Since the late nineteenth century, acoustic and electric guitars have graced every musical sphere. 1001 Guitars To Dream Of Playing Before You Die celebrates the diversity and popularity of this much-loved instrument. All the classic names are here -Fender, Roland, Martin, Gretsch and Rickenbacker - as well as important Japanese brands, such as Ibanez, Yamaha and Teisco; European classics of the 1960s, including Burns, Hagstrom, Eko and Hofner; obscure models from behind the "Iron Curtain", such as Defil, Aelita, Resonet and Musima; and present-day oil-can guitars built in South Africa. Dip into the pages and enjoy.