Try to imagine a world with no guitars. Neither blues, nor flamenco or rock would exist. The guitar is a major component of jazz, folk, and blues, and in it's electric embodiment, the foundation of rock 'n' roll. Here, most of all, we want to celebrate the electric guitar legend, the sound that gave voice to youth all over the world, the key that opened the doors of sensation, creativity, and of life itself. Lots of figures have contributed to this history: legendary musicians Chuck Berry, B. B. King, Frank Zappa, Jimmy Page, David Gilmour, George Harrison, Brian May, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Mark Knopfler, and, above all, Jimi Hendrix. A handsomely illustrated tribute to the instruments that have earned these exemplary guitarists their reputations as some of the greatest musicians of all time, this volume will strike a chord with music enthusiasts of all ages.