Sign-In
Cart
Amplified: A Design History of the Electric Guitar
Paperback
Music Instruction: GuitarIndustrial DesignPop/Rock
Publisher Price: $30.00
ISBN13: 9781836392583
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Published: Dec 14 2026
Pages: 272
Weight: 1.00
Height: 1.00 Width: 7.48 Depth: 9.84
Language: English
For me, a truly compelling, fact-packed read all about how guitars are made, look, sound, and play. Atkinson admirably recounts a century of history, invention, and experimentation by experts and amateurs of a revolutionary instrument. Highly recommended for anyone who has a guitar, and for anyone who wants one.--KT Tunstall, singer-songwriter and guitarist
Atkinson has put a fantastically exhaustive amount of work into this book for all of us global guitar nerds to enjoy. It's so much fun to dive into it full immersion, and glean everything from details on iconic artist guitars to strange inventions from creatives on the fringe!--Jennifer Batten, guitarist (Michael Jackson, Jeff Beck) A great resource for all guitar players, tinkerers, and enthusiasts. Atkinson's well-researched book provides essential and fascinating facts of this unique instrument's development over the course of more than a century.--Paul Brett, rock guitarist, journalist, guitar designer Atkinson has dug deep into the history of the electric guitar to create a detailed view of the ways in which makers and musicians have tried--and in many cases succeeded--to move its design forward. This engaging new book will be required reading for anyone interested in the development of one of the most popular and revolutionary instruments ever created.--Tony Bacon, guitar historian and author A richly illustrated and in-depth look at the invention and development of the electric guitar.This book explores how the electric guitar's design has changed and what its design over the years has meant for its sound. A heavily illustrated history with amps turned up to eleven, Amplified celebrates this beloved instrument and reveals how it has evolved through the experiments of amateur makers and part-time tinkerers. Digging deep into archives and featuring new interviews with makers and players, it will find admirers in all shredders, luthiers, and fans of electric sound.
Also from
Atkinson, Paul
Risky Relations: Family, Kinship and the New Genetics
Featherstone, Katie
Atkinson, Paul
Bharadwaj, Aditya
Hardcover
Ethnographic Explorations: Surrender and Resistance
Atkinson, Paul
Whitaker, Emilie Morwenna
Hardcover
Ethnographic Explorations: Surrender and Resistance
Atkinson, Paul
Whitaker, Emilie Morwenna
Paperback
Ethnographic Engagements: Encounters with the Familiar and the Strange
Delamont, Sara
Atkinson, Paul
Hardcover
Ethnographic Engagements: Encounters with the Familiar and the Strange
Atkinson, Paul
Delamont, Sara
Paperback
The Clinical Experience, Second edition (1997): The Construction and Reconstrucion of Medical Reality
Atkinson, Paul
Paperback
Key Themes in Qualitative Research: Continuities and Changes
Delamont, Sara
Atkinson, Paul
Coffey, Amanda
Paperback
Nice: A Contemporary History of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Atkinson, Paul
Sheard, Sally
Hardcover
Nice: A Contemporary History of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Sheard, Sally
Atkinson, Paul
Paperback
Risky Relations: Family, Kinship and the New Genetics
Featherstone, Katie
Atkinson, Paul
Bharadwaj, Aditya
Hardcover
Also in
Music Instruction: Guitar
Pumping Nylon -- Complete: The Classical Guitarist's Technique Handbook, Book & Online Video/Audio
Tennant, Scott
Paperback
Ultimate Beginner -- Acoustic Guitar Complete: Book & DVD (Sleeve)
Wyatt, Keith
Alfred Publishing
Hanson, Mark
Paperback
Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Banjo: Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing the 5-String Banjo, Book & Online Video/Audio/Software
Manus, Morty
Manus, Ron
Paperback
The Birth of Loud: Leo Fender, Les Paul, and the Guitar-Pioneering Rivalry That Shaped Rock 'n' Roll
Port, Ian S.
