I would suggest that folks interested in epiphone guitars purchase the older book first if you can locate one. Walter carter, the epiphone guitar book, 2012 walter carter, epiphone, the complete history, 1995 walter carter, the martin book, 1995 walter carter 1st ed. Walter carter has 25 years of experience in the vintage guitar world, including 10 years as gibsons inhouse historian and 12 years at a vintage dealer. The complete history by walter carter guitar books, gibson les paul, epiphone. Shop amongst our popular books, including 10, gruhns guide to vintage guitars, the epiphone guitar book and more from walter carter. A complete history of epiphone guitars backbeat books publishes the epiphone guitar book by walter carter 18dec12 the epic story of epiphone, one of the worlds oldest and most famous guitar companies, spans three centuries, from its old world roots in the 19th century to the golden age of american guitar makers in the 20th century and. The epiphone guitar book a complete history collector guide walter carter. He then joined the gibson guitar corporation as a historian and researched and wrote gibson guitars. One section providing all the specs for every epiphone ever built from the 1920s forward.
Ken achard, the history and development of the american guitar, 1990 robert benedetto, making an archtop guitar, 1994 bob carlin, regal musical instruments 18961955, 2011 walter carter, the epiphone guitar book, 2012 walter carter, epiphone, the complete history, 1995 walter carter, the martin book, 1995 walter carter 1st ed. The story of epiphone, one of the oldest and most famous guitar companies, is told by former staff historian walter carter. Walter carter author of gibson guitars walter carter is the author of gibson guitars 4. Early 1980s ephiphone epiphone electrics gibson brands.
Epiphone serial number decoding page 2 epiphone acoustics. Click download or read online button to epiphone book pdf for free now. The epiphone guitar book walter carter haftad 9781617977. For epiphone owners, guitar collectors and simply enthusiasts of the six string, the epiphone guitar book book will delight and tantalize you. Starting with the es150 generally acknowledged as the first commercially successful electric guitar through the 335s, les pauls, sgs, firebirds, and more, it is packed with facts, stories, and images that tell the story of gibsons great guitars and their most famous and. Oct 30, 2017 i located my epiphone, the complete history book by walter carter from 1995. Dec 01, 2012 walter carter nashville, tn is the former historian for epiphone s parent company, gibson guitar corp. The complete history of epiphone by walter carter a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
I recently purchased the older book entitled epiphonethe complete history by walter carter 1995. This budget priced, gibsonauthorized version of the les paul model, originally introduced with a carved maple top by jim epi rosenberg at namm 1993, is made as a guitar with beginner and value minded consumers in mind. Pdf the epiphone guitar book download full pdf book download. Buy classic guitars by walter carter online at alibris. One of the first socalled gibson epiphone products was the rivoli bass of 1959, virtually identical to gibsons eb2. The epiphone guitar book a complete history of epiphone. Longtime epiphone fan and guitar historian walter carter released a beautiful coffee table sized paperback, the complete history of epiphone that was filled with color photos of vintage and new instruments as well as period advertisements, artist photos, and interviews with key epiphone history makers. By george gruhn and walter carter the epiphone riviera. Beautifully illustrated with countless pictures of. Features a collectors reference section with model histories and serial. The epiphone guitar book a complete history collector. All the semi and hollow bodies produced after that with exception of the eliteelitist line. Read the fascinating story of a family business that fell.
On page 109 of walter carter s book called the story of gibson electric guitars, he writes. Walter carter joined me to talk about vintage instruments and his new epiphone guitar book. Ed driscoll talks to walter carter about epiphone history. Epiphone the complete history by walter carter paperback older edition ebay. The epic story of epiphone, one of the worlds oldest and most famous guitar companies, spans three centuries, from its old world roots in the 19th century to the golden. According to walter carters book, both epiphone and gibson companies bass production would be curtailed by wwii, but epiphone basses endured into the postwar period and would eventually be the attraction that prompted gibson to buy out epiphone in 1957. A complete history of epiphone guitars by walter carter 20121201 on. Download pdf epiphone free online new books in politics. Epiphone les paul 100 news newspapers books scholar jstor december 2012 learn how and when to remove this template message. The story of epiphone one of the oldest and most famous guitar companies is told by former staff historian walter carter. Walter carter discusses the history of epiphone guitars youtube. Its an epic story spanning three centuries from old world roots in the 19th century to the golden age of american makers in the 20th century and onward into the global market of the new millennium.
