A Treasure Trove Of Rock ’n’ Roll Souvenirs. All Exclusively Premiered In This Two-Volume Box Set
A Word FromZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons
A Word FromCheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen
Guitar EXP Vol 1
Forward by ZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons
Covering the years between 1950 and 1963, part one of this collection starts with the Fender Broadcaster, then moves on to a selection of black-guard Telecasters and early Stratocasters, including custom colours.
The Gibson range includes 1950s Les Pauls and Korinas, followed by early SGs, and the collection also features rare Marshall amplifiers dating from 1962 onwards. Celebrity-owned instruments include Jimi Hendrix’s very first Fender Stratocaster, the Gretsch used by Pete Townsend on Who’s Next, 1958 Flying V Korinas owned by Keith Richards and Mick Ralphs of Bad Company, 1959 Les Paul Sunbursts one by Mick Taylor, Martin Barre of Jethro Tull and Robin Trower of Procol Harum, the Les Paul used by Steve Jones on Never Mind The Bollocks, John Enthwistle’s 1958 Gibson Explorer and Discoverer bass, the Gibson J200 used by Ry Cooder in the movie ‘Buena Vista Social Club’, and guitars played by Scotty Moore, Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath and Steve Marriott of Humble Pie.
Featured alongside these rare instruments are dozens of previously unseen photos and a lifetime’s worth of fascinating rock memorabilia.
Guitar EXP Vol 2
Part two of the collection showcases vintage and rare guitars dating from 1964 to 2014, including pre-1974 custom-colour Fender Stratocasters, Gibson SGs, Les Pauls, twin necks, Charvels, Jackson ‘Superstrats’ and Hamers, as well as early Marshall and Hiwatt amplifiers.
Celebrity-owned instruments and amplified include Jimi Hendrix’s complete Marshall stack, the double Ludwig drum kit played by Ginger Baker of Cream, Ritchie Blackmore’s Stratocaster, Jackson Soloists owned by Jeff Beck and Steve Vai, a Les Paul smashed by John Lennon, Ampegs owned by Keith Richards and Mick Taylor of The Rolling Stones, and guitars played by Alvin Lee of Ten Years After and John Entwistle of The Who, as well as many more classic instruments.
Intervening pages are packed with rare rock and roll memorabilia alongside previously unpublished photos of live performances but the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jaco Pastorius and Jeff Beck.
VIDEO
Buy Online
Guitar EXP Vol 1 & 2 – Deluxe Edition
£95.00
- Limited edition of 2000 copies
- Slipcase + 2 hardback books: Volume 1: 228 pages & Volume 2: 252 pages
- Over 1000 previously unpublished photographs
- Luxurious, heavyweight art papers used throughout
- Book sizes: 275 mm x 320 mm – Weight: 5 kg
Guitar EXP Vol 1 & 2 – Super Deluxe Edition
£495.00
- Limited run of 250 numbered copies worldwide
- Volume 1: Hand signed by ZZ TOP’S BILLY F GIBBONS
- Volume 2: Hand signed by CHEAP TRICKS RICK NIELSEN
- Embossed book covers and handmade slipcase
- Gold & silver edging and ribbons
- Super deluxe book trim and packaging
VIPs
Owner | Make | Year | Item | Info | Band |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jimi Hendrix | Marshall | 1969 | 100 Watt Super Lead | EXP | |
Jimi Hendrix | Marshall | 1969 | 4x12 Cab | EXP | |
Jimi Hendrix | Marshall | 1969 | 4x12 Cab | EXP | |
Jimi Hendrix | Fender | 1963 | Stratocaster | White | EXP |
Jeff Beck | Jackson | 1984 | Soloist | Orange | Jeff Beck |
Jeff Beck | Marshall | 1968 | 100 Watt Super Lead | Jeff Beck Group | |
John Lennon | Gibson | 1972 | Les Paul Deluxe | Gold | Hudson Bros/Lennon |
Eric Clapton | Marshall | 1967 | 100 Watt Amp | Cream | |
Keith Richards | Gibson | 1958 | Flying V | Korina | Rolling Stones |
Keith Richards | Jackson | 1986 | Budweiser Guitar | Wheels | Rolling Stones |
