Martin Guitar Masterpieces: A Showcase of Artists' Editions, Limited Editions, and Custom Guitars - Hardcover

Boak, Dick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0821228358 ISBN 13: 9780821228357

Publisher: Bulfinch, 2003

Synopsis

Martin guitars are internationally revered, collected and played by performers, singers, songwriters and by legions of avid collectors and enthusiasts. This book features more than a hundred of Martin's most desirable guitars, including instruments belonging to Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Joan Baez, Sting and Eric Clapton. Dick Boak enthusiastically outlines his experiences as liaison in these collaborations. We also get a sneak preview of Martin's millionth instrument, due in 2004. Dick Boak is the head of artist relations and publicity at C.F. Martin and Co., collaborating with artists in the design of their Limited Edition and Signature Models. A prolific artist, luthier and musician in his own right, he is a founder of the Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans, and has organized numerous national instrument-making symposiums.

About this title

About the Author:

Dick Boak lives in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and is head of Artist Relations and Publicity at C. F. Martin & Co., collaborating with artists in the design of their Limited Edition Artist Signature Models.

Review:

"A must-have book if you’re a serious musician, collector or if you just like to plunk around on a guitar." -- Country Monthly

"Attractive and entertaining. Highly recommended." -- Library Journal

"This book is a tribute to serious craftsmen." -- Playboy

About this edition

• Publisher: Bulfinch
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0821228358
• ISBN 13: 9780821228357
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144