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History of Japanese Electric Guitars

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(Reference). Many guitar players, famous and not so famous, began playing on Japanese electric guitars, yet the history of the people and factories that produced these instruments has remained largely ignored. For the first time in this illustrated history, author Frank Meyers will examine the Japanese electric guitars and factories that were active during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, identifying the various people, companies, and guitars that contributed to the huge guitar boom of the 1960s. Includes hundreds of fantastic color photographs, a chapter on 130 pickups, and a chapter on collecting vintage Japanese guitars. A must have for book collectors. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Centerstream Publications; 1st edition (March 1, 2015)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1574243152


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 54


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.35 x 11 inches


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    • Very informative !!!
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This book is chalked full of information on vintage Japanese guitars from different makers. It has hundreds of clear photos and original ads of these guitars along with great background information on them. It has been invaluable to me as a vintage collector. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in instruments of that era. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024 by Amazon Customer Amazon Customer
    • Unexpected Greatness....
I was definitely not prepared for what I was getting with this book! I'm used to guitar books with one glossy, high res pic of a single guitar per page and a brief couple of paragraphs. This book has wonderful pictures taken from advertising, shots for the book as well as historical pictures from the guitar firms themselves. The writing is outstanding and this book is a fantastic chronicle for someone that had no idea Japan had played such an integral part of the music revolution. I look at these guitars through very different eyes now and I'm guessing this will create a collectors market (if it doesn't already exist) for these beautiful instruments. I highly recommend this book, it cannot be perused or read in a few hours. The pictures alone gobble up a lot of time. The histories and back stories will drive you to Google to look for more info as well. My only wish is for a second book! Maybe something in collaboration with Deke Dickerson: Frank could call it "Teisco in the Attic". I'm sure that between the production in Japan and the demand in the US and around the world, there are many stories yet to be told about these wonderful guitars. This book and the wonderful guitars it contains reminds me of a quote from the movie Ratatouille: "Not everyone can become a great artist; but a great artist *can* come from *anywhere*. It is difficult to imagine more humble origins than those of the genius now cooking at Gusteau's, who is, in this critic's opinion, nothing less than the finest chef in France. I will be returning to Gusteau's soon, hungry for more." It is difficult to imagine more unpretententious origins than the guitars, men and women contained in this book yet it is likely they could be some of the most innovative instruments ever produced and most assuredly this book has left me hungry for more. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2016 by M. Kuffler
    • Zelda likes it
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This is excellent, the history here is amazing. The research in the pickup section is impressive and very detailed. My cat Zelda prefers early '60s Japanese guitars.
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024 by Wade Whorton Wade Whorton
    • Excellent book!
Great pictures and very informative! Explains the history behind these cool guitars. A must own if you like collecting these guitars!
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024 by Alberto
    • Excellent resource on Japanese guitars
Lots of details and pictures on history of Japanese guitars and manufacturers, recommended for anybody interested in this chapter of guitar manufacturing.
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024 by Axel B.
    • Very nice but not very informative
The book has a lot of beautiful pictures and rare photos and some interesting facts. But if you expected to find out the name of your Japanese guitar and in what year it was made - you will be disappointed. This is not a reference book or determinant.
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2018 by Abram Kovtun
    • Good book of cool guitars
Over all a good book about Japanese guitars. Lots of pictures, they are not big full or even half page photos but still very cool. Lots of weird guitars. A most have for anybody into guitars. Worth the money.
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2020 by audioman
    • great documentation, Fab photos
Frank Meyers has hit a Grand Slam with "History of Japanese Electric Guitars". Well written, great documentation, Fab photos, & probably the best informative guide available, on Japanese made guitars from the Sixties! In depth info on the factories, guitar makes, brands, vintage advertisements, & the people behind them. The section on the vintage pickups alone, are worth the price of the book. Let's hope Frank follows up with another gem like this, maybe featuring more of the rare styles of the "Branded Guitars", with even more photos! Every Vintage Guitar player or collector should have this book in thier reference library. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2015 by DAVID E. MOWEN

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