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Journalist St. John recounts how a perfect acoustic guitar comes into the world and how an artist gauges perfection. Deep in the mountains of southwestern Virginia, small-town wise man Wayne Henderson crafts some of the most highly coveted guitars on earth. This book is for lovers of old-time music, unplugged rock, traditional American craftsmanship, or simply storytelling.--From publisher description.

Learn how to make eight of the most unique and imaginative instruments found anywhere - from a one-string guitar made from a soup can, to a hubcap banjo. Author Mike Orr takes you inside the growing trend of handmade music and shows you how with a little creativity and some salvaged parts, you can create your own arsenal of instruments that look good, sound great, and deliver some foot stompin' fun!

"The 100 most iconic guitars from around the globe, from early modern beginnings to cutting-edge electric models. The guitar is the iconic instrument at the heart of all popular music. From Delta blues on acoustics to electric rock & roll, and all that came in its wake, the guitar has proven the most versatile and emotive conduit for musical expression and experimentation. Across more than 300 years, master guitar-makers have striven continually for...