Chet Falzerano's comprehensive and insightful tribute to Gretsch drum kits features full-colour photos and interviews with sensational players like Louie Belson and Jimmy Cobb. Chet Falzerano's comprehensive and insightful tribute to Gretsch drum kits features full-colour photos and interviews with sensational players like Louie Belson and Jimmy Cobb.

The Moderne is an electric Guitar designed by Gibson in 1957 alongside the Flying V and Explorer as part of a stylistically advanced line. Sources claim that Gibson made a handful of prototypes but an original has yet to surface. The Moderne was eventually put into production in 1982. Because of their very limited production and unusual design they have become highly sought after by collectors. Here is the story explained in interviews and photos of this curious development associated with the golden era of Guitar making. The Moderne is an electric Guitar designed by Gibson in 1957 alongside the Flying V and Explorer as part of a stylistically advanced line. Sources claim that Gibson made a handful of prototypes but an original has yet to surface. The Moderne was eventually put into production in 1982. Because of their very limited production and unusual design they have become highly sought after by collectors. Here is the story explained in interviews and photos of this curious development associated with the golden era of Guitar making.

The holy grail of electric guitars...is back for a third time! The slang term burst has been used to decribe a specific Gibson Les Paul manufactured from 1958 to 1960. The impact of this guitar has and continues to shake the music world. From the dozens of guitar idols who played it and those fortunate enough to have owned one or more the Gibson Les Paul Sunburst possesses a mystique and magic not found in any other electric guitar. With its unique sound spectacular beauty and playability the burst has shaped the landscape of the blues/rock genre as we know it today. In this third book Kirk Hammett Brad Whitford Peter Frampton Geddy Lee Paul Polycarpou PerryMargouleff David Plues James Hetfield Drew Berlin Mick Grabham Gary Grainger Dan Vickrey Jeff Prine Paul Gabriel Pat Rush Tony Hicks Craig Ross Ted Nugent Vince Gill Jim Mills Dave Amato Jeff Pevar Bernie Marsden Frankie Sullivan Stan Webb and many more have been kind enough to share their experiences and stories that you will enjoy reading. From the hundreds of color photographs to the serial number index make this book a must for players and collectors alike. The “holy grail” of Electric Guitars...is back for a third time! The slang term “burst” has been used to decribe a specific Gibson Les Paul manufactured from 1958 to 1960. The impact of this Guitar has and continues to shake the music world. From the dozens of Guitar idols who played it and those fortunate enough to have owned one or more the Gibson Les Paul Sunburst possesses a mystique and magic not found in any other Electric Guitar. With its unique sound spectacular beauty and playability the burst has shaped the landscape of the blues/rock genre as we know it today. In this third book Kirk Hammett Brad Whitford Peter Frampton Geddy Lee Paul Polycarpou Perry Margouleff David Plues James Hetfield Drew Berlin Mick Grabham Gary Grainger Dan Vickrey Jeff Prine Paul Gabriel Pat Rush Tony Hicks Craig Ross Ted Nugent Vince Gill Jim Mills Dave Amato Jeff Pevar Bernie Marsden Frankie Sullivan Stan Webb and many more have been kind enough to share their experiences and stories that you will enjoy reading. From the hundreds of color photographs to the serial number index make this book a “must” for players and collectors alike.

A comprehensive guide history and owner's manual for all players and fans of National Resonator Dobro and electro-acoustic stringed instruments. Bob Brozman eats sleeps breathes and plays Nationals and in this detailed volume he covers the facts and figures necessary for serious collectors as well enthusiasts. It includes the instrument's history background innovators and its place in the culture of the 1920s and 1930s. Includes a generous selection of colour and black and white historical photos. A comprehensive guide history and owner's manual for all players and fans of National Resonator Dobro and electro-acoustic stringed instruments. Bob Brozman eats sleeps breathes and plays Nationals and in this detailed volume he covers the facts and figures necessary for serious collectors as well enthusiasts. It includes the instrument's history background innovators and its place in the culture of the 1920s and 1930s. Includes a generous selection of colour and black and white historical photos.

John Aldridge's guide is a comprehensive book designed to inspire other drummers and collectors to research the history of their favourite drum. This book details different brands of drum manufacture as well as the different types of drum. With information on everything from repairing pearl finishes to the sound effects of chinese drums there is something here for every percussionist and drummer. John Aldridge's guide is a comprehensive book designed to inspire other drummers and collectors to research the history of their favourite drum. This book details different brands of drum manufacture as well as the differenttypes of drum. With information on everything from repairing pearl finishes to the sound effects of chinese drums there is something here for every percussionist and drummer.

This charming children's story will delight music lovers of all ages. Little Martin the Guitar lives in Mr. Beninato's Music Store in New York City. He wants so much to be adopted and taken home by a fine musician but the otherlarger instruments in the shop are always picked before him. Every night after Mr. Beninato goes home all the instruments play for each other and compete for a place of honor in the shop. The large and loud guitar known as Big Dalways wins the contest. One night Strada the Violin decides to step out of her special case and help Martin win the contest and the two perform a duet that leaves the other instruments looking on with awe and admiration. JoinMartin and all his friends for a CD of music from Mr. Beninato's Music Store! Performed on guitars mandolins banjos and more hear songs from the book entitled Strada's Waltz Mr. Beninato's MusicShop Martin's Lullaby and six more tunes made to bring a smile to your face and to set your toes tapping!This charming children's story will delight music lovers of all ages. Little Martin the Guitar lives in Mr. Beninato's Music Store in New York City. He wants so much to be adopted and taken home by a fine musician but the otherlarger instruments in the shop are always picked before him. Every night after Mr. Beninato goes home all the instruments play for each other and compete for a place of honor in the shop. The large and loud guitar known as Big Dalways wins the contest. One night Strada the Violin decides to step out of her special case and help Martin win the contest and the two perform a duet that leaves the other instruments looking on with awe and admiration.JoinMartin and all his friends for a CD of music from Mr. Beninato's Music Store! Performed on guitars mandolins banjos and more hear songs from the book entitled Strada's Waltz Mr. Beninato's MusicShop Martin's Lullaby and six more tunes made to bring a smile to your face and to set your toes tapping!

