This is the definitive guide to the guitar, detailing every significant make from Alembic to Zemaitis. Gibson to Epiphone. Beginning with the finest acoustic guitars that have been made over three centuries. to the electric marvels of later years. the greatest and most special guitars are featured in this comprehensive line up From pop jazz and rock to country classical blues and folk the guitar has featured heavily in a wide variety of musical genres and has played a key part in modern culture. This guide shows in words and pictures how the guitar has become the most influential icon in the history of popular music.