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Jimi Hendrix - The Ultimate Lyric Book
By Janie L. Hendrix (hardcover) $40
Jimi Hendrix was such an extraordinary guitarist, it can be easy to forget
that just as much passion, soul and precision went into his lyrics. Inspired
by Dylan, Hendrix was willing to let his imagination guide him to
landscapes hitherto unexplored within the realm
of pop music. From the existential euphoria of
“I Don’t Love Today” to the elusive beauty of
“Little Wing” to the psychedelic blues of “My
Friend” to the otherworldly “1983 (A Merman I
Should Turn to Be),” his lyrics remain among the
most vivid in rock, infused with the
same inventiveness, virtuosity, and
courage that informed his guitar
playing. Here are all the words to
the Hendrix classics, as well as
unpublished songs from Valleys
of Neptune and other hitherto
undiscovered sources. Compiled
by Janie L. Hendrix, the book
includes numerous examples
of the artist’s handwritten
lyrics, often scribbled on hotel
stationery, as well as photos of
Jimi to accompany every song.
AMPED tells the stories of the world’s greatest
amps, including Fender, Marshall, Vox, Dumble and
more—with hundreds of photos, memorabilia, and
the amps of the stars, from Jimi Hendrix to Stevie
Ray Vaughan to Eric Clapton.
How to Build Electric Guitars: The Complete Guide to
Building and Setting Up Your Own Custom Guitar
By Will Kelly (paperback) $29.99
In the past few years the market for electric
guitar kits and parts has exploded. For every two
enthusiasts, there are four opinions on how to
properly fill wood grain. In this book, Will Kelly cuts
through all that noise and shows how, with a little
patience and some inexpensive tools, the average
person can turn a modest investment into a gigworthy
instrument and perhaps even
a lifelong hobby.
Guitar Masters - Intimate Portraits
By Alan di Perna (paperback) $29.99
Tracing the life stories and assessing the musical
legacies of superstar guitarists like Jeff Beck and
Keith Richards as well as anonymous but influential
sidemen and behind-the-scenes stalwarts like James
Burton, insightful music journalist Alan di Perna draws
on three decades’ worth of experience as a writer
and interviewer to extract the essence of what makes
these gifted guitarists so influential and unique.
THE FENDER TELECASTER is the fi rst
detailed history of one of the most famous
electric guitars ever, the Tele.
Available at your favorite
bookstore and online retailers.
For wholesale inquiries contact
your Hal Leonard representative.
www.voyageurpress.com
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The Fender Stratocaster Handbook, 2nd Edition: How To
Buy, Maintain, Set Up, Troubleshoot, and Modify Your Strat
By Paul Balmer (hardcover) $24.95
This is the world’s first hands-on, how-to manual
for the Strat, taking the mystery out of maintaining
and modifying what is really a relatively simple
instrument (two boards, some wires, some pickups).
This colorfully illustrated book shows you how to
select, repair modify your Stratocaster —and how to
make it truly your own.
Gigging: The Book
By David Barber (softcover) $19.99
Here are important lessons for the emerging
musician on how to book a gig, how to do a
soundcheck, how to get paid, and more. Written by
an expert in live entertainment, Gigging includes
anecdotal stories showing what can go wrong. This
useful little book is also available as an ebook at
http://giggingbook.com.