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Ultimate Star Guitars: The Guitars That Rocked the World, Expanded Edition,Used
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First published in 2010, expanded in 2017, and now available in a sleek paperoverboard format, Ultimate Star Guitars is the first illustrated history of iconic guitars and their ownersfeaturing more than 140 guitars and 120 guitarists in all!Where other bestselling guitar histories look at the rankandfile models, Ultimate Star Guitars is unique in profiling the specific favorites of famous playersoftentimes milliondollar babies, such as the 1968 Stratocaster that Jimi Hendrix burned at Woodstock and which sold at Sotheby's in 1993 for $1.3 million. Among the stars and their guitars: Kurt Cobain: 1969 Competition Series Fender Mustang B. B. King: Gibson 'Lucille' Prince: Hohner HG490 Edward Van Halen: 'Frankenstrat' Neil Young: 1953 Gibson Les Paul 'Old Black'Guitar journalist Dave Hunter explains the stories behind each: the important sessions on which they were used, landmark tours and gigs on which they were played, modifications made by their owners, and more.From twangy country to scorching metal, from fullthrottle punk to sophisticated jazz, and from gutpunch blues to lofi indie rock, Ultimate Star Guitars is illustrated with performance and candid photography of the artists with their star guitars, relevant memorabilia, and more often than not, studio shots of the guitars or signature models based on them. It's an informationpacked visual feast for guitar enthusiasts!
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Ultimate Star Guitars'? A: The book focuses on the illustrated history of iconic guitars and their famous owners, highlighting over 140 guitars and 120 guitarists.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Ultimate Star Guitars'? A: The author is Dave Hunter, a well-known guitar journalist.
- Q: What editions of 'Ultimate Star Guitars' are available? A: The book was first published in 2010 and expanded in 2017. The latest version is available in a hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Ultimate Star Guitars'? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What type of photography is included in the book? A: The book features performance and candid photography of the artists with their guitars, as well as studio shots.
- Q: Is 'Ultimate Star Guitars' suitable for all types of guitar enthusiasts? A: Yes, it covers a wide range of music genres, making it appealing to enthusiasts of country, metal, punk, jazz, blues, and indie rock.
- Q: What notable guitars are featured in the book? A: Notable guitars include Jimi Hendrix's 1968 Stratocaster, Kurt Cobain's 1969 Fender Mustang, and B.B. King's Gibson 'Lucille'.
- Q: When was 'Ultimate Star Guitars' released? A: The expanded edition was released on March 17, 2020.
- Q: Does the book include stories behind the guitars? A: Yes, the book includes detailed stories about the important sessions, tours, and modifications related to each featured guitar.