The Complete Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar Method

The Encyclopedia of Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar Solos is a collection of compositions for the Lap Steel Guitar carefully selected by renowned Guitar tutor Fernando Perez. The pieces in this bookcover a wide range of styles including Hawaiian Jazz Blues Ragtime Country Latin and even Chinese music. These featured pieces are perfect for the Lap Steel Guitar as they allow the reader to apply techniques and tricksunique to the instrument. The Encyclopedia of Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar Solos includes key explanations of different tunings and special techniques that can be applied to each composition. All of thepieces are arranged for solo Guitar and work perfectly in an ensemble context. Readers will also enjoy Perez's companion publication The Complete Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar Method. This book includes access toonline audio.

Given the number of skilled luthiers and guitarists in evidence today the current era has come to be known as ???The Golden Age of the Acoustic Guitar???. Among numerous richly talented players flatpicking/fingerstyle Acousticand Harp guitarist Stephen Bennett stands out as both a supreme melodist and groove master. That said - you already have a good idea of the contents of this DVD.It???s a rare artist who is capable of recording 29tunes in a single day but with the tenacity perfectionism and phenomenal musicality known to his fans worldwide that is exactly what Stephen did in creating this DVD. In fact most of these tracks were completed to perfectionin one take. Add the notion of performing on three distinctly different instruments- a Morris 6-string acoustic a 1930 National Steel and a modern Merrill Brothers copy of a vintage Dyer Harp Guitar- and you have not only aHerculean musical feat but a unique listening and viewing experience.Stephen???s live Mel Bay DVD performance is one you???ll watch again and again.

Vintage Guitar Books-Since its introduction over two decades ago The Official Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guide has been the essential handbook for Guitar collectors everywhere. This complete guide is the world's leading reference on the values of vintage and collectible instruments. Compiled using critical research and analysis it appraises electric and acoustic Guitars amps basses effects Mandolins steels and lap steels Ukuleles and even Banjos. The Official Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guide contains information on more than 2 000 brands along with 1 300 photos. With more than 192 000 copies sold this guide remains theindustry's hands-down leading source of pricing information.

Learn to Properly Adjust Your Guitar for Peak Playability and Optimum Sound-Here's your complete guide to getting your guitars to play and sound their best! Step-by-step instructions and photos teach how to adjust the action truss rod bridge saddles nut intonation and more on electric guitars and steel striing acoustic guitars. Basic electronic repairs are covered as well. With a handy Korg chromatic tuner included this book is a fantastic value and will get you started on the road to becoming your own guitar repairman.