The complete history book online at best prices in india on. This book is about 20 years old and has a different cover than others listed. The epiphone guitar book by walter carter softcover. Backbeat books the epiphone guitar book thomann sverige. Its an epic story spanning three centuries, from old world roots in the 19th century to the golden age of american makers in the 20th century and onward into the global market of the new millennium. In addition to his writing, walter carter is still active on the nashville music scene. The story of epiphone, one of the oldest and most famous guitar companies, is told by former. The complete history of epiphone by walter carter 1996. A complete history of epiphone guitars by walter carter 2012, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. He has written a dozen books on vintage guitars and guitar companies, ranging from gibson. Buy a cheap copy of gibson guitars 100 years of an american. Backbeat books the epiphone guitar book a complete history. The gibson electric guitar book is a comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to gibson electrics past and present. Bookthe story of epiphone, one of the oldest and most famous guitar companies, is told by former staff historian walter carter.
He has a new book out this month published by backbeat books, called the epiphone guitar book. Buy the epiphone guitar book by walter carter at mighty ape nz. Acoustic american jazz guitars of the golden era preserved. Walter carter nashville, tn is the former historian for epiphones parent company, gibson guitar corp. Jan 23, 20 according to walter carter s latest publication the epiphone guitar book a complete history of epiphone guitars, there were two years 81 and 82 where rivieras were made in japan before norlin sold out to henry juszkiewicz and partners in 86. Jun 25, 2015 to help honor the milestone, longtime epiphone fan and former gibson historian walter carter published the epiphone guitar book. Backbeat books publishes the epiphone guitar book by walter carter 18dec12 the epic story of epiphone, one of the worlds oldest and most famous guitar companies, spans three centuries, from its old world roots in the 19th century to the golden age of american guitar makers in the 20th century and onward into the global market of the new. The new yorkbased epiphone company was bought by gibson in 1957. I havent read this one yet but walter carter has written quite a few nice.
Walter carter on the history of the les paul cherry sunburst. The les paul classics vintage features, such as a small headstock, pushin tuner bushings and aged fingerboard inlays, made a mockery of the les paul reissue. The complete history hardcover june 1, 1996 by walter carter author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A graduate of the university of north carolina in chapel hill, he has been involved in nashvilles music business for over 40 years as a songwriter, musician, and. A complete history of epiphone guitars book online at best prices in india on. Dec 20, 2012 backbeat books has announced it has published the epiphone guitar book, the inside story of one of the worlds leading guitar makers by walter carter. Discover book depositorys huge selection of walter carter books online. I believe there was also a later updated version of the same book. A complete history of epiphone guitars sonic state amped. Jan 11, 20 for years, walter carter was the inhouse historian at gibson guitars, before serving a similar function for wellknown vintage guitar dealer george gruhn. The artistry of the guitar, 2014 catalog chicago musical instruments, general catalog 35.
New book chronicles 140year history of epiphone guitars. Pdf the epiphone guitar book download full pdf book. The epiphone guitar book by walter carter, 9781617977, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Walter carter discusses the history of epiphone guitars. To honor epiphones 140th anniversary, longtime epiphone fan and former gibson historian walter carter has published the epiphone guitar. The epiphone les paul 100 lp100 is a solid body electric guitar first produced in 1993 and is based on the gibson les paul. A comprehensive look at of one of the most prestigious guitar companies in the industry. A complete history of epiphone guitars by walter carter 20121201. The epic story of epiphone spans three centuries, from its oldworld roots in the 19th century to the golden age of american guitar makers in the 20th century and onward into. Guitar book the complete history of the epiphone guitar, by walter carter, with numerous photos and illustrations, isbn 9781617977, publisher no.
Download epiphone ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. From 1988 to 1992, he was a writer and researcher for gruhn guitars, completing gruhns guide to vintage guitars in 1990. A complete history of epiphone guitars by walter carter 4. Its an epic story spanning three centuries, from old world roots in the nineteenth century to the golden age of american makers in the 20th century and onward into the global market of the new millennium. Epiphone the complete history by walter carter paperback older edition. A complete history of epiphone guitars by walter carter 20108 walter carter. The epiphone les paul 100 lp100 is a solid body electric guitar first produced in 1993 and.
Walter carter nashville, tn is the former historian for epiphone s parent company, gibson guitar corp. Details about epiphone the complete history by walter carter paperback older edition. Backbeat books the epiphone guitar book a complete. Epiphone the complete history by walter carter paperback. A complete history of epiphone guitars by walter carter paperback, 176 pages, published 2012. To help honor the milestone, longtime epiphone fan and former gibson historian walter carter published the epiphone guitar book. This splendid book chronicles 100 years of the companies that building gibson guitars, banjos, and mandolins. By george gruhn and walter carter the epiphone riviera although the reason for the acquisition was to give cmigibson the capability of producing acoustic basses, gibson president ted mccarty recognized an opportunity to create and exploit what was essentially a second gibson brand. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A complete history of epiphone guitars by walter carter. Walter carter s book is a wonderfully illustrated history with an abundance of stunning photographs. Pdf the epiphone guitar book download ebook for free.
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