Paperback
Made on Earth for Rising Stars: The Electro-Harmonix Story
Epstein, Dan
Scott, Josh
Danger, Daniel
Paperback
The Everything Guitar Scales Book, 2nd Edition: Over 700 Scale Patterns for Every Style of Music
Schonbrun, Marc
Paperback
The Guitar Amp Handbook: Understanding Tube Amplifiers and Getting Great Sounds
Hunter, Dave
Paperback
Fast Guitar Chord Transitions: A Beginner's Guide to Moving Quickly Between Guitar Chords Like a Professional
Brooks, Micah
Paperback
String Theories: Tips, Challenges, and Reflections for the Lifelong Guitarist
Sherman, Ethan
Levy, Adam
Paperback
Guitar All-In-One for Dummies: Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction
Chappell, Jon
Phillips, Mark
Hal Leonard Corporation
Paperback
Guitar Chord Bible: Over 500 Illustrated Chords for Rock, Blues, Soul, Country, Jazz, and Classical
Capone, Phil
Paperback
Beatles Gear: All the Fab Four's Instruments from Stage to Studio, the Ultimate Edition
Babiuk, Andy
Hardcover
The Everything Guitar Chords Book, 2nd Edition: Over 2,000 Chords for Every Style of Music
Schonbrun, Marc
Paperback
No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists: Master the Essential Knowledge all Guitarists Need to Know
Shipway, James
Paperback
Guitar Reading Workbook: A Basic Course in Music Notation for Players of All Levels
Tagliarino, Barrett
Paperback
Justinguitar Beginner's Songbook: 100 Classic Songs Specially Arranged for Beginner Guitarists with Performance Tips
Sandercoe, Justin
Paperback
The Guitar Repair Book: A Practical Guide to Repairing and Maintaining Acoustic and Classical Guitars
Lister, James
Hardcover
Guitar Chords for Beginners: Beginners Guitar Chord Book with Open Chords and More
Evans, Gareth
Paperback
Bruce Springsteen: All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track
Margotin, Philippe
Guesdon, Jean-Michel
Hardcover
Curso completo de guitarra acústica: Método moderno de técnica y teoría aplicada
Martinez Cuellar, Miguel Antonio
Paperback
Play It! Children's Songs for Guitar: A Superfast Way to Learn Awesome Songs on Your Guitar
Kemmeter, Jennifer
Marrone, Antimo
Hardcover
Advanced Jazz-Fusion Guitar Techniques: Discover the Art of Modern Jazz-Fusion Soloing using Lines, Phrasing and Harmonic Concepts
Alexander, Joseph
Meader, Josh
Pettingale, Tim
Paperback
Curso completo de guitarra eléctrica: Método moderno de técnica y teoría aplicada
Martinez Cuellar, Miguel Antonio
Paperback
Kalamazoo Gals - A Story of Extraordinary Women & Gibson's "Banner" Guitars of WWII
Thomas, John
Paperback
The Gretsch Electric Guitar Book: 60 Years of White Falcons, 6120s, Jets, Gents and More
Bacon, Tony
Paperback
The Caged System for Guitar: A Fretboard Mastery Method for Lead and Solo Guitarists
Shipway, James
Paperback
Visual Guitar Theory: An Easy Guide to Recognizing and Understanding Essential Fretboard Patterns
Johnson, Chad
Paperback
Flying V, Explorer, Firebird: An Odd-Shaped History of Gibson's Weird Electric Guitars
Bacon, Tony
Paperback
101 Blues Riffs &Solos in Open D Guitar Tuning: Essential Lessons for Open D (DADF#AD) Guitar Tuning
Robitaille, Brent
Paperback
Martin Guitars: A History - Updated and Re-Designed Guitar History Book - Guitar Music Book with Hundreds of Photos and Documents
Longworth, Mike
Johnston, Richard
Boak, Dick
Hardcover
Creative Arpeggio Phrasing for Guitar: Master Arpeggio Substitutions, Scale Sequences, & Chromatic Techniques With Greg Howe
Howe, Greg
Alexander, Joseph
Pettingale, Tim
Paperback
The Blues Guitar Looper Pedal Book: How to Use Your Looper Pedal and Play the Blues
Robitaille, Brent C.
