul Rothchild, and dozens more– including Bloomfield himself. With a foreword byCarlos Santana, this book also includes a CD ofunreleased early studio tracks. Hardcover.______00330595 280 pages............................$24.95
ROY BUCHANAN –AMERICAN AXEby Phil CarsonBackbeat BooksRoy Buchanan was a “gui-tarist’s guitarist” who shunnedfame for a musical odyssey onAmerica’s roadhouse circuitwith his battered Telecaster –melding blues, country, jazz
and rock like no player before or since. This is acompelling road trip through the gritty world of honkytonks and beer joints where this enigmatic journeymanpreferred to play. Readers meet the biggest names in popmusic and legions of unknowns along the way, from thedawn of rock ’n’ roll to Buchanan’s puzzling death in1988.
“We just sat there aghast ... It was some of the bestplaying I’ve ever heard ... He defied all the laws ofverse-chorus-verse and just blazed.” – Jeff Beck“Roy was one of the creators in the pioneering ofunusual sounds. It seemed as though I washearing them come first from Roy Buchanan.”
– Les Paul______00330775 288 pages............................$17.95
A WISHED-FOR SONG:A PORTRAIT OFJEFF BUCKLEYPhotos & Interviewsby Merri CyrWhen Jeff Buckley drowned inMemphis in 1997 at the age of30, the music world lost one of
its most original and promising voices. His 1994 debutLP Grace showcased his soaring eight-octave vocal rangeand fluid guitar playing, and was hailed as an instantclassic, winning him legions of devoted fans the worldover. Photographer Merri Cyr was there from thebeginning, shooting his album covers and accompanyinghim on tour, capturing priceless images of Buckley’sboundless charisma and many-sided personality. Nowshe has assembled an unforgettable and poignantcollection of recollections from friends and members ofhis inner circle and photographs, many never beforeseen, of an artist whose untimely death – and thetimeless music he left behind – continue to resonate.Hardcover, 340 full-color photos. 8-1/8" x 8-3/4"______00330881 160 pages............................$30.00
BLUE MELODY – TIM BUCKLEYREMEMBEREDby Lee UnderwoodBackbeat BooksCelebrating the personal andmusical legacy of Tim Buckley,Blue Melody tells the untold storyof an exceptionally gifted andcharismatic singer-songwriter
rebel of the 1960s. Written by Buckley’s lead guitaristand close friend, this comination of fond memoir andincisive biography is a remembrance of concerts, tours,recording sessions, friends, family, and fellow musicians– and the tumultuous times in which they lived. It is alsoan informed appraisal of Buckley’s dramatic creativeodyssey, offering in-depth insight into his complex andsometimes self-destructive personality. The vividnarrative depicts Buckley’s panoramic evolution acrossfolk, folk-rock, jazz, avant-garde, and funk-rock,highlighting his refusal to be defined by critical orcommercial success. Revealing Buckley’s poeticintelligence and captivating humor, Blue Melodyrecounts dozens of behind-the-scenes stories, plus newinformation on the circumstances surrounding hisalcohol and heroin overdose in 1975 at age 28.______00330980 290 pages............................$19.95
MARIO CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO – HIS LIFE AND WORKSFOR GUITARby Corazón OteroCastelnuovo-Tedesco was apopular composer of film andclassical music whosereputation continues to growsince his death in 1968. Thisextensive biography includes a
gold mine of fact, history, opinion and personalreminisence. It is augmented by a list of his guitar worksand their publishers as well as a discography.______00330497 168 pages............................$24.95
CHARLIECHRISTIAN –SOLO FLIGHT2ND EDITIONTHE SEMINAL ELECTRIC GUITARIST
by Peter BroadbentAshley Mark PublishingAlthough he made only a fewrecords in his short life,Charlie Christian was themajor influence on virtually
every jazz and pop guitarist from his death until nearly25 years later, when rock emerged. The first majorsoloist on the electric guitar, he elevated the instrumentfrom its meager role in the rhythm section to a spiritedforce to be reckoned with. This book uncovers thehistory of this influential player, from the start of hisfortuitous encounter with John Hammond, to his role inthe Benny Goodman Big Band and Sextet. Features lotsof photos. 8-1/4" x 11-3/4"______00330937 148 pages............................$19.95
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GALLAGHER, MARRIOTT,DERRINGER & TROWERTHEIR LIVES AND MUSIC
by Dan MuiseRock ChroniclesRory Gallagher, Steve Marriott,Rick Derringer and RobinTrower are guitar legends. Theglue behind legendary barn-
busting, hard-touring outfits like Taste, The Small Faces,Procol Harem and Humble Pie, and later realizing theirfull potentials as solo artists, this is the first biography –group or otherwise – of four players whose dedicationto music and screaming virtuosity has been inspirationalto a generation of fans and admirers. Gallagher,Marriott, Derringer & Trower is a candid look at thelives of four men who combined have sold more than60,000,000 albums. Each has a unique musical story totell, from roots in American rhythm and blues and rock’n’ roll to the joys and perils of life on the road, as wellas the pitfalls of fame and the music business. Whatmakes their stories unique is their intense dedication totheir art and the fact that the careers of these trailblazingguitarists have never been thoroughly covered in print.This is not a linear, album-by-album study. Rather, it isan in-depth conversation with the artists themselves andthose closest to them, including band members,management, record executives, road managers, crew,producers, studio engineers, family and friends: fullyauthorized, revealing and straight from the source.Features fantastic photographs throughout, many neverbefore seen.______00330766 352 pages............................$19.95
