The Illustrated History of National, Dobro, Supro, Valco and OMI Guitars by Mark Makin.
$85.80
The book is full colour, hardbound, 305mm x 270mm, 35mm thick with 423 pages and weighs 3 Kgs!
“Palm Trees, Senoritas… and Rocket Ships”
The Illustrated History of National, Dobro, Supro, Valco, and OMI Guitars
Explore the fascinating world of Dopyera Brothers guitars from 1923 to 1993 in this Illustrated History of the National Guitar 423-page masterpiece. Dive into the legacy of National guitars and their pioneering innovations that shaped the sound of Country, Bluegrass, Blues, and Hawaiian music.
Illustrated History of the National Guitar Key Features:
- Over 1,100 illustrations of guitars, amplifiers, and instruments.
- 100+ artists who played these iconic instruments.
- A complete history of National, Dobro, Supro, Valco, Mosrite, Regal, and OMI.
- Discover lap steels, amplifiers, and trade house items.
- Serial number database with over 4,200 instruments.
Inside the Book:
- From early National Banjos to the last Valco guitars of 1968.
- Includes rare designs like Resoglas, metal Dobros, and wood-bodied Nationals.
- Detailed coverage of Mosrite and OMI instruments.
- A dedicated section on lap steels and amplifiers from the 1930s to the 1960s.