{"title":"A. R. Duchossoir","description":"\u003cp\u003eA. R. Duchossoir’s works delve deeply into the world of arts and culture, with a particular focus on musical instruments and their histories. Readers can expect richly detailed explorations that combine technical knowledge with engaging storytelling, illuminating the craftsmanship and legacy behind iconic pieces like the Gibson Electric Steel Guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of music history and cultural heritage, Duchossoir’s books offer both informative research and a celebration of artistic innovation. Each title invites readers to appreciate the intricate connections between art, sound, and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gibson-electric-steel-guitars-by-a-r-duchossoir-9781423457022","title":"Gibson Electric Steel Guitars","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book recounts the story of all the electric steel guitars — or electric 'Hawaiian' guitars, as they were called during most of their tenure — that were built by Gibson between 1935 and 1967. Hawaiian guitars were the most popular form of electric guitars until the 1950s, and they contributed to some crucial developments in pickups and amplification in addition to lending their voice to the earliest solid body electrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEsthetically, the early postwar instruments are also amongst the coolest designs ever produced by Gibson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe following are the highlights of \u003cem\u003eGibson Electric Steel Guitars\u003c\/em\u003e: over 450 illustrations, including a wealth of colour pictures, catalog reproductions, and patent drawings; a comprehensive section on dating instruments; as well as detailed shipping totals for the 1935-1967 period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48147279937772,"sku":"9781423457022","price":162.68,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781423457022-gibson-electric-steel-guitars.jpg?v=1786448076"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/a-r-duchossoir.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}