If the intricate designs and storied pasts of American guitars strike a chord with you, "American Guitars: An Illustrated History" could be a riveting read. It's like a backstage pass to the evolution of the guitar, showcasing detailed craftsmanship through images that capture the soul of American music. The book could resonate well with both guitar enthusiasts and those intrigued by American cultural history.

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This thorough and abundantly illustrated history contains alphabetically arranged entries on important guitar builders and companies. Classical builders are not included because "their traditions, aesthetics, and clientele all exist somewhat apart from the world of steel-strings and electric guitars and basses" from the author's introduction. The new edition presents several dozen newcomers and updates others while preserving most of the original edition intact. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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