This expanded edition for beginners to experts is a step-by-step manual to maintaining and repairing electric and acoustic guitars and basses. Players learn how to set up a guitar and keep it in top form by mastering basic maintenance. New features include set-up specs of leading players; stronger coverage of guitar electronics, including pickups and wiring diagrams; and expanded coverage of acoustics.

If You're New To The Guitar and Want To Be Playing Your First Song In 7 Days or Less Then Keep Reading...

Do you want to learn to play the Guitar? Do you want to do it in a fun and practical way? Do you want to be playing your first song by this time next week (or earlier)?

If you're an aspiring Guitarist like I was, you probably answered yes to all of the questions.

Now, learning the 'boring' parts like Music Theory and ALL Chords certainly has it's place, however, as a beginner what we want to do is PLAY Music, not theorize about it.

That's why I'm so passionate about writing these books, to help aspiring Guitarists not go through the same boring fate I did.

Not only that, I saw so many potentially great Guitarists give up because they couldn't deal with the mind-numbing teachings anymore.

The funny thing is once you have hours and hours of playing time under your belt, learning the 'boring' parts isn't half as bad, as you know you're only doing it if it's essential to make you a better Guitarist.

And, believe me, once you fall in love with playing and realize just how amazing playing your first full songs, or your first solo, or your all-time favorite song is, you will be a lot more motivated to sit down and learn the theory.

But, as a beginner, you have no idea of the feeling playing can give you, so what you need first is that playing experience, and that's exactly what I'm here to give you.

Oh, and you don't need to worry, this isn't a 24/7 all work, no play programme. Yes, you'll need to spend some time practicing, but it's the 21st Century, we have very busy lives, and I have busy lives, and I made all of the practices and learning as streamlined as possible for you

And, here's a slither of what you'll discover inside...

• The 7 MUST KNOW Chords For Any New Guitarist (Without All The Fluff)
• The 3 Things You'll Want To Know Before Buying A New Guitar (Includes A Complete Buying Guide)
• A Proven Guide To Schedule Your Time To Maximize Your Results (We Don't All Have Endless Time To Practice Unfortunately)
• The Absolute Essentials To Guitar Maintenance And Why You're Potentially Wasting $100's If You Ignore This
• The Bare Essentials Of Reading Music The Right Way, Without Boring You To Death
• 2 Tips That Could Prevent You From Wasting Hours Getting Nowhere With Your Practice
• 3 Tips For Preparing For Your First Song
• How Listening To Music Can Help You Rapidly Develop Your Skills
• An Easy Solution To Prevent The Dreaded Newbies Finger Pain...

And that is a tiny fraction of what you're getting.

Even if you've NEVER picked up a Guitar in your life, even if you have no idea how to even pick or tune a Guitar and even if you don't know the difference between a chord and a scale this Practical Beginners Guide will have you playing your first song in 7 days or less (All for the price of a few cups of Coffee, I think that's a fair deal)

So, If You Want A Fun And Practical Way To Actually Learn Guitar Without All The Boring And Mind-Numbing Parts Scroll Up And Click Add To Cart.

Central to the book's success is the way it walks musicians through the significance of each crucial circuit stage and component of a great number of classic and modern tube amp designs, helping guitarists get the most from the amps they already own or choose new amps that are best suited to their needs.

The Guitar Amp Handbook reveals many of the tips and tricks used by today's top designers and builders, and it debunks the hype used by the marketing departments at large manufacturers keen on selling specific amps that might not be right for particular players. The book is designed to help guitarists understand what really goes on inside tube amps and where the tone comes from. This new updated and expanded edition adds further knowledge to the foundation, ensuring it continues as the most thorough and authoritative publication on the subject to be found anywhere.

The Everything Guitar Chords Book, 2nd Edition is your comprehensive guide to mastering guitar chords. This book takes you on a journey from the most basic chords to the most complicated ones featuring clear, easy-to-follow diagrams of each chord as well as links to online audio of 100 essential chords, making it easier than ever for you to practice and perfect your skills.