ROCK AND ROLL DOCTORLOWELL GEORGE: GUITARIST,SONGWRITER AND FOUNDEROF LITTLE FEAT
by Mark BrendBackbeat BooksThe late Lowell George is bestknown as the lead singer, slideguitarist, songwriter and pro-
ducer of Little Feat. George’s humor and surreal lyricsbecame a Little Feat trademark, making songs like “FatMan in the Bathtub” and “Dixie Chicken” unforgettable.Rock and Roll Doctor explores the genius that animatedLittle Feat – from George’s early bands to his work withFrank Zappa, landmark albums such as Feats Don’t FailMe Now and The Last Record Album, and his laterproduction work with Linda Ronstadt and the GratefulDead. George’s colorful childhood is covered in depth –as is his solo career after Little Feat that was cut shorttragically. Each Little Feat album is treated to a separatechapter that examines the development of every song –how it was conceived, recorded and produced. Theanalysis of Little Feat’s complex rhythms will fascinatemusicians and fans alike.______00330991 176 pages............................$19.95
GRANT GREENREDISCOVERING THEFORGOTTEN GENIUSOF JAZZ GUITAR
by Sharony Andrews GreenMiller Freeman BooksThis heartfelt biographycelebrates the life and musicof unsung hero Grant Green,the late jazz guitar genius whoplayed on nearly 100 albums
from the early ‘60s to the late ‘70s, but narrowly missedcelebrity. Today his music has inspired numerous acid-jazz and hip-hop recordings and his legend continues togrow. A straight-ahead jazzman turned funk wizard,Grant is best known for his rhythmic and driving tone asa session leader and sideman for Blue Note Records.The book paints a personal portrait of Grant’s internalstruggles through the eyes of his family, friends, andfellow musicians. 6" x 9".______00330935 274 pages............................$16.95
MY SON JIMIby James “Al” Hendrix astold to Jas ObrechtAljas Enterprises“He was an ordinary, run-of-the-mill kid coming along,”James “Al” Hendrix remem-bers about his son, “but hehad an imagination.” Manybooks have been written about
Jimi Hendrix’s guitar techniques, amps and whammybars, but none explores his humanity in the depthrevealed here by his loving father. In this extraordinarybiography, Al shares stories, letters, never-before-seensnapshots, and previously unpublished artworks by hisgenius son. Essential for every Hendrix fan!
“So many books have come out over the past 25years...Writers who’ve never talked with Jimi orme don’t know anything about his childhood, andhis childhood had a whole lot of bearing on who hebecame...I had to set the record straight.”
– Al Hendrix______00330418 192 pages............................$17.95
STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN – THELIFE AND MUSIC OFLEGENDARY BASSIST JAMES JAMERSONby Dr. LicksHe was the embodiment of theMotown spirit and groove –the invisible entity whose bass
playing inspired thousands of imitators, and made itimpossible for anyone with a pulse to sit still whenever aMotown record was playing. Now for the first time inprint, James Jamerson’s tumultuous life and musicalbrilliance are explored in-depth through hundreds ofinterviews, 49 transcribed musical scores, two hours ofrecorded all-star performances by the most famousbassists of all time, and more than fifty rarely seenphotographs. Features 120-minute CD!______00698960 Book/CD Pack ....................$35.00
IVOR MAIRANTS – MY FIFTY FRETTINGYEARSby Ivor MairantsAshley MarksAcknowledged as one of theworld’s leading guitar experts,Ivor Mairants has now put intoone volume a detailed account ofhis personal involvements with
the guitar since 1927. My Fifty Fretting Years is reallythree books in one: The first part is an autobiography ofMairants’ experiences as the featured guitarist of manyleading British bands and as an educator and a writer forguitar; the second part deals with his involvement withthe steel strung guitar; the third, with nylon strungguitars. Mairants vividly relates his friendships, meetingsand discussions with many legendary players, guitarmanufacturers, composers and arrangers over the lasthalf-century. This entertaining and fascinating story ofone man’s long and fruitful career in music is a treasurefor guitarists of all styles.______00183370 392 pages ...........................$12.95
WES MONTGOMERYby Adrian IngramAshley Mark PublishingCompanyWes Montgomery was unques-tionably the most significant jazzguitarist to emerge during the1960’s. During the ’70s and ’80she had, like Charlie Christian and
Django Reinhardt before him, become a major influenceon other guitar players. Through this book, guitaristsand jazz guitar enthusiasts everywhere will fullyunderstand and appreciate Wes’ achievements, so oftennarrowly categorized as the development of octaveplaying. Over 70 photographs and illustrations, manypreviously unpublished. 8" x 11"______00183830 126 pages...........................$19.95
