{"product_id":"9781912101276","title":"British Guitarists 1952-1972 : Electric Pioneers","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Tuffrey, Peter \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eUnclassified\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 19 October 2023 by Great Northern Books Ltd in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 304 pages, Colour and black and white photgraphs throughout\u003cbr\u003e221 x 280 x 26 | 1416g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing legendary and inspirational guitarists and the equipment they used.  This fully illustrated, beautifully produced hardback explores the history of the pioneering British guitarists  their background, career and equipment. Includes many exclusive interviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the mid-20th century, no other musical instrument developed faster or had a greater impact than the electric guitar. In Britain, many young lads became enthralled by the look and the sound, leading them to take up the guitar to entertain their peers. Several dozen were able to master the instrument sufficiently to gain national and international recognition, enjoying careers spanning decades which has resulted in a number being awarded Queen's honours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBritish Guitarists 1952-1972: Electric Pioneers examines a number of musicians that were part of a first wave of new popular music in the second half of the 20th century. A focus is placed on the guitars, amplifiers and effects used by the artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting from their early days, the book looks at the evolution of the guitarist's equipment and how this has impacted on their music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guitarists featured are: Martin Barre, Syd Barrett, Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore, Marc Bolan, Joe Brown, Eric Clapton, Dave 'Clem' Clempson, Dave Davies, Lonnie Donegan, Andy Fairweather Low, Peter Frampton, Robert Fripp, David Gilmour, Peter Green, George Harrison, Tony Hicks, Steve Howe, Tony Iommi, Brian Jones, Paul Kossoff, Albert Lee, Alvin Lee, John Lennon, Phil Manzanera, Hank Marvin, John McLaughlin, Tony McPhee, Micky Moody, Jimmy Page, Alan Parker, Mike Pender, Andy Powell, Keith Richards, Mick Ronson, Mick Taylor, Pete Townshend, Bert Weedon, Ronnie Wood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUNTS BOOKSHOP LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45796924096752,"sku":"9781912101276","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/8635\/9739\/files\/9781912101276.jpg?v=1713562122","url":"https:\/\/huntsbookshop.live\/products\/9781912101276","provider":"Hunt's Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}