This book covers major, minor, augmented, diminished, and special chords, giving you a wide range of options to choose from. It also includes sample chord progressions in every style, helping you understand how different chords work together to create beautiful music. It also offers lessons on the theory of chord construction so you can understand the science behind the music. With thousands of useful and unique chords to choose from, this book is a must-have for musicians of all levels.

Unleash your inner musician with this ultimate guide for guitarists looking to take their musical education to the next level. The Everything Guitar Scales Book, 2nd Edition is a treasure trove of scales, offering thousands of scale shapes for every style of music.

The book provides easy-to-follow fret board diagrams, eliminating the need for music reading. It delves into the basic theory behind the scales and offers practical tips on how to use them. No matter what level your guitar skills, this book opens new sounds and possibilities for your music. It also includes online audio tracks that demonstrate how to use the scales in real-life musical situations. This comprehensive package contains everything you need to know making it a must-have for musicians of all levels.

The book is in the tradition of Tony Bacon's bestselling guitar series, with a carefully researched story, a gallery section of full-color pictures of the most important guitars and players, and a reference section detailing production years and specifications.

The 335 was launched in 1958. It had a double-cutaway body, but the interesting features were hidden inside. A solid block in an otherwise hollow body created a new semi-solid structure, cleverly combining the sonic qualities of a hollowbody guitar and a solidbody. Variants included the stereo 345 and the upscale 355, and players have lined up ever since for a taste of these attractively different flavors.

Some of those players featured in the book include Larry Carlton, Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), Peter Hayes (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club), Justin Hayward (Moody Blues), Eric Clapton, Pepper Keenan (Down), B.B. King, Elvin Bishop (Butterfield Blues Band), Alvin Lee (Ten Years After), Alex Lifeson (Rush), Eddie Phillips (the Creation), Johnny Marr (the Smiths), Lee Ritenour, Andy Summers (the Police), Bill Nelson (Be-Bop Deluxe), and Andrew White (Kaiser Chiefs).

From penning influential albums Kill 'Em All and Ride the Lightning on his original white OGV to resolutely reflecting on his harrowing pyrotechnics accident that left handprints burned into his double-neck Montreal, Hetfield masterfully chronicles over forty different guitars and the respective gear from Metallica's forty-year history and all of the memories, mishaps, and eccentricities that come with them. The end result, to put it simply, rocks. --Entertainment Weekly

From the Electra OGV that defined his style, sound and attitude to the mythical MX guitars, the first in a series of iconic collaborations with ESP, and from his signature Snakebytes through his ambitious projects with renowned luthier Ken Lawrence, James Hetfield shares the emotional and technical elements of the chosen tools that have shaped his singular musical journey, including exotic instruments, vintage Gibsons, and custom one-offs. He also reveals many studio secrets, including the key amplifiers and gear that sculpt his tone and create his sound.

Each featured guitar is accompanied by lush museum-quality portraits by acclaimed photographer Scott Williamson, exhibiting intimate details one can only see if holding it in their own hands, alongside Hetfield's deeply personal reminiscence. Spanning more than forty guitars, ranging from the original battle-scarred road warriors to the trusted studio stalwarts and enduring tour favorites, Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield is a meticulously crafted coffee table book and a mesmerizing window into the mind and soul of one of rock's greatest front men. These invaluable guitars have forged over four decades of music history.

Detailed photographs reveal every nick, scuff, and personalized customization of this fascinating stockpile, while Hetfield provides an entertaining, precise explanation of the merits and pitfalls of each guitar. Along the way, he regales readers with anecdotes amassed over the last forty-two years... Every Flying V, Explorer, and Les Paul in Hetfield's collection is a messenger of metal and tells the beguiling stories behind the riffage too. --Library Journal

You will not find a better guide, nor one that is so easy to use. - Vintage Guitar magazine

The image so bedeviled Thomas that he eventually set out to find at least one of the women in the photograph. He found a dozen. Along the way he would discover that despite denials that endured into the 1990s, Gibson employed a nearly all female workforce to build thousands of wartime guitars, each marked with a small, golden banner containing the slogan Only a Gibson is Good Enough. The banner appeared on the guitars at the moment those women entered the factory in January 1942 and disappeared when the war ended at the end of 1945.