JACO – THEEXTRAORDINARY TRAGIC LIFE OF JACO PASTORIUSby Bill MilkowskiMiller Freeman BooksThis tragic tale of the man who revo-lutionized the electric bass willappeal to players, fans, and anyonecurious about the fine line between
creative genius and madness. Bass players and music fanstoday – whether of jazz, rock, reggae, pop, or punk – owemuch to Jaco Pastorius who literally reinvented the role of theelectric bass. Jaco takes an in-depth look at his life throughbiographical narrative, personal tributes, and photographs. Itchronicles his development beginning in the nightclub circuit,then on the road with Wayne Cochran & The C.C. Riders, thencatapulting to stardom in Weather Report. It explores his diag-nosis as a manic depressive, his eventual downfall accelerat-ed by alcohol and cocaine, and his senseless and violentdeath. Includes photos. The CD includes three live JacoPastorius concert tracks. 6-1/4" x 9-1/4".______00330256 264 pages, book/CD ..........$14.95
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DJANGO REINHARDTby Charles DelaunayAshley Mark Publishing CompanyAt last, the original biographyof the great gypsy guitaristDjango Reinhardt is availableagain. This deluxe edition fea-tures three parts. The first partis devoted to Charles
Delaunay’s charming and authoritative biography ofDjango. The second part is a completely revised andupdated discography of all of Django’s known recordedworks. The final part is devoted to over 150 photographsand illustrations of the master guitarist, many of whichhave never been published before. This beautiful book iswithout a doubt the finest literary tribute ever made tothe eternal genius of Django Reinhardt and is a must forjazz lovers and guitar enthusiasts alike. 8" x 11".______00183208 300 pages ...........................$29.50
DJANGO’S GYPSIES – THE MYSTIQUE OFDJANGO REINHARDTAND HIS PEOPLEby Ian CruickshankAshley Mark Publishing CompanyThis beautiful book is a uniquecollection of photographs,illustrations, memorabilia and
quotations. They convey the musical genius of DjangoReinhardt, and the enormous influence he has had on hispeople, the Gypsies of Northern and Central Europe, fromthe early 1930s until the present day, his unique place inthe history of jazz, and his impact on the musical devel-opment of guitarists all over the world. This book hasover 300 photographs and illustrations, many of whichhave never been published before. 8-1/4" x 11-3/4".______00183209 138 pages ...........................$23.95
TOMMY TEDESCO –CONFESSIONS OF AGUITAR PLAYERAN AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Centerstream PublishingTommy Tedesco is the mostrecorded guitarist in the histo-ry of the music business. Hisfour-decade career hasearned him a reputation
among his peers as one of the world’s best musicians.His contributions have been instrumental in shaping thesound of popular music. This book covers Tommy’s lifestory and includes lots of studio photos and quotes fromsome of the world’s most famous musicians.______00000158 104 pages ...........................$24.95
THE YARDBIRDSTHE BAND THATLAUNCHED ERIC CLAPTON, JEFF BECK AND JIMMY PAGE
by Alan ClaysonBackbeat BooksAlthough together for only fiveyears, The Yardbirds exertedtremendous influence on themusic and style of the ’60s and
for decades beyond. Their impact has been feltthroughout the rock genre, from psychedelia to blues-rock, heavy metal, and the music of today’s jam bands.The Yardbirds came from middle-class England,embraced the soulful music of the African-AmericanSouth, and helped re-import it back into the States as theembryo of heavy metal music. In the process, the bandproduced three guitar greats: Eric Clapton, Jimmy Pageand Jeff Beck. Every fan of The Yardbirds, or of ’60s-derived music in general, will revel in this book (whichincludes more than 50 photos from the group’s heyday,plus a detailed diary of every gig, recording andbroadcast they did) and enjoy reading the stories – oldand new – as much as Clayson enjoys telling them.______00330988 208 pages............................$22.95
NEIL YOUNGJOURNEYTHROUGH THE PASTTHE STORIES BEHIND THECLASSIC SONGS OF NEIL YOUNG
by Nigel WIlliamsonBackbeat BooksNiel Young’s musical evolutionhas been as versatile as rockitself: pioneering country-
rocker with Buffalo Springfield; seminal folk-rockerwith Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; gentle acoustic gui-tarist; crashing hard rock electric guitartist; grunge pro-totype; and good-times rock ’n’ roller. This cerebralsinger/songwriter has penned unforgettable melodies,harmonies, and lyrics, portraying plaintive sadness, lilt-ing warmth, and ragged anguish with his unmistakabletenor voice. Offering detailed analyses of this idiosyn-cratic musician’s songs and the stories behind them, thisbook examines all of Young’s key albums from 1967 to2000, including such milestones as After the Gold Rush,Harvest, Tonight’s the Night, Rust Never Sleeps,Harvest Moon, Silver & Gold, and more. 8-1/2" x 11"______00331009 160 pages ...........................$24.95
GUITAR WORLD PRESENTS
Guitar World Presents is an ongoing series of books filledwith extraordinary interviews, feature pieces and in-structional material that have made Guitar World maga-zine the world’s most popular musicians’ magazine. Foryears, Guitar World has brought you the most timely, themost accurate and the most hard-hitting news and viewsabout your favorite players. Now you can have it all in oneconvenient package: Guitar World Presents.
