Guitar Heaven by Neville Marten
"Guitar Heaven" is the first book of its kind. Much more than a dry, two-dimensional approach - as adopted by so many existing guitar titles - the book will evoke all the atmosphere of the image and music surrounding the guitar. The book is organized alphabetically to allow fascinating juxtapositions between guitar manufacturers, and features around 50 iconic instruments. Insightful text by guitar authority Neville Marten explains the impact of the iconic guitar, why the instrument became an icon, and the relationship between the guitar and its most famous player. Gorgeous photography, some specially commissioned for this book, shows the instruments as objects of beauty, evokes the atmosphere surrounding the guitar, and shows the guitar in the hands of a famous guitar master. Summary boxes are provided for each icon, giving information on famous exponents, technical features, and the musical styles that each allowed. Each guitar is also accompanied by quotes from guitar-playing legends on why it was their instrument of choice.
As guitar repairer for Gibson and Fender 's UK operations during the 1970s and 1980s, Neville Marten worked on a host of valuable and rare guitars, including Hendrix's "Woodstock" Stratocaster. As editor of both Guitarist and Guitar Techniques magazines from 1986 until today, he has met or interviewed dozens of legendary guitarists, from Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler, to Brian May and George Harrison. He continues to play in Marty Wilde"s Wildcats - a position he has enjoyed since 1983. He lives and works in Bath, UK.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781845333041 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845333047 |
| Title | Guitar Heaven |
| Author | Neville Marten |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2007-10-18 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |