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Lives & Legends by D. Pohren Hardbound $39.95 This tome contains the complete listing of biographies of singers, dancers & guitarists from the 19th century until now. Also first published in the '60's it has an update done in 1988 to include all the "figuras" that have justly come to the forefront since it's initial release. Out of print, hopefully available in 2002. The Flamenco Guitar by David George First published in the '60's this book deals with basically two characters-Diego del Gastor (master Flamenco accompanist) and guitarmaker extraordinaire Manuel Reyes. Back in Print 11 / 10 / 05 $31.95 The Wind Cried by Paul Hecht $29.95 Hardbound The story of an American who went to Malaga in '57 and couldn't stay away. He discusses Fosforito, Pedro Bacan, La Nina de Los Peines, and all the flamencos at the Peña Juan Breva. Another view of Spain as it was and not like it is currently. Beyond entertainment. The Flamencos of Cadiz Bay by Gerald Howson $29.95 Hardbound This book recalls the experiences of a lad from England who went to Cadiz, Spain in 1954. He tells of his associations with the likes of the cantante Aurelio (who recorded with Ramon Montoya in the '30's), the guitarist Manolo de Huelva, and learning to play Flamenco guitar from local virtuosos at the dawn of time in which the world discovered the music of Spain. 290 pages $225.00 Softbound cover-this book weighs 5 pounds. The text is in English and Spanish. This volume joins the commentaries of Enrique González Quintana, the Paraguayan guitarists Cayo Sila Godoy and Luz María Bobadilla, musicólogists Richard "Rico" Stover and Diego Sánchez Haase and the luthiers Federico Sheppard and Richard Bruné. The work is a compilation of the archive of the Cabildo (Barrios Museum in Asuncion, Paraguay) and the collection of Jorge Gross Brown. The publication of 290 pages includes more than 400 illustrations-Color, Black And White-the largest collection of images of Agustin Barrios. With more than 100 original manuscripts, correspondence-handwritten, instruments, records, concert programs and other objects related to the greatest composer of the guitar of all time. 125 Anniversary Jose Ramirez $89.95 This book commemorates the 125th anniversary of Jose Ramirez, and tells the story of the Ramirez dynasty through photographs, letters, and articles. Compiled by Amalia Ramirez, who represents the fifth generation of the family company, "125 Anniversary" provides a fascinating look at the Ramirez family and their guitars, as well as important personalities associated with Ramirez, including players such as Andres Segovia, Narciso Yepes, and Sabicas. There are photos of Miguel Llobet that haven't been seen in decades, two page handwritten letters from Don Francisco Tarrega, photos of the Ramirez Guitar Collection of 18th and 19th century instruments,etc. My favorite part was the 4 pages in Japanese on Cedar tops, I start my 4th year of Japanese on May 11, 2007. This book ships as 4 lbs. it is oversize-9 1/2" x 11" Spanish/English text Softcover, 208 pages Abel Carlevaro: My Guitar and My World 96 pages $13.00 Writings and reminiscences on various aspects of the Maestro's life's-work with the guitar. Translator's Preface The Magnificent Guitar of Jorge Morel A Life of Music 238 pages $29.95 This book is the story of love, life and loss told by the legendary Argentinean guitarists, Jorge Morel. This book traces his early years with his father in Buenos Aires, to the love of his life, his wife, Olga and of his life as one of the greats of the guitar. The Maestro also shares his thoughts on many subjects with blunt honesty not often expected or heard in these politically correct times.
