(Book). In Confessions of a Vintage Guitar Dealer ; Norman Harris tells how he became the worlds leading seller of vintage guitars. As founder and owner of the legendary store Normans Rare Guitars; he has sold some of the finest fretted sting instruments to the biggest stars in the world; including George Harrison; Bob Dylan; Tom Petty; and many others. In 1970 Harris moved to Los Angeles in hopes of hitting the big time in music. His first plan was performing; but plan B was buying and selling guitars; and he had no idea how much opportunity for this there would be. Many groups came to LA also hoping to hit it big; but those who didnt might have to sell their instruments. This helped make early-1970s Los Angeles a haven for beautiful vintage guitars. At the same time; Hollywood was beginning to realize the value of time-correct instruments in film; and the recording industry recognized the high-quality sound vintage instruments produced. The value of these instruments has grown dramatically since the 70s; and the vintage guitar market has become an international phenomenon with Norman Harris at the center of it all. Filled with fascinating stories and insights into the entertainment business; Confessions of a Vintage Guitar Dealer is an intriguing memoir from a man who has spent a lifetime getting extraordinary instruments into the hands of extraordinary artists.
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