Mick Taylor | Gibson | 1959 | Les Paul | Sunburst | Bluesbreakers |
Keith Richards/Mick Taylor | Ampeg | 1969 | 4x12 Cab Pair | Black | Rolling Stones |
Keith Richards | Ampeg | 1972 | 4x12 Cab x Four | White | Rolling Stones |
Robin Trower | Gibson | 1959 | Les Paul | Sunburst | Procol Harum |
Robin Trower | Fender | 1967 | Stratocaster | Gold | Robin Trower |
Pete Townshend | Gretsch | 1956 | 6120 | Orange | The Who |
Pete Townshend | Hiwatt | 1970 | 100 Watt Head | The Who | |
David Gilmour | Hiwatt | 1970 | 100 Watt Head | Pink Floyd | |
Mick Ralphs | Gibson | 1958 | Flying V | Korina | Bad Company |
Mick Ralphs | Gibson | 1963 | Firebird 1 | Nat | Mott The Hoople |
Alvin Lee | Gibson | 1967 | 345 | Sunburst | Ten Years After |
Alvin Lee | Gibson | 1967 | 335 | Cherry | Ten Years After |
Martin Barre | Gibson | 1959 | Les Paul | Sunburst | Jethro Tull |
Martin Barre | Marshall | 1976 | 50 Watt Head | Jethro Tull | |
Martin Barre | Marshall | 1976 | 100 Super Lead | Jethro Tull | |
Martin Barre | Marshall | 1976 | 4x12 Cab | Jethro Tull | |
Steve Marriott & Keith Richards | Gibson | 1957 | Les Paul Custom | Black | Humble Pie, Rolling Stones |
Show
Steve Marriott | Dwight | 1962 | Cherry | Humble Pie | |
Eddie Van Halen | Charvel | 2007 | Cleveland 10/10/07 | RD/WH/BLK | Van Halen |
Ritchie Blackmore | Fender | 1972 | Stratocaster | Sunburst | Deep Purple/Rainbow |
Ritchie Blackmore | Marshall | 1975 | 200 Watt Head | White | Deep Purple |
John McLaughlin | Gibson | 1967 | Twin Neck | Walnut | Mahavishnu |
Neil Young/Stephen Stills | Marshall | 1966 | 100 Super Tremolo | Black | Buffalo Springfield |
Ry Cooder | Gibson | 1960 | J200 | Nat | Buena Vista Social Club |
Lonnie Mack | Gibson | 1958 | Flying V | Korina | Lonnie Mack |
Scotty Moore | Gibson | 1952 | ES 295 | Gold | Memphis Music H of F |
Tony Iommi | Gibson | 1959 | Les Paul Junior | Sunburst | Black Sabbath/Leslie West |
Les Harvey | Fender | 1962 | Stratocaster | Daphne B. | Stone The Crows |
Laurie Wisefield | Gibson | 1957 | Les Paul | Gold Top | Wishbone Ash |
Steve Jones | Gibson | 1957 | Les Paul Custom | Black | Sex Pistols/New York Dolls |
Manny Charlton | Gibson | 1953 | Les Paul | Gold Top | Nazareth/Ernest Tucker |
Steve Vai | Jackson | 1984 | Soloist | Pink | Dave Lee Roth |
John Entwistle | Gibson | 1957 | Discoverer Bass | White | The Who |
John Entwistle | Status | 1998 | Buzzard Bass | Graph | The Who |
John Entwistle | Gretsch | 1967 | Monkess Bass | Red | The Who |
John Entwistle | Gibson | 1958 | Explorer | Korina | The Who |
Brian Ferry | Gibson | 1958 | Flying V | Korina | Roxy Music |
Ginger Baker | Ludwig | 1969 | Double Kit | Silver | Cream |
Johnny Cash/Bob Wooton | Fender | 1966 | Jazz Master | Lake P B | Sam Quentin 1969 |
Allen Collins | Gibson | 1964 | Firebird 1 | Sunburst | Lynyrd Skynyrd |
Martin Turner | Hamer | 1975 | Explorer Bass | Black SPK | Wishbone Ask |
John Wetton | Fender | 1969 | Stratocaster | Black | King Crimson/UK/Asia |
Jim McCarthy | Marshall | 1969 | 200 Watt Head | Black | Cactus |
Mo Foster | Gibson | 1964 | Twin Neck 6/4 | Sunburst | Jeff Beck |
Noddy Holder | Hiwatt | 1974 | Hiwatt 200+ Cab | Black | Slade |
The Sweet | Hiwatt | 1974 | Hiwatt 200 | Black | Steve Pierce/Andy Scott |
Rockpile | Hamer | 1978 | 8 String Bass | Yellow | Bruce Thomas/Nick Lowe |
Buyer’s Feedback
“Armand Serra’s “The Ultimate Collection” two book set is a wonderland of fabulous guitars and amplifiers. Custom colours, historically significant and celebrity owned guitars abound. Great write-ups and pictures chronicling the determined, life-long passion of the author accompany all the pieces. If you’re going to own one “Guitar Collection Book” this is it!”
Billy Stapleton, USA
“The most wonderful guitar book ever!”
Roger Nelissen, Belgium