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