Ida Presti Her Art 200 page book with over 40 photos $185.00 The first biography of IDA PRESTI,the greatest woman guitarist of the Francisco Tarrega 1852-2002 Biografia Oficial For those that speak and read Spanish, this wonderful book on the life and works of maestro Francisco Tarrega will give you hours of entertaining reading. For those that don't speak or read Spanish, the large amount of photos, illustrations of manuscripts, concert programs, letters (early published editions and manuscripts of Capricho Arabe, etc.) that are a true delight to the eye, may motivate you to add this edition to your library. The Spanish language is the language of the guitar, and our guitaristic heritage is derived from mostly that entity of players, composers and maestros. I'm not trying lessen the contributions of the Italian, French, German, English and Russian guitarists, but undoubtedly the world today is at the current musicianship level due to the great influence of Tarrega. My teacher's teacher's teacher studied with the maestro (for example: Randy Osborne (1979-81) studied with Byron Pang (1966-70) who studied with José Rey de la Torre (1932-35) who studied with Miguel Llobet.). The Guitar of Andrés Segovia CD and package $39.95 History, sound and photographs of his 1937 Hauser guitar
Classical Guitar Answer Book by Sharon Isbin 84 pgs. $14.95 This book is a compilation of 50 questions over a variety of subjects that originally appeared in the Acoustic Guitar Magazine. Sharon discusses choosing and caring for the guitar, performing, practicing, repertoire and interpretation, nails and calluses, refining techniques, making a career, notes on concert programming, 10 pages of concert programs (facsimiles) and much more. In the section "Salons and Shops Specializing in Classical Guitars", Fine Fretted String Instruments is listed along with 19 other stores-some now out of business since the book's publication. We would like to thank the publisher for our inclusion. The Vihuela de Mano and The Spanish Guitar: A Dictionary of the makers of plucked and bowed Musical Instruments by José Romanillos Vega and Marian Harris Winspear. 654 pages with 28 appendixes. Hardbound $199.95. This wonderful dictionary of Spanish born luthiers has over 1,500 entries from the last 800 years. The most remarkable aspects are the biographical information taken from the birth and baptismal records from the churchs throughout Spain. Who was at what baptism, and when, this has it all. Some of my favorite parts were the correspondence of Teleforo Julve with the luthiers he supplied entry level guitars, bandurrias, lauds and more. The Art and Craft of Making Classical Guitars by Manuel Rodriguez Manuel Rodriguez and Sons classical and flamenco guitars have been handcrafted in Madrid since 1905. The company's remarkable creations are just as acclaimed today, capturing the 2000 Player's Choice Award from Acoustic Guitar Magazine for its nylon string model. For the first time in English, this book presents master luthier Manuel Rodriguez's thoughts on the history of the instrument he loves. This book is filled with historical photos, priceless memorabilia and clear diagrams, the book covers the art and development of the guitar, materials used in construction and more. 168 pages $29.95. softbound The Guitar by Nick Freeth, Charles Alexander, with the foreword by Martin Taylor 320 pages Hardcover. $35.00 This copiously illustrated history is the result of the merging of two previous volumes by the same authors, The Acoustic Guitar and The Electric Guitar. The Guitar traces the development of the instrument in all of its varied forms from the 16th century to modern times, paying tribute to luthiers past and present. In addition to its exquisite photography, the book features profiles and interviews with many leading American and British builders, providing insights to the luthier's craft. Guitarists, aspiring builders, or anyone who simply appreciates fine craftsmanship would enjoy receiving this splendid book as a gift. This book weighs 4 lbs. even and ships as 5 lbs. Estudios Sobre Fernando Sor (Sor Studies-Articles about Fernando Sor) Edited by Luis Gasser 579 pages, paperbound $54.95. A new book from Spain containing 31 articles on Sor There are a total of 31 articles, of which 14 are in Spanish, 15 in English, one in French, and one in Italian. The first article is written by Josep Maria Mangado y Artigas, who has contributed to the book in progress "Annotations for the History of the Classical Guitar in Argentina 1822-2000" Josep spent quite a bit of time writing: "The Concerts of Lalyta Almiron in Barcelona and Madrid in 1931." He is the author of " La Guitarra en Cataluña". The last article is about the guitarmakers in Malaga that Fernando Sor frequented, and is written by Eusebio Rioja. Other articles are written by Brian Jeffery, Paul Sparks, Stanley Yates, Marc Van de Cruys, Matanya Ophee and many more authors who truly love the classical guitar.
Fernando Sor, born in Barcelona in 1778-died in Paris 1839, is without a doubt, the most influential and magnificent guitar composer of modern times. All serious students of the guitar, in their quest of attaining a B.A. and later a M.A. through any College or University are aided in the ascension to becoming a virtuoso, by the immortal works of this maestro. I first read this in 1981, when it was a 1st edition. In 1993, when I was in the process of learning my 3rd language (French), it was the follow up to my method book. All the French is translated (which indicates the scholarship of it's author), but for those of you who are linguistists, or just beginning the trek of doing so, it is beyond entertainment to do research in an additional language. I encourage you all to do so, I can read six languages and it only took a decade. Most of the listings in this catalog are in two places presently, in the British Library or the Royal College of Music in London. But before they arrived at their present locations there was a circuitous journey. When Eleuterio Tiscornia began collecting classical guitar sheet music in 1897 he was given some Fernando Sor pieces by Dr Martin Ruiz Moreno (1833-1919). A half a century later, his archive included 189 different artists with first editions from the 18th century onward. For more extensive synopsis, click on the link: Abel Fleury El Poeta de la Guitarra (The Poet of the Guitar) by Héctor Garcia Martinez Spanish language edition $19.95, 3rd edition with 32 pages softcover with English translation addendum by Randy Osborne $24.95. There are dozens of photos and illustrations from 1900 (the home where Abel was born) to the mid 1950's (includes multiple photos of Abel Fleury's "Escuadrones de Guitarras"--performing in theaters or on radio with his "Squadron of Guitars" consisting of 12-100 players) . 2003 is the Centennial of the birth of Abel Fleury, who passed away in 1958. My colleague and co-author, Hector Garcia Martinez, published this initially in 1987. Abel Fleury's Argentine folkmusic on the guitar was splendid. The famous Argentine guitarist and singer, Atahualpa Yupanqui, said of Fleury's tone: "No one has outdone his tone yet." Abel Fleury owned two guitars built by Francisco Simplicio. One of these can be seen in this book: La Chitarra di Liuteria. For the companion CD of Abel Fleury see: G. E. 43 Abel Fleury The Poet of the Guitar Eminent Argentine guitar historian, Ricardo Muñoz (1887-1968) researched for years on the many aspects of constructing guitars. He studied the instruments of the Spanish and European masters. He studied the woods used and the vibrations they exhibited-something that today's luthiers do quite frequently. He ultimately designed a sonorous model constructed with all native woods. His ground breaking research is held within. The Guitar & Mandolin by Philip J. Bone By far the most comprehensive book of biographies of Classical Guitarists & Classical Mandolinists ever written in English. I've had this in my own reference library for well over 15 years now. 382 pages w/ approximately 450 biographies, 125 photos (artists & instruments), 32 excerpts of music, w/ 8 pages of indexes. I recently aquired the last 4 copies available in North America from the current distributor-it is about to go out of print. These biographies were initially published in the "B.M.G." (Banjo, Mandolin & Guitar Magazine-published in London) from 1903-1940. $89.95 Philip J. Bone Manuscript to "The Guitar & Mandolin" 1st edition. This was first published in 1914. Initially the biographies of the guitarists, mandolinists & composers appeared in periodicals, and due to requests worldwide he decided to publish a compilation. This is the double spaced typed manuscript with the musical examples pasted in, or in envelopes, that was taken to Schott & Co. Ltd. in London to be published. It is a two volume bound manuscript. Volume I is A-F (202 numbered pages), and Volume II is G-Z ( unnumbered pages) along with an appendix that is not in the enlarged second edition from 1954. This contains the sparse ink corrections, typing errors (3 word duplications) and has a sense of pre-editing when comparing it to the published edition verbatum. $6,000. The Orphee Data-base of Guitar Records compiled by Jacques Chaine & edited by Matanya Ophee in 1990 444 pages Hardbound $35.00 This discography contains a listing of LP-CD-MC entries that covers 2,500 guitarists, 5,100 composers & 6,500 recordings. It covers a wide range of styles-Classical, Flamenco, Jazz, Latin American, Lute & more. In 1991 a Supplement of the Data-base in paperback was released with 111 pages of an additional 400 guitarists and over 800 new recordings, with both books totaling over 57,000 song entries. $10.00 The Segovia - Ponce Letters Edited by Miguel Alcazar & translated by Peter Segal Paperback 290 pages $39.95. The index is 7 1/2 pages. The 129 letters cover the communications from Andres to Manuel from 1923-1948 and cover more subjects than compositions alone. It covers touring, negotiations with publishers, critics, and much more. The letters are in Spanish and followed by the English translation. This is a great historical document into the real life successes and travails of the Maestro and his friend & composer Manuel Ponce. Back in print. Randy Osborne, 2/27/04 Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco by Corazon Otero 167 pages $24.95 paperback- I can't offer this at the present time 7 6 07 This is a wonderful biography about a great composer for the guitar and other instruments. There are dozens of photos that span Mario's life, there's a chapter of correspondence with Andrés Segovia, facsimiles of manuscripts, a list of his guitar works, a discography, a chapter (1 of 24 chapters) that deals with Anti-Semitism and the travails he encountered, and chapters that cover the triumphs that he deserved for his incessant labor, and of course a lot more in this detailed and well researched book. Catalogue of the Rischel & Birket-Smith Collection of Guitar Music in The Royal Library of Copenhagen Compiled by Jytte Torpp Larsson & edited by Peter Danner Hardbound 263 pages $44.95 Have you ever wondered who were the 1st edition publishers for the classical guitar virtuosos of the 19th century ? This book is one of the very few that elucidates that information. Not only are there published works, but hand-written manuscripts as well. In some cases received from the virtuosos themselves in the case of Napoleon Coste. This collection has been the well from which many of the Chantrelle and Tecla facsimile editions were drawn.
Anton Diabelli's Guitar Works: A Thematic Catalogue by Jukka Savijoki 387 pages softbound $49.95 This great book took many years of dedication to document the extensive listings from over 600 libraries and collections that were contacted. This includes guitar solos, duos (a terz guitar included), trios, with voice, flute, piano, violin and cello. Another great resource published by my colleague Matanya Ophee's Edtions Orphée. Diccionario de Guitarristas y Guitarreros by Domingo Prat 470 pages hardbound. This is a 1988 reprint of the original July 1934 Romero & Fernandez edition (shown here-not for sale). With a forward by Matanya Ophee in English-the text is in Spanish. 30 years in the making by the Tarrega & Llobet student. Domingo Prat collected biographical notes on professionals, teachers, and amatuers alike. There are 1800 entries in biographies alone, and several hundred guitarmakers as well. Besides that there is a detailed instrument glossary of ancient to contemporary muses, and also included is a comprehensive dance-song style listing. This is out of print-distributors no longer have copies for sale. I have 3 left @ $495.00. 6 27 07 Mauro Guiliani - Virtuoso guitarist & composer by Thomas F. Heck $39.95 paperbound The most authoritative work on this major contributor to the 19th century classical guitar repertoire. The research comprises 30 years of tireless toil and includes original language text Italian & French with translations. Highly praised by many editors. Julian Bream -The foundations of a musical career by Stuart W. Button This book covers the years 1944-1951 and contains a large amount of correspondence between Julian's father Henry and B.M.G. columnist and future Guitar News publisher Wilfred Appleby. Hardbound 160 pages. $65.00 Classic Guitar Construction by the recently late Irving Sloane. paperbound 96 pages besides instruction there are B&W photos of guitars by Vincente Arias, Marcelo Barbero (sold by FFSI in 1991), Antonio de Torres (several real & one fake), Jose Pernas, Domingo Esteso & Santos Hernandez. $29.95 Luthiers & Guitares d'en France.Hardbound, 234 pages. Contains 48 luthiers. Classical luthiers can be read in Desde el Escritorio- September 24.1997. Over 400 photos $120. (Text in French) See link . Musical Ints. at Yale Pub. 1960 Black & White photos $30. Tarrega by Emilio Pujol (Text in Spanish) 270 pages w/ photos $35.This biography contains many details of the compositions, (where & when) for example: Francisco wrote (Invocacion) "A la Alhambra" in Granada in 1896. The world knows the song as "Recuerdos de la Alhambra". "Las Guitarras tampoco vienen de Paris" ( Neither do the guitars come from Paris) by Eusebio Rioja (Text in Spanish) 69 pages. 24 guitars in color with dimensions and comparison table from the collection of Angel Luis Canete. 2 guitars are from the 18th century, 16 are from the 19th, and 6 from the 20th. $40. Villa-Lobos-The Music by Lisa Peppercorn. Hardcover. $23.95 See the interview with Villa-Lobos Martin Guitars - An Illustrated Celebration of America's premier Guitarmaker by Jim Washburn & Richard Johnston. $40. 264 pages. By far the most thoroughly researched book on the subject of C. F. Martin, who was the foreman in the Johann Stauffer shop in Vienna in 1820 before immigrating to the United States in 1833. Antonio de Torres Revised Edition 1997 by Jose Romanillos-Softcover $58.95. The long awaited for update that includes at least 20 new guitars added to the catalog and new research information.The hardcover edition is now out of print. A Collection of Fine Spanish Guitars from Torres to the present by Sheldon Urlik- Hardcover $119.95. An all color 1st edition that covers 68 Classical & Flamenco guitarmakers. With dimensions, label closeups, views of the front , back & sides and also 2 pages with Manuel Ramirez & students bracing patterns (20) & those of Jose Ramirez (19). in stock 3/5/04 Things about the Guitar by Jose Ramirez III $44.95 This great book recounts the Ramirez family history (which includes information about Manuel Ramirez), innovations of the '63-64 Ramirez guitars (as played by Andres Segovia, Christopher Parkening etc.), Jose's thoughts on wood, varnish, and a rare meeting with Ignacio Fleta, Jose Ramirez and Andres Segovia together . These articles were originally published in magazines in a variety of languages and now the compilation is translated into English by Jose's sister-in-law Teresita. The Segovia Technique by V. Bobri $21.95 softbound This book of photos of the technique of the Master