The Guitar Handbook

Just_chillinJust_chillin Frets: 10
edited June 2016 in Other Reviews
Thought I would give a review on something different - a book.

I bought my copy of The Guitar Handbook, which is authored by Ralph Denyer, around 1994 / 1995. It is excellently written and has been my 'go to book' for advice and tuition for a little over 20 years.

This publication covers everything; from initial mini write-ups of internationally renowned guitarists', to the anatomy of guitars (acoustic & electric), music theory, guitar maintenance and customising, performance technology (some of the information is probably now out of date albeit still useful), and a comprehensive chord dictionary.

Not sure if this book is still in publication however, I find it to be invaluable. If it's no longer in publication, you might be able to pick one up on ebay or at a secondhand book store.



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  • JalapenoJalapeno Frets: 6378
    It is a good 'un
    Imagine something sharp and witty here ......

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  • TheBigDipperTheBigDipper Frets: 4722
    +1. Great book - even if you know it all (and who does?) it's a good read. 

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  • steamabacussteamabacus Frets: 1258
    Excellent book. I learned pretty much all the theory I know from that book. I gave my original softback copy from the 80s to my nephew many years ago but I recently picked up a hardback copy (in nice condition for very little) from ebay. It feels good to have a copy around again.

    Recommended.
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  • thomasross20thomasross20 Frets: 4423
    Yes, excellent book.
    I'd go as far as saying you could get by with this book alone.
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  • NeilNeil Frets: 3594
    Wis awarded. Well worth bringing to people's attention. 

    Bought the paperback version in the '80's.
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  • Mine's the original, but i'd still recommend the reprint to anyone :)
    "Working" software has only unobserved bugs. (Parroty Error: Pieces of Nine! Pieces of Nine!)
    Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
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  • Still got mine
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