Cool wooden box: transformation of the American acoustic guitar

"This book is a history of guitar making in the US since the folk revival of the 1960s. Based largely on the author's interviews, it includes chapters on the rise of the modern independent luthier movement, recent developments at Martin, at Gibson, and at Taylor- especially regarding the u...

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Main Author: Smith, W. Rand 1947- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Knoxville The University of Tennessee Press [2023]
Edition:First edition
Series:Charles K. Wolfe music series
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"This book is a history of guitar making in the US since the folk revival of the 1960s. Based largely on the author's interviews, it includes chapters on the rise of the modern independent luthier movement, recent developments at Martin, at Gibson, and at Taylor- especially regarding the use of technology and ways it is in tension with these companies' traditions and ways it honors their traditions-the changing, though still robust market, and the effect of foreign competition on American builders"--
Physical Description:xvi, 250 Seiten Illustrationen, Porträts 23 cm
ISBN:9781621907855

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