On his personal journey Thomas tracks Orville Gibson from his birth in upstate New York to the founding of his namesake company in Michigan, and finally to his untimely death in a mental hospital. He takes us to meet these women in Kalamazoo and to time travel with them through the Great Depression and into World War II. He wanders the hallways of the abandoned Gibson factory in search of the ghost of its founder, Orville Gibson, steps into an imaging clinic to seek radiographic evidence of sublime quality of the Gals' craft, and tracks the Banner Gibsons from Kalamazoo into the hands of their first owners. Along the way he leads us straight into the hearts of the Kalamazoo Gals.

With included chord diagrams, easy to follow melodies and full lyrics, this book of easy songs is ideal for beginners. Whether you are looking to improve your guitar skills or get started with basic songs, due to the vast variety of songs to choose from, this songbook has something for every aspiring player.

There is no excuse. Become the musician you have always dreamed of today.

Includes:

- Variety of Songs

- Full Chord Diagrams

- Full Lyrics

- Perfect for Beginners

The Gretsch Electric Guitar Book comes right up to the present, including Gretsch's alliance to the powerful Fender company, a move that has done wonders for the reliability and playability of the modern Gretsch axe. Every great model is here, but the book also tells the story of the lesser-known guitars and the projects that almost never happened. There are archival and fresh interviews with Gretsch personnel over the years and with many leading Gretsch players, including Chet Atkins, Billy Duffy, Duane Eddy, and Brian Setzer.

In the tradition of Tony Bacon's best-selling series of guitar books, his updated and revised story of Gretsch is three great volumes in one: a compendium of luscious pictures of the coolest guitars; a gripping story from early exploits to the most recent developments; and a detailed collector's guide to every production electric Gretsch model ever made.

At the time, however, it made good business sense. Sales of the Les Paul were faltering, and Gibson decided to blow a breath of fresh air through its solidbody electric guitar line. The company described the result as an ultra-thin, hand-contoured, double-cutaway body. The modernistic amalgam of bevels and points and angles was a radical departure, and this new book tells the story of all the SG models that followed: the Junior, Special, Standard, Custom, and more.

There are interviews with and stories about Gibson personnel through the years, and all the major SG players, including Pete Townshend, Frank Zappa, Eric Clapton, Angus Young, George Harrison, Gary Rossington, Tony Iommi, and Derek Trucks.

In the tradition of Tony Bacon's bestselling series of guitar books, The SG Guitar Book is three great volumes in one package: a collection of drool-worthy pictures of the coolest guitars; a gripping story from the earliest prototypes to the latest exploits; and a detailed collector's database of every production SG model ever made.

From pop and rock classics to Christmas songs, each song consists of 4 easy chords or less and comes with full chord diagrams and lyrics. What's more is that this songbook is equipped with a full beginner's introduction to the guitar. With step by step lessons and exercises, it's never been easier to learn how to play the guitar and start your musical journey today

Includes:

• Introduction to the Guitar - Beginner's Guide.
• Over 50 Easy-to-Play Songs.
• Full Chord Diagrams, Tabs and Lyrics.

Pick up this essential 4 chord songbook today and get started on your guitar journey

Learn To Play Acoustic Guitar is a comprehensive course for beginners to get started enjoying the fun of playing the acoustic guitar. It will lead you on a path to acoustic guitar mastery. It will show you in a very simple method of how to get started playing acoustic guitar. Learn parts of the guitar, how to properly hold it, what chords need to be learned first and how to play those guitar chords to create music. Learn acoustic guitar techniques such as strumming, fingerstyle, arpeggiating, timing and practice habits. Learn basic chords as well as chord theory and training exercises. in a simple step-by-step method that will produce quick results. Yep, it's all here in this book Learn To Play Acoustic Guitar. If you are looking to learn to play acoustic guitar, then this book is for you. Even if you play guitar already, you can still learn some new music concepts from this book. Packed with information that most guitar players who play by ear don't know. Like how to read chord diagrams. How to break down timing into note sequencing for creating better rhythms. This book is designed to take you from an absolute newbie (who knows nothing about the guitar) to a well proficient player of music knowledge and understanding. Improve your rhythm guitar playing, your music theory, and techniques associated with playing acoustic guitar in this comprehensive course.