Historical Books

Crowe On The Banjo: A Musical Life Of JD Crowe

One of the biggest influences on the "modern" sound of Bluegrass banjo, JD Crowe is long
overdue a biography, especially one that focuses closely on his banjo playing career.

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B-CROWE Crowe On The Banjo Special: $19.95

Spann's Guide To Gibson 1902-1941

In-depth historical treasure trove with detailed listings of every Gibson instrument made in
the first 40 years of the company. Great historical writing and photographs also. 296 pages.

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B-1525 Spann's Guide To Gibson 1902-1941 Special: $39.95

Rural Roots of Bluegrass

The Monroe Brothers, Carter Family, Earl Scruggs, Blue Sky Boys, and Jimmie Rodgers, and more! Special tips on singing and playing the songs!

B-NGB957 Rural Roots of Bluegrass BOOK List: $14.95 Special: $13.45

Earl Scruggs And The 5-String Banjo

REVISED EDITION. Features more songs, updated lessons, and many other improvements.

B-695765BCD Earl Scruggs And The 5-String Banjo List: $34.95 Special: $26.97

The Early Minstrel Banjo
By Joe Weidlich

This detailed historical book includes an amazing amount of information on minstrel banjo, plus 65 songs in tablature.

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B-325 Early Minstrel Banjo - List: $29.95 - Special: $26.25

Martin Guitars: The Boxed Set

A collectible boxed set of the history of Martin Guitars and an exhaustive
technical survey of Martin Guitars. The history book covers the people, places,
and stories of this American icon.

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B-331987 - List: $70.00 - Special: $61.75
The Martin Book

Virtually every guitar that Martin has produced since the early 1830s is shown in
this beautiful 160-page book. Dozens of full-color photographs.

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B-331417 - List: $24.95 - Special: $21.60
Gibson Mastertone - Flathead 5-String Banjos of the 1930's and 1940's
by Jim Mills
While Gibson produced literally thousands of banjos prior to WWII, only 250 or so
featured that Magic Combination of an Original Flathead Tonering and Five-string neck.
19 of the absolute best are featured here.
150 pages

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B-001241 - List: $45.00 - Special: $29.90
"Bluegrass Time" by Phil Zimmerman
A Musician's Photographs of the Early Days of Bluegrass Festivals.
This book showcases some of the rare moments at the
early bluegrass festivals, includes captions with each photo.
Forward by Rhonda Vincent

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B-BT Special: $24.95
Guitars: A Celebration of Pure Mojo By David Schiller
A chunky little book of great guitar photos -- 450 pages!
Martins, Gibsons, acoustic, electric, and everything in between!

B-13800 Guitars: A Celebration of Pure Mojo By David Schiller
List $13.95 Our Price $12.50

Side Splitters (125 Funny Songs)
Finally, a collection of funny folk songs! From the 1800s on up. Chords and lyrics.

B-20676 Side Splitters (125 Funny Songs)
List 14.95 Our Price $12.75

The Birth of the Banjo
Joel Walker Sweeney and Early Minstrelsy
by Bob Carlin

A well presented history based upon years of dedicated research by a well known banjo historian and excellent old time player, Bob Carlin. His appreciation and dedication of the instrument are also evident throughout the book. This is a great historical presentation!

B-BOB The Birth Of The Banjo by Bob Carlin
Our Price $35.00

The Bluegrass Gospel Songbook by Wayne Erbsen BOOK/CD
This handsome and hefty 172 page book has over 100 of your favorite bluegrass gospel songs with lyrics, music (melody line), guitar chords, 100+ vintage photos, song histories, the roots of bluegrass gospel music, painless gospel music theory, how to choose the right key, how to operate a capo, using the guitar in gospel music, harmony 101, tips on how to sing lead, baritone, tenor and bass.

B-NGB0S101 Bluegrass Gospel Songbook by Wayne Erbsen BOOK/CD
List $29.95 Our Price $27.95

Orange Blossom Boys
NEW Book with Collector's CD:
Orange Blossom Boys -The untold story of the world's most famous fiddle tune and its composers, Ervin T Rouse and Chubby Wise. By Randy Noles
Forewords by John Hartford and Marty Stuart.

B-00282 Orange Blossom Boys: List: $24.95 Special: $19.95

Ring The Banjar!

Historical articles & full of pictures.

B-HL0087 Ring The Banjar! List: $24.95 Sale price: $19.97

Minstrel Banjo

The Briggs' Banjo Instructor was the first complete published method for banjo.

B-000021 Minstrel Banjo Book - Your Price: $11.88

More Minstrel Banjo

The Frank Converse's Banjo Instructor, Without a Master (1865) contains a choice collection of banjo solos, jigs, songs, reels walk arounds, etc. progressively arranged and plainly explained.

B-0258 More Minstrel Banjo Book List: $12.95Your Price: $11.88

Masters of the 5-String Banjo

Interviews, comparisons, photos, and tabs with many of the greatest banjo players of all time.

B-A-M5 Masters Of The 5 String Banjo - Your Price: ~~$56.25~~ Super Special: $53.97

Howdy, Folks, Howdy, VOL. 1

Invaluable memories by the the Blue Grass Boys about Bill Monroe.

B-HFH1 Howdy, Folks, Howdy Volume 1 $5.99

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