GUITAR WORLDPRESENTS ALTERNATIVE ROCK Guitar World PresentsAlternative Rock begins withthe complete history of alterna-tive rock guitar, in-depth inter-views with some of the biggestnames in alt-rock, includingHole, Nirvana, Offspring,Soundgarden, Jane’s Addictionand others. 6" x 9".
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GUITAR WORLDPRESENTS CLASSIC ROCK Modern rock would not bewhat it is today were it not forthe innovative stylings of suchbands from the ’60s and ’70sas Led Zeppelin, The Who,Pink Floyd, The Eagles andAC/DC. Guitar World PresentsClassic Rock is a fascinatinglook back at the artists who
shaped rock and roll forever. Read the inside story of howsongs like The Allman Brothers’ “Ramblin’ Man,” TheDoors’ “Light My Fire,” The Eagles’ “Hotel California” andLynyrd Skynyrd’s “Freebird” were created; learn the com-plete history of Neil Young; let Aerosmith take you album-by-album through their illustrious career; and read atribute to the late, great Jerry Garcia. Also features inter-views with some of the most legendary names in rock gui-tar, including Pete Townshend, Angus Young, DavidGilmour, Frank Zappa and Billy Gibbons. 6" x 9".______00330370 304 pages ...........................$17.95
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GUITAR WORLDPRESENTS KISSFrom the pages of Guitar Worldmagazine, the foremost musi-cians’ publication in America,comes Guitar World PresentsKiss, an exciting and often explo-sive collection of interviews, arti-cles and essays on rock’s mostfamous masked marauders. In-depth conversations with bandmembers Gene Simmons, Paul
Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss chronicle the entire histo-ry of Kiss, from the band’s modest beginnings in New York Cityto their incredible rise to international prominence, subse-quent collapse, and triumphant comeback on their 1996reunion tour. Devoted Kiss fans and recent converts alike willfind Guitar World Presents Kiss to be one book they reallycan’t do without. Includes photos. 6" x 9".______00330291 144 pages ...........................$14.95
GUITAR WORLDPRESENTS METALLICAMore than any other publica-tion, Guitar World magazinehas followed Metallica’s risefrom underground phenome-non to mainstream metalgiant. Guitar World PresentsMetallica features every oneof the facts and figures, inter-views and stories about theband ever to have appeared in
Guitar World in one self-contained package. Presented inthe chronological order in which they appeared in themagazine, the revealing interviews with band membersJames Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Jason Newsted and LarsUlrich tell the story of the California boys who went on tobecome the metal men of world. Metallica fans will findeverything they ever wanted to know about their heavymetal heroes right here in Guitar World PresentsMetallica. Includes photos. 6" x 9".______00330292 144 pages ...........................$14.95
GUITAR WORLDPRESENTS NIRVANAAND THE GRUNGEREVOLUTION The rise to prominence forNirvana, Pearl Jam, Sound-garden, Alice in Chains andother grunge monsters isdetailed here, in GuitarWorld Presents Nirvana andthe Grunge Revolution. Thefirst section of the book
serves as a tribute to the late Nirvana guitarist KurtCobain. It features revealing interviews with Cobain, abehind-the-scenes look at Nirvana’s legendary MTV“Unplugged” performance, and an insider’s guide to themaking of their groundbreaking album, Nevermind. Inaddition, the book features interviews with many otherswho played key roles in the Seattle sound explosion,including Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard and Mike McCready,Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell and Soundgarden’s KimThayil and Chris Cornell. 6" x 9".______00330368 240 pages ...........................$16.95
GUITAR WORLD PRESENTS NU-METALOnce again proving its inde-structible, eternal appeal, metalis in yet another renaissance, beit the aggressive marriage of rapand metal or the expansivesoundscapes of “stoner rock.”From the nightmarish theatricsand irresistible hooks of the 9-
member band Slipknot to the buzz saw aggression of Kornto the anarchic party vibe of Limp Bizkit, metal continuesto change with the times, picking up seemingly disparatestyles and making them new again. Guitar World has neverfailed to offer the best coverage of this enduring andexplosive scene, and the collected pieces here are a mustfor every metal fan. 6" x 9"______00330820 160 pages............................$14.95
GUITAR WORLDPRESENTSPINK FLOYDPink Floyd’s extraordinarycareer has now spanned fourdecades, from their early dayspushing the cutting edge ofBritish psychedelic pop totheir massive successes withmoody, conceptual master-pieces like Dark Side of theMoon, Wish You Were Here
