Rating: 
Summary: A Good Book
Review: Personaly i think this is a horrible book. Sure it has some nice introduction about guitars and amplifiers. Has more than enough illistration. However, i found this book VERY confusing. Especically when trying to understand theory from it. It had to stop after each paragraph and see what they were saying.. this was for the some of basics of theory which i know quite well. It even had me confused at time son what note are in a G major cord. I wouldn't recomend this book at all. It has alot of nice illistations and is a pretty to look at. Also contains a wealth of information, but i found the theory is this book to confusing to follow. I would defintly look for a differnet book.. especially if you are a begginner.
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Summary: I don't know what ever ones sees
Review: Personaly i think this is a horrible book. Sure it has some nice introduction about guitars and amplifiers. Has more than enough illistration. However, i found this book VERY confusing. Especically when trying to understand theory from it. It had to stop after each paragraph and see what they were saying.. this was for the some of basics of theory which i know quite well. It even had me confused at time son what note are in a G major cord. I wouldn't recomend this book at all. It has alot of nice illistations and is a pretty to look at. Also contains a wealth of information, but i found the theory is this book to confusing to follow. I would defintly look for a differnet book.. especially if you are a begginner.
Rating: 
Summary: A Coffee Table Book with Good Instruction
Review: Richard Chapman's book is extremely well done. It gives the reader succinct yet substantial information on all aspects of the guitar in a beautifully done presentation. This book can be used to learn new things and as a life long reference. I speak as a professional guitar instructor with more than twenty years of playing experience. Chapman's book is similar to Denyer's "Guitar Handbook" but is slightly less detailed and more up to date in appearance. I discovered Chapman's book accidentally and consider it to have been a good surprise.
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Summary: A Coffee Table Book with Good Instruction
Review: Richard Chapman's book is extremely well done. It gives the reader succinct yet substantial information on all aspects of the guitar in a beautifully done presentation. This book can be used to learn new things and as a life long reference. I speak as a professional guitar instructor with more than twenty years of playing experience. Chapman's book is similar to Denyer's "Guitar Handbook" but is slightly less detailed and more up to date in appearance. I discovered Chapman's book accidentally and consider it to have been a good surprise.
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Summary: Packed with Information, but nothing too specific.
Review: This book has everything a begining guitarist could possibly want to know. From how guitars are made, to what kinds of guitars do what, different playing styles and techniques, acoustic and electric setup tips etc...Every new guitarist will find the book to be a wealth of information, and practiced professionals will find many tidbits to ponder and appreciate. For less than 20 bucks, you can't go wrong. However, please note: This is not a book full of songs or lengthy stlye-specific lessons. This book offers a broad spectrum of information. It is like a gigantic, but shallow lake...not a small, deep well.
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Summary: Packed with Information, but nothing too specific.
Review: This book has everything a begining guitarist could possibly want to know. From how guitars are made, to what kinds of guitars do what, different playing styles and techniques, acoustic and electric setup tips etc... Every new guitarist will find the book to be a wealth of information, and practiced professionals will find many tidbits to ponder and appreciate. For less than 20 bucks, you can't go wrong. However, please note: This is not a book full of songs or lengthy stlye-specific lessons. This book offers a broad spectrum of information. It is like a gigantic, but shallow lake...not a small, deep well.
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Summary: Beginner's comments
Review: This book is an excellent resource for every guitarist. It's a little over the head of the rank beginner (like myself) at first, but it quickly gives the beginner the knowledge base necessary to understand the other beginner's references. The intro by Les Paul, illustrated history of the guitar, sections on electric and acoustic sections, and numerous chord charts etc., makes this a _complete_ book for the guitarist.
Rating:
Summary: A Good Book
Review: This book is fantastic. It provides a complete introduction to playing the guitar. It's perfect for someone who is just starting out and needs an introduction, or for someone who has been playing for awhile and needs to fill in some of the gaps in their knowledge. I think most guitarists could benefit from this book, if they take the time to understand all of it. It's sort of an encylopedia of "things any guitarist should know and be able to work with."
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Summary: I love this book, it taught this guitarist more
Review: This book is not only a great tool for learning, but it gives the history and how the different styles of guitars are constructed. I use it to give lessons from. The title says it all.
Rating: 
Summary: Not the best book, but good.
Review: This book provides a good overall reference of the guitar. With that being said, I also think it skims over some things, leaving out details and making it hard to understand. I later compared it to a friend's copy of "The Guitarists Handbook" and I think I would have been happier with the other book. Give it serious consideration, as it seemed much more complete, and well written.
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