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Author: Tony Bacon

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The birth of the humbucking pickup

December 20, 2017December 20, 2017 Tony Bacon

Excerpted from Chapter 3, “From the Flying V to the Jazzmaster” from the new book, Electric Guitars: Design and Invention (Backbeat Books), this post gives a brief history of the invention of the humbucking pickup. Read More.

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The early days of the Fender Precision bass

November 28, 2016November 30, 2016 Tony Bacon

Excerpted from The Bass Book, here’s a brief history of the Fender Precision bass – an instrument that revolutionized modern rock ‘n roll. Read More.

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Eric Clapton and the Gibson 335 guitar

November 14, 2016November 14, 2016 Tony Bacon

Excerpted from The Gibson 335 Guitar Book, take a glimpse into Eric Clapton’s heralded Gibson 335 hollowbody that was first featured with Cream and went on to garner $847,000 at auction in 2004. Read More.

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