and The Wall, to their acrimonius split with Roger Watersand finally, the immense stadium tours that followed.Throughout, Pink Floyd has influenced everyone fromDavid Bowie to Nine Inch Nails to Radiohead, and theiralbums continue to have timeless appeal. Now, premierinterview journalist Alan di Perna and the editors ofGuitar World have collected penetrating interviews andinsights into Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Masonand Rich Wright to create a vivid portrait of a notoriouslyreclusive band. 6" x 9".______00330799 124 pages ...........................$14.95
GUITAR WORLDPRESENTS VAN HALENNo artist has been moreclosely associated withGuitar World magazine overthe years than Edward VanHalen, the man who, in thelate seventies and early eight-ies, changed the course ofguitar history. This collectionof classic interviews with thegreat Edward tells the real
story behind his earth-shaking technique, brilliant song-writing and relationship with Van Halen’s former vocal-ists, David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar. This is theauthoritative book about the age’s seminal rock god.Includes photos. 6" x 9".______00330294 208 pages ...........................$14.95
GUITAR WORLDPRESENTS STEVIE RAY VAUGHANStevie Ray Vaughan, bluesman,guitarist and legend, was only35 at the time of his death, butin his lifetime he managed torevitalize the blues, influence ageneration of guitarists andproduce a phenomenal bodyof work. His story is told herein Guitar World Presents
Stevie Ray Vaughan, a collection of articles about the greatguitarist from the pages of Guitar World magazine. Thisdeluxe volume features probing interviews held over theyears with Stevie Ray, instructional material, a completediscography of his recorded works, and living reminis-cences by his fellow musicians. Guitar World PresentsStevie Ray Vaughan is an essential tribute to the great fall-en guitar hero of our generation. Includes photos. 6" x 9".______00330293 144 pages ...........................$14.95
GUITAR PLAYING & RECORDING
BEGINNING GUITARIST’SHANDBOOKby Jeffrey Pepper RodgersString Letter PublishingFilled with the informationbeginners of all ages need toknow, the Beginning Guitarist’sHandbook takes you step-by-step through the process of
shopping for a guitar, setting your goals, learning to play, andsharing your music with others. Drawing on his decade asthe editor of Acoustic Guitar magazine, as well as extensiveinterviews with teachers and experts, Jeffrey Pepper Rodgersprovides a wealth of advice for a strong start on the guitarand years of fun, adventure and inspiration.______00330758 ...........................................$14.95
THE BONEHEAD’S GUIDE TO EFFECTSby Dominic HiltonPlease see the Bonehead’s Guides page for completedescription.______00695334 ...............................................$9.95
CLASSICAL GUITAR ANSWER BOOKby Sharon IsbinString Letter PublishingIn this update of the AcousticGuitar Answer Book, SharonIsbin, the classical guitar virtuosowho heads the Juilliard SchoolGuitar Department, answers 50essential questions about per-
forming, practicing, and choosing and caring for your guitar.The questions were asked by Acoustic Guitar magazine read-ers and answered by Isbin in four years of Master Classcolumns in the magazine. This book collects all this vital infor-mation together in an easy reference format – an absolutemust for every classical guitar player. Includes new appen-dices of resources for classical guitarists and students. ______00330443 88 pages..............................$14.95
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THE ESSENTIAL STUDIO GUITARISTby Chris StandringHere’s all the information youneed to get started in the excit-ing world of studio work. Learnabout the workings of a studio,the skills required of a sessionplayer, finding work, andpreparing for the studio. You
will also find advice from such session greats as: SteveLukather, Tommy Tedesco, Phil Upchurch, Jay Graydon, andmany others. There is also a special section with sample stu-dio charts for your use, and an in-depth interview withDennis Budimir, one of L.A.’s top session players. ______00696517 104 Pages ...........................$19.95
GETTING GREAT GUITAR SOUNDS – 2ND EDITIONby Michael RossThe first edition of GettingGreat Guitar Sounds hashelped thousands of guitaristsget a basic handle on shapingtheir sound. This second editionhas been expanded to cover
modern multi-effectors, amp simulators, and advancedeffect rigs in the same easy-to-understand language. Manymore artists are also included in the “How Did They GetThat Sound?” section, so you can learn the sonic secrets oftone masters like Robben Ford, Eric Johnson, and DavidTorn. To make getting started even simpler, Ross now listshis favorite effects and tells why they will provide most of thesounds guitarists will need. ______00330375 80 pages .............................$14.95
GUITAR PLAYER SESSIONSLICKS & LESSONS FROM THEWORLD’S GREATEST GUITARPLAYERS AND TEACHERS
edited by Andy EllisMiller Freeman BooksThis how-to book with audioCD takes an entertaining but