Centerstream presents this detailed look at the inner workings of the famous musical instrument manufacturer of Kalamazoo Michigan before World War II. For the first time Gibson fans can learn about the employees who built theinstruments exactly where the raw materials came from the identity of parts vendors and how the production was carried out. The book explains Gibson's pre-World War II factory order number and serial number systems andcorrects longstanding chronological errors. Previously unknown information about every aspect of the operation is covered in-depth. Noted historian Joe Spann gathered firsthand info from pre-war employees and had access to majorGibson document collections around the world. Long time Gibson experts as well as casual collectors will find this volume an indispensable addition to their reference shelf. Centerstream presents Spann's Guide To Gibson 1902-1941 a detailed look at the inner workings of the famous musical instrument manufacturer of Kalamazoo Michigan before World War II. For the first time Gibson fans can learn about the employees who built the instruments exactly where the raw materials came from the identity of parts vendors and how the production was carried out. The book explains Gibson's pre-World War II factory order number and serial number systems and corrects longstanding chronological errors. Previously unknown information about every aspect of the operation is covered in-depth. Noted historian Joe Spanngathered firsthand info from pre-war employees and had access to major Gibson document collections around the world. Long time Gibson experts as well as casual collectors will find this volume an indispensable addition to their reference shelf.

Tom Harrison's book How to Become a Film Composer gives up-and-coming composers the inspiration information and the tools necessary to succeed in today's music for media industry. Harrison has spent years working on the front line in Hollywood where he has held key positions on music teams for some of the world's most successful television shows. His own music can be heard all over television on projects ranging from Dateline NBC and The Voice to NBC Golf tournaments WWW Monday Night Raw and beyond. How to Become a Film Composer begins with breaking down how to approach music in a dramatic context and how to cultivate your own unique sound. Next Harrison covers the technicalcomputer skills needed to work in this digital era of music production and finally provides a thorough guide to building a successful career. Whether you are a young student or a seasoned musician if you want to learn more about what it takes to become a film composer this is the book for you. Tom Harrison's book How to Become a Film Composer gives up-and-coming composers the inspiration information and the tools necessary to succeed in today's music for media industry. Harrison has spent years working on the front line in Hollywood where he has held key positions on music teams for some of the world's most successful television shows. His own music can be heard all over television on projects ranging from Dateline NBC and The Voice to NBC Golf tournaments WWW Monday Night Raw and beyond. How to Become a Film Composer begins with breaking downhow to approach music in a dramatic context and how to cultivate your own unique sound. Next Harrison covers the technical computer skills needed to work in this digital era of music production and finally provides a thorough guide to building a successful career. Whether you are a young student or a seasoned musician if you want to learn more about what it takes to become a film composer this is the book for you. Tom's book is an excellent introduction to the complex art and challenging career of film composing . - Sheldon Mirowitz three-time Emmy-nominated composer and Professor of Film Scoring at Berklee College of Music

The term burst has been used to describe a specific Gibson Les Paul guitar manufactured from 1958 to 1960. The impact of this guitar has and continues to shake the music world. For dozens of guitar idols who'veplayed it - and those fortunate enough to have owned one or more - the Gibson Les Paul Sunburst possesses a mystique and magic not found in any other electric guitar. With its unique sound spectacular beauty andplayability the burst has shaped the landscape of the blues/rock genre as we know it today. The Burst Believers in this book - Joe Bonamassa Jimmy Page Billy Gibbons Kirk Hammett Rick Nielsen WaddyWachtel Slash Steve Lukather the Burst Brothers and many more - have been kind enough to share their experiences and stories that you will enjoy reading. These recollections plus hundreds of fantastic color photographsand a serial number index make this book a must for players and collectors everywhere. These guitars are the holy grail. - Joe Bonamassa The burst has helped to create andestablish the rock sound loved by generations. - Jimmy Page A modern-day Stradivarius. - Kirk Hammett I cannot imagine a guitar more perfectly suited to my eyes ears handsand musical inclinations. - Billy SquierThe term burst has been used to describe a specific Gibson Les Paul guitar manufactured from 1958 to 1960. The impact of this guitar has and continues to shake the music world. For dozens of guitar idols who'veplayed it - and those fortunate enough to have owned one or more - the Gibson Les Paul Sunburst possesses a mystique and magic not found in any other electric guitar. With its unique sound spectacular beauty andplayability the burst has shaped the landscape of the blues/rock genre as we know it today. The Burst Believers in this book - Joe Bonamassa Jimmy Page Billy Gibbons Kirk Hammett Rick Nielsen WaddyWachtel Slash Steve Lukather the Burst Brothers and many more - have been kind enough to share their experiences and stories that you will enjoy reading. These recollections plus hundreds of fantastic color photographsand a serial number index make this book a must for players and collectors everywhere. These guitars are the holy grail. - Joe Bonamassa The burst has helped to create andestablish the rock sound loved by generations. - Jimmy Page A modern-day Stradivarius. - Kirk Hammett I cannot imagine a guitar more perfectly suited to my eyes ears handsand musical inclinations. - Billy Squier