About the Author

Tony Bacon writes about musical instruments, musicians, and music. He is a co-founder of Backbeat UK and Jawbone Press. His many books include The Ultimate Guitar Book, Fender Electric Guitar Book, The Les Paul Guitar Book, and History Of The American Guitar. He lives in Bristol, England.

Reviews

A large coffee table styled book, this offering is as educational as it is visually stimulating. [It] combines the rich history of the instrument with glossy, well-defined photographs and packages it into a centerpiece of musical literature that any guitar player will truly value. This book is a sure win for musicians, music lovers, and bibliophiles everywhere. Enjoy!
nationalrockreview.com

"Bacon hits one out of the park with, The Guitar Collection, a visual, textual and aural cornucopia of guitar information that helps broaden and deepen our understanding and appreciation for the most important musical instrument of our time. Five Stars!"
guitarinternational.com

"Lavish coffee-table tome by the doyen of guitar histories. Includes a 10-inch all-star blitz of Smoke On The Water. Brimming with vivid 'guitar porn' images of iconic axe evolution, from flattop acoustics to solid body electrics, via classical, folk and semi-acoustic instruments, The Guitar Collection treads a well-worn path, but such is the authority of Tony Bacon's descriptive text interleaved with potted portraits of key instrumentalists associated with each particular model, that it feels definitive."
MOJO

"The history is quite in-depth in the small space given and provides a reason to care about the guitar for more than just what makes it sound pretty. The photography -- both of the guitars themselves and of the acts playing the guitars -- is gorgeous, and any reader can get plenty of enjoyment out of the pictures alone. [...] As a bonus, The Guitar Collection includes a 10-inch vinyl -- and corresponding digital download code -- featuring some of the best rock musicians in the world performing "Smoke On The Water" by Deep Purple. The Guitar Collection is a worthy addition to any guitar lover's collection. The vinyl just makes it better."
rebeatmag.com