no-nonsense approach to innovative techniques and con-cepts that enhance guitar players’ skills, style, and musi-cality. Emphasizing substance over celebrity and creativityover chops, these inspiring lessons reflect the essential mixany serious guitarist wants. 8-3/8" x 10-7/8".______00330329 80 pages .............................$17.95
GUITAR SECRETScompiled by John StixCherry Lane MusicPlease see “Guitar Presents” section on page 875.______02500099 80 pages .............................$10.95
GUITAR SYNTH & MIDIGPI PublicationsThis is the first book to explainthe new guitar revolution inboth theory and practice.Includes basic information andtechnique on the history anddevelopment of guitar synthe-sizers, basic synthesis, MIDI,sampling, triggering, and how
particular artists like Andy Summers, Frank Zappa, AlDiMeola, Robert Fripp, Lee Ritenour and others are cur-rently using synthesis and MIDI in their own guitar play-ing. From choosing equipment to using it, recording oron-stage performance, here is essential information andinspiration for every modern guitarist. ______00183704 144 pages ...........................$14.95
THE GUITARIST’SALMANAC by Alan diPernaFor guitarists headed out on theroad or just down the street forband practice, The Guitarist’sAlmanac is the perfect take-along companion. It’s compact,yet crammed with useful infor-mation, from alternative tunings
to fret jobs, and from chord charts to guitar lore. Notedaxe-wielders like Jeff Beck, Buddy Guy, Carlos Santana,and Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard offer inspiration, tips andanecdotes. Written by veteran music journalist Alan diPerna, The Guitarist’s Almanac is lively, entertaining, andpractical. 8-1/2" x 11".______00330248 80 pages .............................$12.95
HOT LICKSGPI PublicationsToday’s top guitar players pres-ent the fundamentals of speedand accuracy. This unusual col-lection of pyrotechnical guitarinstruction is dedicated to theunabashed quest for speed –not just playing better, but faster!Whatever style you favor and
whatever your level of playing ability, you’ll find plenty hereto strengthen and refine the rhythm, structure and tempo ofyour solo playing. Unique and exclusive hot topics are pro-vided from experts like Chet Atkins, Steve Morse, Dan Crary,Mark O’Connor, Stefan Grossman, Arlen Roth, as well ashot solos from Tony Rice, David Bromber, Eddie Van Halen,Clarence White, Django Reinhardt...and more. ______00183313 128 pages ...........................$14.95
THE MUSICIAN’S GUIDE TO RECORDING ACOUSTICGUITARby Dallan BeckPrivate LessonsMusicians InstituteLearn the tools of the trade forrecording acoustic guitar partsin your home studio! Topics
covered in this one-on-one lesson with MI faculty instruc-tor Dallan Beck include miking techniques, direct record-ing, EQ, compression, recording techniques, and effectssuch as chorus, reverb and delay. The accompanying CDfeatures 48 demo tracks.______00695505 Book/CD Pack.....................$12.95
THE RECORDINGGUITARISTTHE ESSENTIAL REFERENCEGUIDE FOR HOME & STUDIO
by Jon ChappellThis is a practical, hands-onguide for guitarists who findthemselves in a variety ofrecording environments, frommodest home studios – where
the guitarist must also act as the engineer and producer– to professional environments outfitted with pro-levelequipment and staffed with audio engineers. This bookwill prepare guitarists for any recording situation andwill help them become familiar with all facets of record-ing technology and procedure. Special features include:essential recording gear, tips from the pros, how to setup a studio, scoring for video, cool tricks and tech-niques, and assembling an arsenals of guitars and ampsfor recording. 8-1/2" x 11".______00330335 160 pages ...........................$19.95
ROCK HARDWARE40 YEARS OF ROCKINSTRUMENTATION
Edited by Paul TrynkaMiller Freeman BooksRock Hardware uncovers howthe instruments and tech-nology of rock have evolved,giving new insight into themechanics of rock music’s
most famous moments on stage and in the studio. Thebook explores the range of instrumental and technicalchoices, including acoustic guitars, electric guitars, bass-es, amps, drums and percussion, keyboards, electronicmusic, brass, woodwinds, live sound systems, andrecording technology. An absorbing narrative and 200striking color photos depict the design intricacies of clas-sic and contemporary landmarks in rock’s fascinatinginstrumental history. Rock Hardware gives today’s musi-cian an understanding of how to choose from the vastarray of old and new instruments, and how to combinethe tools and technology to create their own new mile-stones in rock history. 8-1/2" x 11".______00330281 144 pages ...........................$24.95
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Guitar One Presents STUDIO CITYby Carl VerheyenCherry Lane MusicPlease see Guitar One Presentsfeature on page 876 for acomplete description.
