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Classical and Flamenco

Classic Guitar Construction
by Irving Sloane

$17.95

First published in 1964, Classic Guitar Construction has been a best seller ever since. Packed with excellent photos and diagrams, this book covers everything the home craftsman needs to know in order to construct a fine instrument. This book is excellent reading for all guitar lovers and the information it provides will truly increase your level of knowledge and appreciation of the Classical Guitar.

Antonio de Torres
Guitar Maker
by J. Romanillos

$52.50 Paperback, $70.00 Hardcover

This is a brand new revised edition of Romanillos' classic book about Antonio de Torres. To quote Guitar Player magazine: "Staggeringly thorough text on the Spanish luthier who undoubtedly had the most profound influence on the shape of the modern classical guitar." Absolutely the definitive text on Torres. This book has many photographs and diagrams pertaining to Torres and his guitars and also contains the most complete listing available of each surviving Torres guitar.

The Guitar
From the Renaissance to the Present Day
by H. Turnbull

$15.95

First printed in 1974, this is a very good book on guitar history and continues to sell well today. This paper back volume is full of b/w photos, musical examples and an excellent bibliography. The book focuses on the development of the guitar itself from the Vihuela to the modern guitar, and also focuses on the development of music for the guitar during the same period.

A Collection of Fine Spanish Guitars
by S. Urlik

$119.00

A book that features the author's world-class collection. Included are classical guitars by Torres, Hauser, Bouchet, Esteso, Santos, Fleta, Arias, and many, many more. Flamenco guitars are also represented by makers such as Barbero, Reyes, Hernandez Y Aguado, Rodriguez, and Arcangel. Every instrument in this collection is presented with color photographs, close-ups of the label and rosette. Technical specifications and dimensions on each guitar are also included.

The Development Of The Modern Guitar
by J. Huber

$12.95

A compact guide to guitar history, schools of guitar design and construction, and a thumbnail refresher course on the great luthiers and marketing trends of the past century.

The Classical Guitar
A Complete History

$75.00

This beautful book tells the story of the classical guitar from the 19th Century to the present day. Guitars from the greatest makers are featured in full color photographs accompanied by sketches of the luthiers, and a wealth of technical and biographical information. Very informative and collectible, The Classical Guitar is a limited edition of only 6,000 copies. Each copy is individually numbered and comes in a beautiful slipcase. A must for every player and collector.

Things About The Guitar
by Jose Ramirez III

$32.50

A fascinating book written by Jose Ramirez lll. The book is presented as a series of articles, some pertaining to family history, all pertaining to the guitar. Invaluable information about the nature of woods, the effect of various types of finishes on sound, and even articles on the effects humidity are all discussed in an informative but informal manner. Every guitar owner should read this book, it is a real gem and we sell them as fast as we get them.

Making Master Guitars
by Roy Courtnall

$120.00

A large (9 x 12) 330 page hardback which features the guitars of Torres, Fleta, Bouchet, Ramirez, Romanillos and other great makers in detail. Twenty seven chapters and a wealth of details make this book an asset to the library of the luthier and aficionado alike. Also included are many illustrations and diagrams. Literally everything you would ever want to know about the design, measurements and construction techniques of the modern classical guitar.

La Guitarra Espanola
Museo Municipal Madrid

$65.00

Imported from Spain, this book was first published in 1991 by NY's metropolitan Museum of Art, in conjunction with Spanish de Cultura and other organizations to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Columbus' voyage to America. Quite beautiful with 177 full color and b/w plates, this book traces the history and development of the modern guitar from its roots as a Vihuela in the fifteenth century up to its present form. Included are photographs of old guitar-related paintings and excellent detailed images of many of the historical instruments featured in the text. A true collectors item that belongs in every guitar library. Text is in English and Spanish

Classical and Flamenco

	Classic Guitar Construction by Irving Sloane $17.95 First published in 1964, Classic Guitar Construction has been a best seller ever since. Packed with excellent photos and diagrams, this book covers everything the home craftsman needs to know in order to construct a fine instrument. This book is excellent reading for all guitar lovers and the information it provides will truly increase your level of knowledge and appreciation of the Classical Guitar.

	Antonio de Torres Guitar Maker by J. Romanillos $52.50 Paperback, $70.00 Hardcover This is a brand new revised edition of Romanillos' classic book about Antonio de Torres. To quote Guitar Player magazine: "Staggeringly thorough text on the Spanish luthier who undoubtedly had the most profound influence on the shape of the modern classical guitar." Absolutely the definitive text on Torres. This book has many photographs and diagrams pertaining to Torres and his guitars and also contains the most complete listing available of each surviving Torres guitar.

	The Guitar From the Renaissance to the Present Day by H. Turnbull $15.95 First printed in 1974, this is a very good book on guitar history and continues to sell well today. This paper back volume is full of b/w photos, musical examples and an excellent bibliography. The book focuses on the development of the guitar itself from the Vihuela to the modern guitar, and also focuses on the development of music for the guitar during the same period.

	A Collection of Fine Spanish Guitars by S. Urlik $119.00 A book that features the author's world-class collection. Included are classical guitars by Torres, Hauser, Bouchet, Esteso, Santos, Fleta, Arias, and many, many more. Flamenco guitars are also represented by makers such as Barbero, Reyes, Hernandez Y Aguado, Rodriguez, and Arcangel. Every instrument in this collection is presented with color photographs, close-ups of the label and rosette. Technical specifications and dimensions on each guitar are also included.

	The Development Of The Modern Guitar by J. Huber $12.95 A compact guide to guitar history, schools of guitar design and construction, and a thumbnail refresher course on the great luthiers and marketing trends of the past century.

	The Classical Guitar A Complete History $75.00 This beautful book tells the story of the classical guitar from the 19th Century to the present day. Guitars from the greatest makers are featured in full color photographs accompanied by sketches of the luthiers, and a wealth of technical and biographical information. Very informative and collectible, The Classical Guitar is a limited edition of only 6,000 copies. Each copy is individually numbered and comes in a beautiful slipcase. A must for every player and collector.

	Things About The Guitar by Jose Ramirez III $32.50 A fascinating book written by Jose Ramirez lll. The book is presented as a series of articles, some pertaining to family history, all pertaining to the guitar. Invaluable information about the nature of woods, the effect of various types of finishes on sound, and even articles on the effects humidity are all discussed in an informative but informal manner. Every guitar owner should read this book, it is a real gem and we sell them as fast as we get them.

	Making Master Guitars by Roy Courtnall $120.00 A large (9 x 12) 330 page hardback which features the guitars of Torres, Fleta, Bouchet, Ramirez, Romanillos and other great makers in detail. Twenty seven chapters and a wealth of details make this book an asset to the library of the luthier and aficionado alike. Also included are many illustrations and diagrams. Literally everything you would ever want to know about the design, measurements and construction techniques of the modern classical guitar.

	La Guitarra Espanola Museo Municipal Madrid $65.00 Imported from Spain, this book was first published in 1991 by NY's metropolitan Museum of Art, in conjunction with Spanish de Cultura and other organizations to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Columbus' voyage to America. Quite beautiful with 177 full color and b/w plates, this book traces the history and development of the modern guitar from its roots as a Vihuela in the fifteenth century up to its present form. Included are photographs of old guitar-related paintings and excellent detailed images of many of the historical instruments featured in the text. A true collectors item that belongs in every guitar library. Text is in English and Spanish