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Clapton's Guitar: Watching Wayne Henderson Build the Perfect Instrument

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“Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, ...
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ISBN
0743266366
Book Title
Clapton's Guitar : Watching Wayne Henderson Build the Perfect Instrument
Item Length
8.4 in
Publisher
Free Press
Publication Year
2006
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.9 in
Author
Allen St. John
Genre
Music
Topic
Musical Instruments / Guitar, History & Criticism, Genres & Styles / Rock
Item Width
5.5 in
Item Weight
11.9 Oz
Number of Pages
288 Pages

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"New York Times" bestselling author Allen St. John started off looking for the world's greatest guitar, but what he found instead was the world's greatest guitar builder. Living and working in Rugby, Virginia (population 7), retired rural mail carrier Wayne Henderson is a true American original, making America's finest instruments using little more than a pile of good wood and a sharp whittling knife. There's a 10-year waiting list for Henderson's heirloom acoustic guitars -- and even a musical legend like Eric Clapton must wait his turn. Partly out of self-interest, St. John prods Henderson into finally building Clapton's guitar, and soon we get to pull up a dusty stool and watch this Stradivari in glue-stained blue jeans work his magic. The story that ensues will captivate you with its portrait of a world where craftsmanship counts more than commerce, and time is measured by old jokes, old-time music, and homemade lemon pies shared by good friends.

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Publisher
Free Press
ISBN-10
0743266366
ISBN-13
9780743266369
eBay Product ID (ePID)
52631316

Product Key Features

Book Title
Clapton's Guitar : Watching Wayne Henderson Build the Perfect Instrument
Author
Allen St. John
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Musical Instruments / Guitar, History & Criticism, Genres & Styles / Rock
Publication Year
2006
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music
Number of Pages
288 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.4 in
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Item Weight
11.9 Oz

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Reviews
" Clapton's Guitar delivers a fascinating tale that's bound to leave you longing for a Henderson of your own." -- Southern Living, "Clapton's Guitardelivers a fascinating tale that's bound to leave you longing for a Henderson of your own."--Southern Living, "Only a guitar book in the sense that The Orchid Thief is only a book about gardening. St. John makes the case for the transformative power of certain objects and the not-so-quaint notion of craftsmanship."-- Allen Barra, American Heritage, "Clapton's Guitardelivers a fascinating tale that's bound to leave you longing for a Henderson of your own."-- Southern Living, "Clapton's Guitartakes the reader on a craftsman's journey that [began] when . . . Eric Clapton first picked up a Henderson guitar."--The Wall Street Journal, " Clapton's Guitar takes the reader on a craftsman's journey that [began] when . . . Eric Clapton first picked up a Henderson guitar." -- The Wall Street Journal, "St. John . . . has created a memorable portrait of a likable, self-effacing craftsman at work. St. John writes, 'Some people simply have the gift of being able to make a piece of wood sing.' He doesn't come out and say it, but you know he's thinking it: Henderson is God." -- David Kelly, The New York Times Book Review, ""Clapton's Guitar" delivers a fascinating tale that's bound to leave you longing for a Henderson of your own."-- "Southern Living", "St. John . . . has created a memorable portrait of a likable, self-effacing craftsman at work. St. John writes, 'Some people simply have the gift of being able to make a piece of wood sing.' He doesn't come out and say it, but you know he's thinking it: Henderson is God."-- David Kelly, The New York Times Book Review, "St. John . . . has created a memorable portrait of a likable, self-effacing craftsman at work. St. John writes, 'Some people simply have the gift of being able to make a piece of wood sing.' He doesn't come out and say it, but you know he's thinking it: Henderson is God."-- David Kelly, "The New York Times Book Review", "Only a guitar book in the sense that "The Orchid Thief" is only a book about gardening. St. John makes the case for the transformative power of certain objects and the not-so-quaint notion of craftsmanship."-- Allen Barra, "American Heritage", "Only a guitar book in the sense that The Orchid Thief is only a book about gardening. St. John makes the case for the transformative power of certain objects and the not-so-quaint notion of craftsmanship." -- Allen Barra, American Heritage, "St. John . . . has created a memorable portrait of a likable, self-effacing craftsman at work. St. John writes, 'Some people simply have the gift of being able to make a piece of wood sing.' He doesn't come out and say it, but you know he's thinking it: Henderson is God."-- David Kelly,The New York Times Book Review, " Clapton's Guitar takes the reader on a craftsman's journey that [began] when . . . Eric Clapton first picked up a Henderson guitar."-- The Wall Street Journal, ""Clapton's Guitar" takes the reader on a craftsman's journey that [began] when . . . Eric Clapton first picked up a Henderson guitar."-- "The Wall Street Journal", "Clapton's Guitartakes the reader on a craftsman's journey that [began] when . . . Eric Clapton first picked up a Henderson guitar."-- The Wall Street Journal, " Clapton's Guitar delivers a fascinating tale that's bound to leave you longing for a Henderson of your own."-- Southern Living, "Only a guitar book in the sense thatThe Orchid Thiefis only a book about gardening. St. John makes the case for the transformative power of certain objects and the not-so-quaint notion of craftsmanship."-- Allen Barra,American Heritage
Copyright Date
2006
Dewey Decimal
787.87/192/3
Dewey Edition
22

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  • by jmeyer58
    Oct 23, 2023

    Interesting book for guitar fans

    Very interesting book that is not drawn out and boring. Highly recommended

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: alibrisbooks

  • by 69er.828
    Sep 01, 2020

    A lot more than a guitar book

    Well written wonderful story.

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  • by vfishes
    Jul 28, 2006

    Clapton's Guitar

    Enjoyable, easy read. Like spending time with friends..... I bought it because I enjoy playing guitar, but this could appeal to non-musicians, as well.

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