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GUITAR SONGWRITING
THE GUITARIST’S GUIDE TO COMPOSING ANDIMPROVISINGby Jon DamianBerklee PressUnleash the creative potentialof your guitar, and expressyour imagination through yourmusic! This inspiring, practical
and fun approach to composing and improvising willdevelop your sense of dynamics, articulation, rhythm,melodic direction and musical E.S.P. A truly uniquecollection of creative resources for the curious guitarist.Jon Damian’s work as a performer, composer, lecturerand clinician has taken him to five continents. His variedperformances range from Bill Frisell to LucianoPavarotti, and from the Boston Symphony Orchestraunder Seiji Ozawa to the Boston Pops under JohnWilliams with Johnny Cash. He has performed with JakiByard, Leonard Bernstein, Howard McGhee, JimmyGiuffre, Sheila Jordan, Ricky Ford, Joanne Brackeen,Don Byron, Bobby Watson, Rosemary Clooney and LindaRondstadt. He is professor of guitar at Berklee College ofMusic, and his students have included Bill Frisell, MarkWhitfield, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Leni Stern and WayneKrantz. His new CD, Dedications: Faces and Places,with Bill Frisell, features the rubbertellie – aninstrument of his own invention.______50449497 Book/CD Pack.....................$24.95
HOW TO WRITE SONGS ON GUITARA GUITAR-PLAYING ANDSONGWRITING COURSE
by Rikky RooksbyMiller Freeman BooksNow anyone can write and playtheir own songs on the guitar– with no prior training! Thisinspirational handbook teach-
es readers how to play guitar, while providing a solidfoundation in songwriting techniques, using well-knownsongs as examples, easy-to-follow text, and graphics thatexplain and demonstrate lyrics, melody, harmony andrhythm. This book’s straightforward style will have eventhose who’ve never played a guitar or written a song mak-ing music with ease.______00330574 192 pages............................$19.95
SONGWRITING AND THE GUITARThe Complete GuideString Letter PublishingWith this unique and infor-mative guide, you’ll discovernew ideas and inspirations forcrafting your own songs andmaking the most of yourinstrument. You’ll gain a bet-
ter understanding of chord progressions, melodies,alternate tunings and other subjects through a series ofexpertly designed workshops, and you’ll find tips andtechniques offered by top singer-songwriters, such asPaul Simon, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Don McLean,Patty Larkin, David Wilcox, Dave Matthews and more.______00330565 88 pages..............................$14.95
MAINTENANCE/CONSTRUCTION
ACOUSTIC GUITAROWNER’S MANUALString Letter PublishingHere at last is a complete guideto care and maintenance foreveryone who owns an acousticguitar, with chapters by today’sleading guitar makers, design-ers, and master restorers.Written in plain language that
every player can understand, the Owner’s Manual helpsevery guitarist maintain the playability and market value ofhis or her instruments. Flattop or archtop, classical or steel-string, the Acoustic Guitar Owner’s Manual covers it all:descriptions of how the parts work together, hands-onadvice about changing strings and adjusting the setup, andeasy-to-understand explanations of the most common typesof repair work. Complete with descriptive photos, dia-grams, and illustrations, from the publishers of AcousticGuitar magazine. ______00330532 96 pages..............................$17.95
COMPLETE GUIDE TOGUITAR AND AMPMAINTENANCEA PRACTICAL MANUAL FOREVERY GUITAR PLAYER
by Ritchie FlieglerFrom the author of Amps!comes an essential survivalguide for every guitar playerand amp owner. Packed with
concise, clearly written tips on troubleshooting and repairs,this guide teaches the secrets of maintenance and fixing ityourself, with straightforward, step-by-step instructionsusing simple, affordable, readily available tools. The bookfocuses on the most commonly performed procedures, andcontains over 150 photos and insider information fromtechnicians, engineers, and roadies. ______00330117 80 pages. ............................$14.95
CONSTRUCTING ASOLID-BODY GUITAR A COMPLETE TECHNICAL GUIDE
by Roger H. SiminoffWith an introduction byChet AtkinsWhether you’re a musician ora woodworking enthusiast,you’ll thoroughly enjoy RogerSiminoff’s book, Constructing
a Solid Body Guitar. This 64-page manual uses over150 photos, several illustrations and four life-size blue-prints to assist the reader in choosing the proper mater-ials and tools, as well as using the correct skills andtechniques to produce a beautiful handmade instrumentthat doesn’t look handmade at all! Plastic-comb bound. ______00183152 64 pages. ............................$19.95
A GUITAR MAKER’S MANUALby Jim WilliamsWritten by one of Australia’sforemost luthiers, this manualis a straightforward, profuselyillustrated guide to construc-ting nylon-string classical andsteel-string guitars. Includes auseful section on creating the
jigs necessary to make the job easier and more accurate,along with full size template diagrams to assist in cuttingout and marking the body shape and soundboard brac-ing patterns. A Guitar Maker’s Manual lists all of thematerials needed, where to get them and what problemsto look out for during the construction. ______00183286 112 pages ...........................$19.95
