Guitar The Shape of Sound : 100 Iconic Designs

Guitar: The Shape of Sound — 100 Iconic Designs by Ultan Guilfoyle is a visually spectacular survey of the electric guitar as one of the most significant and beautiful industrial designs of the twentieth century. From the first production Fender Telecasters to the Gibson Les Paul, from the Rickenbacker 360 to contemporary boutique instruments, Guilfoyle presents 100 guitars that represent pivotal moments in the instrument’s design history — examining the relationship between form, function, and cultural meaning. Each guitar is photographed in extraordinary detail and accompanied by notes on its design significance, manufacturing history, and the music it has made possible. Published by Phaidon, this is essential for guitarists, musicians, design enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to understand why the electric guitar became one of the defining cultural objects of the modern world.