New book featuring many TGP builders.

[Ron Thorn]

Hey everyone,
After a few years in the works, this fine book has finally been published:

http://www.amazon.com/Hand-Made-Played-Contemporary-Guitars/dp/1579907873/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1217952819&sr=8-4

It features many of TGP small builders such as Briggs, Baker and myself. It isn't much of a read, more killer pictures and specification than anything - but cool nonetheless and for less than $25, good "library" material for sure. Just thought I would share.

Ron

[mikef1331]

Awesome!

[jamess]

Thanks for the heads up, Ron! I'd love a guitar book about builders of our time. I just ordered a couple copies. I wish more books like this were published.

[oldschoolguy]

Very cool!

[John Hurtt]

Got to pick this up, thanks for the heads up!

[Jim Soloway]

It's also got guitars from Chapin, Gustavsson, Koll, plus one of ours.

[n.j.]

Awesome, I just ordered mine.

Congrats to all the top-notch builders included.

[decay-o-caster]

I'm a little miffed that they didn't use any of my photos for the Chapin page. Aw well...

[edwarddavis]

thats great , I will have to get it . Glad some of you are getting exposure thats well deserved not that its needed .

[Shreve]

Works for me. Just ordered. Great to see these (TGP) luthiers in print! :BEER

I need to see Kolls and Gustavssons like I need a hole in my head. I will resist.

[Jack Briggs]

Hey everyone,
After a few years in the works, this fine book has finally been published:

http://www.amazon.com/Hand-Made-Played-Contemporary-Guitars/dp/1579907873/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1217952819&sr=8-4

It features many of TGP small builders such as Briggs, Baker and myself. It isn't much of a read, more killer pictures and specification than anything - but cool nonetheless and for less than $25, good "library" material for sure. Just thought I would share.

Ron


Ron,

Have you seen the book yet? I'm still waiting for my copy.

I was going to pass the info along on this. It seems like a 'must have' for any guitar geek. With over 350 pictures I can imagine many hours of drooling over some beautiful and unique instruments.

I feel very honored to have been included in this publication. The author told me I have 2 entires covered in it, and I can't wait to see it!




Cheers,

[XSSIVE]

i've been waiting for this forever since one of my pics is in there. along with working as a tech for him i do all the photography and magazine ads for Cris Mirabella of Mirabella Guitars and the pic of the Mirabella in there is one i took. it's been so long i honestly forget which picture they decided to use hahaha.

-Mike

[allman5]

Great! Just ordered a copy !

Bjorn :BEER

[Donnie B.]

Very cool! I'll be picking this up for sure.

[matte]

Ron,

Have you seen the book yet? I'm still waiting for my copy.

I was going to pass the info along on this. It seems like a 'must have' for any guitar geek. With over 350 pictures I can imagine many hours of drooling over some beautiful and unique instruments.

I feel very honored to have been included in this publication. The author told me I have 2 entires covered in it, and I can't wait to see it!




Cheers,you were well represented. btw, it only made me want one of your guitars even more than b4.

[Jack Briggs]

you were well represented. btw, it only made me want one of your guitars even more than b4.


Thanks, Matte.

So - you've seen the book?

Keep in touch.


Cheers,

[matte]

Thanks, Matte.

So - you've seen the book?

Keep in touch.


Cheers,hi jack,
i had photos in the book (johan's guitars). i received an advance copy. your work looks beautiful. you have full 2 page spreads on at least 2 guitars.

ron's work looks exceptional as well.

[Jahn]

Matte, is Rick Kelly in there? If so I'm gonna have to pick up a copy!

[Jim Soloway]

Ron,

Have you seen the book yet? I'm still waiting for my copy.

I was going to pass the info along on this. It seems like a 'must have' for any guitar geek. With over 350 pictures I can imagine many hours of drooling over some beautiful and unique instruments.

I feel very honored to have been included in this publication. The author told me I have 2 entires covered in it, and I can't wait to see it!

Cheers,

Jack, I just got mine yesterday. Your guitars looked fabulous. Seriously.:AOK

[Ron Thorn]

Jack, my copy arrived last Thursday, as did Michael Spalt's who has many represented in there as well.
You're looking good though, that sycamore is beautiful. We both share the "Electric Guitar" chapter title pages too...but they "flipped" mine like it's a lefty ?!?!
Plenty of non-electrics in there as well, the resonator chapter is very inspiring.
Ron

[Jack Briggs]

Matte,

Jim,

Ron,

Thanks guys. Mine must be at the PO.



Cheers,

[Axdoctor]

Saw this @ Gene's the other day and what a beauty of a book..... so many fine builders out there!!

[Jack Briggs]

I just got my advance copy, and I've got to say that it's a superb book. And that's not because I have submissions in it. It is really a guitar nut's 'must have'. I'm very happy with the turnout.

Kudos to all the builders on TGP that had their instruments shown in the book!!! :BEER

[Leonc]

Very cool. Kudos to all you builders!

[Mike Dresch]

I've got to get a copy of this book!

[dwes]

Thanks for the heads-up, Ron.
Copy ordered.

Dave

[nik]

Sounds cool. Any archtop builders in it?

[Jon Silberman]

Congrats, Ron et al.! P.S. For some reason, when I read the title, I immediately thought of the old Flock tune, "Store Bought, Store Thought." :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaVEzBD4MlY

[mgrier1]

I cannot think of a more outstanding group of guys (and guitars) to get some proper representation out there... Congrats to all!:BEER
Thanks for the tip, Ron!

Oh yes, order is in!!! :cool:

Best,

Mike

[Ian Anderson]

We were supposed to have a guitar in the book. Anyone see it? We have not recieved our copy yet.

[trisonic]

I'm a little miffed that they didn't use any of my photos for the Chapin page. Aw well...

Who's pieces are represented, David? Man, I still drool over your pics of "Hank" and I own it!

Best, Pete.

[bforest4]

Ron, which Thorns are in the book? Looks very cool, I'll pick up a copy.

[Ron Thorn]

bforest4,

Thorn #003 "The Parrots" is featured...no full shot of the fretboard inlay though...again, weird.

Ron

[John Hurtt]

bforest4,

Thorn #003 "The Parrots" is featured...no full shot of the fretboard inlay though...again, weird.

Ron


That is weird, that inlay is killin'!!

[dwes]

It's a great book. Awesome builders, pics and specs. :dude

I think a Grosh Set Neck should be in there, but I supoose there aren't enough pages for all of the great small builders.

Dave

[Long2Play]

It's a great book. Awesome builders, pics and specs. :dude

I think a Grosh Set Neck should be in there, but I supoose there aren't enough pages for all of the great small builders.

Dave

I agree - Grosh is covered really well in this book: http://www.amazon.com/Electric-Guitar-Sourcebook-Find-Sounds/dp/0879308869/ref=pd_sim_b_5

The Set Neck is covered as well as a really great interview with Don Grosh.

[joel]

>>Thorn #003 "The Parrots" is featured...no full shot of the fretboard inlay though...again, weird.

That's because what the author of the book really wanted to show was the beautiful wild rose inlay you put on my fretboard!

Still loving #006, thanks Ron!

[mojocaster.com]

Thanks for the heads up, I need to get me one of those :)

Congrats to all fantastic builders whose work is featured in the book!

[BettyFjord]

So very ordered.