pfox14 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Now available from Amazon.com and other book retailers: "The Other Brands of Gibson" by Paul Fox From 1929 through 1961 Gibson, Inc. of Kalamazoo, Michigan produced over 30 brands of musical instruments that did not carry the Gibson name. Many of these brands may be familiar with such as Recording King, National and Washburn, while many others are names that only a handful of avid Gibsonites will know such as Werlein Leader, Grinnell, Truett, and many more. This book is a complete guide to all of the other brands Gibson produced complete with detailed descriptions, photos and rare examples of existing instruments from collectors around the world. If youre hoping to find that diamond in the rough at the local garage sale, this guide will familiarize you with even the most obscure brands Gibson made. While there is much that is not known about many of the Gibson-made brands, this book takes an in-depth look at all of the known brands Gibson made from 1929 to 1961 including Ambassador, Capital, Cromwell, Fascinator, FDH, Grinnell, Hayden, Kalamazoo, Kel Kroydon, Liberty, Henry Mason, Marshall Special, Martelle, Mastertone Special, Old Kraftsman (Spiegel), Oriole, Paynes for Music, Recording King (Montgomery Ward), Reznick Radio Special, S.S. Stewart, Tex Star, Trujo/Truett, Washburn, and Werlein Leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamBooka Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Shameless self promotion!!! Thanks for the heads up. Release date in Canada is July 15 (whatever that means). Added to my wishlist. You should sell signed copies tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Annette Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Just got my copy through the post - great read. I owned a KG14 but sold it to my boyfriend - he also has a Kalamazoo archtop (photo attached). Also attached is a picture of my sad Cromwell with a darned great hole in the top which housed a defunct 1940's Selmer pickup. Annette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 Just got my copy through the post - great read. I owned a KG14 but sold it to my boyfriend - he also has a Kalamazoo archtop (photo attached). Also attached is a picture of my sad Cromwell with a darned great hole in the top which housed a defunct 1940's Selmer pickup. Annette Hi Annette, Glad you enjoyed my book. Sorry to see that Kal in such bad shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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