Superstar guitars

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A collection that has to be seen to be believed, ‘Superstar Guitars’ is an up-close and personal look at dozens of the most famous guitars in the history of music. Photographer Eleanor Jane has travelled the world, tracking down the six-strings that were used and loved by some of the greatest musicians ever known to create their most celebrated music. Featured guitarists include Kurt Cobain, Keith Richards, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Prince, Kirk Hammett, David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Jeff Buckley, Jerry Garcia, John Frusciante, Thurston Moore, Jack White, Matt Bellamy, and many more.

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Foreword by James Dean Bradfield, Manic Street Preachers

A collection that has to be seen to be believed, Superstar Guitars showcases the most famous six-strings in the history of music, in exquisite detail.

Photographer Eleanor Jane has travelled the world, documenting the legendary guitars used to create some of the greatest music ever heard.

Jimi Hendrix’s Woodstock Stratocaster. The guitar on which Bob Dylan ‘went electric’. The Fender Mustang Kurt Cobain played in the ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ video. Explore some of the most iconic guitars in music, up close and personal.

Housed in a stunning package including a hardback slipcase, detailed photography explores every inch of these iconic instruments, accompanied by fascinating insights, telling the stories of the guitars that changed the world.

Guitars featured include:

Jimi Hendrix‘s Woodstock Stratocaster
Kurt Cobain‘s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ Mustang
John Frusciante‘s Fender Stratocaster
Dave Grohl‘s Gibson Trini Lopez
Noel Gallagher‘s Epiphone Riviera
Eric Clapton‘s MTV Unplugged Martin
Jeff Buckley‘s Fender Telecaster
Brian May‘s Red Special
Tom Morello‘s Arm The Homeless
Phoebe Bridgers‘ Danelectro Baritone
Jack White‘s Airline
Prince‘s Yellow Cloud
Thurston Moore‘s Fender Jazzmaster
David Gilmour‘s Black Strat
Steve Vai‘s Ibanez JEM
Matt Bellamy‘s Mansion DeLorean

And many more…

Additional information

Weight 2.32 kg
Dimensions 25.4 × 34.4 × 3.2 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

240

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

787.8719 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K