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The Guitar Handbook [Paperback]

Ralph Denyer (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

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Release Date: Oct 20 1992 | Series: Book
The most comprehensive resource available for beginning and experienced guitarists alike, whether acoustic or electric. Completely redesigned and with many more full-color photos than the original, this new edition surveys recent models and profiles current masters, includes an expanded lesson section, and encompasses 10 years of technological change in recording and amplification.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for all Guitarists! Sep 22 2012
By Mr.MR
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a super reference book for all guitarists, new and old. Tons of useful info..covers all aspects of guitar. Highly recommend to all those who are looking for a book that goes from A to Z.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Probably the best you will find July 14 2003
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This is probably the best overall book you will find about guitars. It covers quite a bit of material. The details about how a guitar works and how to maintain a guitar are the best I have ever personally read. For example, setting the scale length of a guitar, a very important part of getting a guitar to sound good, is covered in easy to understand terms. It helped me fix some minor tuning issues on my Stratocaster.

This is also an effective book if you are interested in buying a guitar. You will be able to identify problems with most guitars because you will know what to look for. For example, checking for a warped neck. There is a great two page section that gives you the basics about how to look for that kind of defect.

And don't let any of these other reviews convince you that there is not enough theory in here. Granted, if you are brand new to playing or music in general it probably won't make much sense and you will struggle. But if you understand some basic scale and chord structures this book will help you gain a better understanding of how it all works. Odds are that those who do not like the theory in this book either do not like the approach or didn't actually read the entire book.

This book will NOT make you sound like your favorite guitarist. All the great players are great because they practice and the greatest players just have the gift. So do not expect that out of any book or instructor.

Lastly, do not buy the hard cover edition. Get the soft cover/paperback edition. You will want to have this book in front of you when you are working on your guitar or playing it. The only thing that would make this book a 5 star is if you could get it in spiral bound format.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Hand's Down The Best Guitar Book Ever Put To Press! Jan 23 2004
By CW
Format:Paperback
I was given a copy of this book over 20 years ago when I was a teenager. I have yet to find another guitar book that can hold a candle to this one. This book is extremely well thought out with relevant information that makes it a joy to read and learn from. Even a dog-eared copy found at a flea market would still be worth it's weight in gold to a beginning player today. I still find my self rereading it years later. So glad to see it's still in print!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The One Guitar Book You Must Buy!
I bought this book seven years ago and still find it valid today. It is the most complete guitar book I have come across yet. Read more
Published on July 19 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars No single book more influential to my love of the instrument
...than this book.

My copy, though tattered, missing it's cover and pretty well trashed, lies in the spot of honor on my bookshelf as the book that gave me more insight and... Read more

Published on Jan 1 2004 by Ryan Walsh
5.0 out of 5 stars not the "Guitar Handbook..."
this is the GUITAR BIBLE! This is the best possible reference in book form that you could get for the guitar! I really loved reading the bios of some of the guitar legends... Read more
Published on Mar 4 2003 by Gaynelle V. Wells
5.0 out of 5 stars Three thumbs up! A wildly popular and comprehensive resource
A wildly popular and comprehensive resource for beginners and experienced guitarists alike, acoustic or electric. Read more
Published on Feb 2 2003 by "cleverjoe"
5.0 out of 5 stars The Guitar Compendium - Without Question.
If there is one book that truly sums up the daunting task of learning the guitar's every aspect from A-Z, this is it. No stone is left unturned. Read more
Published on Sep 5 2002 by Joseph R Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely The Best Guitar Book
Having recently purchased a Stratocaster with Marshall amp after years of not playing, I needed a refresher on my chosen instrument. Read more
Published on Aug 8 2002 by David S. Heier
4.0 out of 5 stars Good coverage on key concepts
If you're interested in learning about guitars, this book covers a variety of topics, including how to play the guitar, history of the guitar, some early influences, types of... Read more
Published on Jan 11 2002 by John W. Crockett
5.0 out of 5 stars Mini-Encyclopedia of the Guitar
The book is extensive, though not exhaustive, in its coverage of the history and description of the guitar, important and influential guitarists, teaching of basic chords, theory,... Read more
Published on Dec 7 2001 by C. R. McRae, PhD
4.0 out of 5 stars Complete as possible
This book examines all aspects of guitar. No, thats wrong....All aspects of talented guitar. There is no Korn, Rage against the machine, or other (...). Read more
Published on Nov 3 2001 by brandon barton
5.0 out of 5 stars Guitars Explained.
This book successfully attempts to cover the broad spectra of guitars and guitar playing. Carefully divided and technically written, it provides detailed explainations of just... Read more
Published on Aug 7 2001 by David Shamma
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