I just finished a book called " Play It Loud: An Epic History of the Style, Sound, and Revolution of the Electric Guitar".
This was a true eye opener for me and a must read for anybody who wants to know more about the instrument we all love.
The history of Fender, Rickenbacher (now Rickenbacker), Gibson, etcâŚ
Guitar models and brands iâve never heard of before, but iâm now looking at or searching for, just to see if theyâre still aroundâŚ
Artists are covered as well and when and how they became what they are known for nowâŚ
Sounds interesting. Is it a ârealâ book or more like an album/coffee table book with the text taking a back seat?
As for brands, I think most of them have survived or been taken over by other bigger brands. It would be interesting to know if there have been any moderately/well-known instrument manufacturers who went out of business without any sort of successors.
@Jozsef : Itâs very much a real book. Itâs not an album or coffee table book.
The book provides a clear overview of the origins of the electric guitar, along with anecdotes from artists and manufacturers, from the relevant times.
@Mustela : indeed, it is told as a story, without breaking down the facts and/or timeline.
In any case, it did not bore me at any time.
I bought it as an e-book. (lower price, smaller storage, because my wife has told me a long time ago that i couldnât buy any more books, as we ran out of space to place them⌠)
My list of artists/albums to listen to, has grown exponentially.
I read The Birth of Loud a couple years ago, which focused on the Leo Fender - Les Paul rivalry as electric guitars were being developedâŚif you need additional reading now that youâve finished that one
I guess youâre thinking of âIt Might Get Loudâ which featured Edge, Jimmy Page and Jack White among others. Years since I watched it so donât remember much about it, will maybe have to watch it again soon
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