Paperback
Ultimate Ukulele Technique & Warm-up Book: Finger Workouts, Graded Pieces & Chord Exercises
Robitaille, Brent
Paperback
The Prs Electric Guitar Book: A Complete History of Paul Reed Smith Electrics
Burrluck, Dave
Paperback
Grateful Dead Gear: The Band's Instruments, Sound Systems and Recording Sessions From 1965 to 1995
Jackson, Blair
Paperback
Play It! Children's Songs for Guitar: A Superfast Way to Learn Awesome Songs on Your Guitar
Kemmeter, Jennifer
Marrone, Antimo
Paperback
The Holistic Guitarist: A Complete Guide to Musical Well-Being with Online Video
McGowan, Sean
Paperback
The First 100 Picking Patterns for Guitar: The Beginner's Guide to Perfect Fingerpicking on Guitar
Alexander, Joseph
Paperback
Guitar: Guitar Music Book For Beginners, Guide How To Play Guitar Within 24 Hours
Mahalo, Tom
Paperback
Triad Soloing For Modern Guitar: Master Triad Shapes, Creative Patterns & Triad Pairs for Articulate, Melodic Guitar Soloing
Pettingale, Tim
Alexander, Joseph
Noy, Oz
Paperback
Bass Guitar Scales 365: 52 Weeks of Daily Bass Exercises-Major, Minor, Pentatonic & Modes. Plus, Real-World Applications for All Scales!
Nelson, Troy
Tatnall, Kirk
Paperback
How To Play Guitar: A Beginner's Guide to Learn How To Play The Guitar, Read Music, and Much More
Randall, Jason
Paperback
Charlie Parker for Guitar: Note-For-Note Transcriptions and Detailed Performance Notes for 18 Bebop Classics
Voelpel, Mark
Paperback
The Only Guitar Book You'll Ever Need: From Tuning Your Instrument and Learning Chords to Reading Music and Writing Songs, Everything You Need to Play
Schonbrun, Marc
Jackson, Ernie
Paperback
The First 100 Strumming Patterns for Guitar: The Beginner's Guide to Strumming on Guitar and Playing in Time
Alexander, Joseph
Pettingale, Tim
Paperback
Modern Metal Guitar Technique: Craft Powerful, Heavy Metal Guitar Riffs & Melodic Lines With Trivium's Matt Heafy
Pettingale, Tim
Alexander, Joseph
Heafy, Matt
Paperback
Tommy Emmanuel's Fingerstyle Guitar Milestones
Emmanuel, Tommy
Alexander, Joseph
Pettingale, Tim
Paperback
Beginner Gypsy Jazz Guitar: Master the Essential Skills of Gypsy Jazz Guitar Rhythm & Soloing
Nolan, Robin
Alexander, Joseph
Paperback
Hal Leonard Gypsy Jazz Guitar Method by Jeff Magidson & Dave Rubin: Includes Video Instruction and Audio Play-Alongs!
Rubin, Dave
Jeff Magidson
Paperback
Kurt Rosenwinkel: Creative Exercises for Modern Guitar
Pettingale, Tim
Alexander, Joseph
Rosenwinkel, Kurt
Paperback
Rickenbacker Electric 12-String: The Story of the Guitars, the Music, and the Great Players
Bacon, Tony
Paperback
The Gibson 335 Guitar Book: Electric Semi-Solid Thinlines and the Players Who Made Them Famous
Bacon, Tony
Paperback
101 Blues Riffs and Solos in Open G Guitar Tuning DGDGBD: Essential Blues Guitar Lessons in Open G Tuning (DGDGBD)
Robitaille, Brent C.
Paperback
The Complete 4-String Cigar Box Guitar Chord Book: 4-String Cigar Box Guitar Chords in GDGB Tuning
Robitaille, Brent C.
Paperback
First Pieces for Classical Guitar: Master twenty beautiful classical guitar studies
Thorpe, Rob
Paperback