GUITAR PLAYERREPAIR GUIDEby Dan Erlewine, Guitar Player magazineGPI PublicationsWhether you simply want tomaintain your guitar or hot-rod it into a radical new in-carnation, this book is theideal guide. By the columnist
of Guitar Player’s popular Repairs & Modifications col-umn, this comprehensive book is a must for any guitaristwho needs information on beginning repairs throughadvance enhancements. 8-1/2" x 11".______00183633 224 pages ...........................$22.95
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GUITAR QUESTIONSTHE NOVICE’S GUIDETO GUITAR REPAIRS
by Barry LipmanCherry Lane MusicThis book is comprised ofreprints of the “Guitar Questions”columns that ran in Guitar
magazine for over a decade. Written by luthier BarryLipman, it offers clear, precise and simple explanationson how to make minor repairs and adjustments to yourinstrument. The column was aimed at players who wereneither guitar builders nor repairmen. Sample questionsaddressed include: What are the advantages of big frets?• What is the best way to care for the fretboard? • Whatis meant by “intonation” and what is involved inadjusting it? • What does a truss rod do and how does itwork? • How tight should the bridge pins be on a steel-string acoustic? Find the answers to these and manymore relevant inquiries in Guitar Questions. 6" x 9"______02500377 144 pages............................$10.95
HOW TO MAKE YOUR ELECTRICGUITAR PLAY GREAT!THE ELECTRIC GUITAROWNER’S MANUAL
by Dan ErlewineBackbeat BooksFrom shopping for a firstelectric guitar to settingcustomized action, this do-it-
yourself player’s primer for owning and maintaining anelectric guitar explains the ins and outs of: choosing theright guitar; cleaning, tools and basic maintenance;personalizing and improving on a “factory setup”;trouble-shooting; basic guitar electronics; setups of thepros; and much more. Written by Dan Erlewine, authorof the bestselling Guitar Player Repair Guide and thepopular “Repairs” column in Guitar Player magazine,this book also includes a plastic sheet with specializedguitar tools you can snap-out!______00330535 138 pages............................$19.95
THE LUTHIER’S HANDBOOKA GUIDE TO BUILDING GREATTONE IN ACOUSTIC STRINGEDINSTRUMENTS
by Roger H. SiminoffAn essential item for the instru-ment builder, The Luthier’sHandbook explores the secretsand science behind making
good-sounding acoustic stringed instruments. Renownedauthor Roger H. Siminoff brings to the table more thanfour decades of luthiery experience and shares the time-tested philosophies, tips and technology of the craft. As theideal complement to other books on building instruments,this text describes the structural and acoustical attributesof air chambers; what to listen for when tap-tuning;selecting a good piece of wood; placement of the bracesand tone bars and how to tune them; how to select theright strings; what to consider in bridge design concepts;and much more. Includes a free String Gauge Calculatorfor determining the right set of strings.______00330538 96 pages..............................$22.95
MAKING AN ARCHTOP GUITARby Robert BenedettoCenterstream PublishingThe definitive work on thedesign and construction of an acoustic archtop guitar byone of the most talentedluthiers of the twentieth centu-ry. Benedetto walks the reader
through all aspects of construction through to marketingyour finished work. Includes a list of suppliers toacquire all the tools and materials listed; a list of serialnumbers for Benedetto guitars; full-color plates featur-ing the author’s models; photos from the author’s per-sonal scrapbook of players who endorse his guitars; andfold-out templates for construction. 8-1/2" x 11".______00000174 260 pages ...........................$39.95
PLAYER’S GUIDE TOGUITAR MAINTENANCE AN EASY-TO-USE MANUAL TOHELP UNCOVER YOUR ELECTRICGUITAR’S TRUE POTENTIAL
by Dave BurrluckMiller Freeman BooksThis is a new kind of manualthat helps electric guitaristsadjust easily from the music
shop to the workshop without demanding great techni-cal skills. This accessible guide describes key proce-dures for applying the right adjustment at the right time– making any electric guitar play and sound better. 220color photos, including nine fold-out spreads.Hardcover. 8-1/2" x 11".______00330433 84 pages .............................$24.95
Guitar Player Presents PROJECTS FORGUITARISTS35 USEFUL, INEXPENSIVEELECTRONIC PROJECTS THATHELP YOU UNLOCK YOURINSTRUMENT’S POTENTIAL
by Craig AndertonMiller Freeman BooksThis unique book featuresstep-by-step projects for gui-
tarists who want to maximize and personalize electricsound quality, and minimize electronic problems. Itincludes how-to instructions for 35 different projects,and guidelines for reading schematics, plus constructiontips. Projects include installing a de-hisser to create vin-tage effects, a great-sounding tube preamp, a cord testerthat catches intermittent problems, adapters to interfacewith studio gear, and more. These and other hands-onprojects give electric guitarists the necessary edge intoday’s competitive music scene – a distinct, personal-ized sound, plus the satisfaction of knowing theyachieved it themselves. 7-1/4" x 10-3/4".______00330151 172 pages ...........................$19.95
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