was first published in the early '70's in hardback. Ricardo Iznaola On Practicing A concise booklet which presents a complete practicing methodology for guitarists. Topics discussed include the concepts of inner and outer poise, issues affecting practice, visualization and much more. The Art of Classical Guitar Playing by Charles Duncan 132 pages $19.95 Published almost 25 years ago, I bought this when I first got interested in Classical Guitar, it covers the subject of playing well completely and is therefore still in print. For the companion volume see Classical Guitar 2000. The Spanish Guitar by Metropoliton Museum of Art of New York $89.95 softbound This collection of guitars that spans from the 16th century to the 1940's has a table of dimensions for each instrument, with fan bracing diagrams and color photos. The text is in both English and Spanish. Out of stock 4 / 27 /08 The Steve Howe Collection This rocker also has a penchant for collecting 18th - 20th century guitars. There are gigantic fold out pages of beautiful guitars, such as an 1836 Louis Panormo. This is permanently out of print. Manuel Ponce & The Guitar by Corazon Otero $29.95 This is a well written biography by a serious researcher, with an unpublished piece of music contained within. Softbound only 8 / 9 /05. The Development of the Modern Guitar by John Huber $21.95 This is written by an ex-Martin Guitar Co. employee who covers the guitarmakers from Antonio de Torres to Thomas Humphrey & Robert Ruck. He also uncovers the secret of the Pacific Rim guitars that are constructed in only two hours (with superglues that are not conducive to normal repairs). Here at Fine Fretted String Instruments we sell guitars by the hour-if it took 2 hours to build it we sell it for $200., if it took 40 hours we sell it for $4,000. You get the picture.
A New Look at Segovia by Graham Wade & Gerard Garno Both volumes are now out of print, I have no copies left. 1 31 07 My 50 Fretting Years by Ivor Mairants $19.95 This book covers his experiences from c.1929-1979 when it was first published. It has Classical, Flamenco & Jazz artists that Ivor met in his travels. This book was my bible a decade ago. Want to know why a lot of guitar dealers such as myself carry the guitars that we do? Aqui se dice todo (Here it tells all). There are 40 pages on guitarmakers of Spain. These articles 1st appeared as monthly columns in the British magazine B.M.G. (Banjo, Mandolin & Guitar). I have the originals. Go with Ivor to the Marcelo Barbero shop in 1955, go with him to the Ricardo Sanchis factory in 1956 (I sell great guitars by his son Vincente Sanchis), go with Ivor as your guide to the Ignacio Fleta shop in 1958. With black & white photos. Sophocles Papas by Elizabeth Papas Smith $18.95 This biography of the legendary Washington D.C. guitar teacher & music publisher is so fascinating I read it in one day. It has 50 pages of correspondence between Andres Segovia & Sophocles from 1937-78. It also has letters from John Duarte & Carlos Barbosa-Lima. Read about what Segovia says on the Spanish Civil War, World War II, Flamenco, Castlenuovo-Tedesco's position with his publisher in Europe because of being a Jew, and a lot of details we never knew. The Classical Guitar 5th edition by Maurice Summerfield $39.95 This book covers 19th & 20th century players, composers, guitarmakers, scholars, and has a Flamenco section as well. There are over 485 biographical entries. A 5th edition speaks for itself. I have the previous editions in my library, it's a must. Fine Fretted String Instruments has received an unsolicited acknowledgement and is listed on page 364 under Sources of Information and Supply. We thank them for that. Six Silver Moonbeams by Richard Stover $29.95. The most authoritative biography of the 1st classical guitar player to make phonograph records-Agustin Barrios Mangore. 271 pages -contains discography, list of manuscripts, photos, and the guitars the Maestro used throughout his illustrious career. New revised edition by GSP of This book in Spanish is a marvelous work. More than 30 years ago Richard "Rico" Stover began his study of the life of our beloved maestro Agustin Barrios. Rico took 2 years to write this book. The government of El Salvador took the decision to translate this book into Spanish. It was translated by Rafael Menjivar Ochoa and published by the government of El Salvador. The book contains over 60 pages of photos of the artist, concert programs, 78 RPM labels from 1914-1928, guitars used by Agustin, etc. At the present tim |