Music Books

The story of Epiphone, one of the oldest and most famous guitar companies, is told by former staff historian Walter Carter. It's an epic story spanning three centuries, from Old World roots in the 19t...

Inventing the American Guitar is the first book to describe the early history of American guitar design in detail. It tells the story of how a European instrument was transformed into one with all of...

Guitar Effects Pedals: The Practical Handbook opens up the world of effects pedals, vintage and new alike, for the guitarist. In an easy, guitarist-friendly style, the book explores the history of dif...

Don't know your tremolo from your truss-rod? Fear not, this book will guide you through the essential differences between various electric guitars with clear explanations of how they work, how they so...

For many novice players their amp is the boring, functional part of their first set-up. This guide explains how it can be as exciting, inspirational and as important as their guitar. Viewing the amp a...

Doug Redler has been a guitar tech to the Black Crowes, k.d. lang, the Dixie Chicks, the B-52s, Paul Simon, Goo Goo Dolls, Counting Crows, Peter Gabriel, and many other stars. He's seen it all, and kn...

This handy chart helps you set practice goals and track your daily practice time for chord studies, scales, arpeggios, songs, licks, riffs and more. More than a year's worth of weekly practice charts!...

Interviews with 50 of the world's greatest guitarists spanning the past 25 years and collected into one information-packed volume. Based on articles originally published in Guitar Player magazine, Sec...

The Gibson Les Paul Standard 1958-1960 is one of the greatest designs to emerge from Gibson. Revered by the great players of our generation, the tone and quality of these instruments has never been su...

Guitar One magazine presents this helpful and handy pocket guide to gig preparation and survival for guitarists. Includes information on gear and equipment, travel, venues, finances, professionalism a...

It wasn't much more than a decade ago that getting great guitar tone on a track required thousands of dollars worth of equipment and studio time. In the digital age, ending up with great-sounding guit...

Discover the recording secrets of our generation's real guitar heroes: Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Zakk Wylde, Ted Nugent, Billy Sheehan, Larry Carlton, Stanley Clarke, Steve Morse, Steve L...

The Rough Guide to Guitar is a one-stop shop for all your guitar-related needs-whether you're buying an instrument, playing, gigging, recording, or are a complete beginner. This book covers everything...

Was wäre die heutige Rock- und Popmusik ohne Elektrogitarren und Elektrobässe? Diese Instrumente geben seit mehr als vierzig Jahren klar den Ton an. Ihr Sound wird zum großen Teil von den elektrischen...

Bauweisen, Pflege und Wartung der Gitarre steht im Vordergrund dieses Handy Guides. Von Reparaturanleitungen über Pflegetipps und professionellen Saitenwechsel bis hin zu optimaler Halseinstellung und...

John Carruthers, legendary guitar builder and repair guru to the stars, has teamed up with Alfred to produce this ultimate beginner's guide to guitar repair and maintenance. Comprehensive, step-by-ste...

John Carruthers, legendary guitar builder and repair guru to the stars, has teamed up with Alfred to produce this ultimate beginner's guide to guitar repair and maintenance. Comprehensive, step-by-ste...

Therapeutic Guitar is an innovative guitar method that was designed and extensively field tested for students with unique learning and lifestyle needs. Others who might benefit from this book include...

Written by a guitarist for a guitarist, Basic Pro Tools for Guitarists is the perfect way to get started recording with Pro Tools. Designed for guitarists of all skill levels, this book includes clear...

For all guitarists, the quest to finding the guitar tone you hear in your head and then recording it is a never-ending journey. The Ultimate Guitar Tone Handbook is your definitive guide to discoverin...

This book & CD package features clear instruction on how to achieve the tones and effects of your favorite guitarists including an in-depth breakdown of effects pedals and processors, sample licks (in...

The Serious Guitarist: Essential Book of Gear is an invaluable source for everything you need to know about guitar equipment. With tons of photographs and illustrations, real-world explanations on how...

Easy-to-follow instructions on maintaining your guitar and essential information about gear!Alfred's Mini Music Guides provide essential information in a convenient size. Take these books anywhere you...

This is the best manuscript book for anyone who wants to write guitar music and needs to know all the tricks to notating in TAB. The book starts with eight essential pages of instruction about how to...