The STory of Selmer Guitars is back

crookedpinky · November 2008

Hi all

the Story of Selmer Guitars is back, 2nd edition available as a paperback from Dec 08.

Available from rf charle, Paris - 75 euro plus postage ( check for cost to US )

here's the djangostation announcement link http://www.djangostation.com/

regards
Alan

richdaigle · November 2008

a $97 paper back?!....ugh

crookedpinky · November 2008

Expensive ? Maybe, but consider this, the original book often comes up for sale at hundreds of dollars. And it is a fantastic book - a friend of mine loaned me his first edition for a while so I know what I'm getting in terms of content. Great pictures, construction details and information about Favinos and Busatos.

It's maybe a bit expensive but it is about the only book of its type out there.

Michael Bauer · November 2008

Since I have the hardcover, I am wondering if there are any additions or updates to the paperback edition, or is it exactly the same. Does anyone know?

Frans · November 2008

On the website "Django Station" it is stated that the only difference is the soft-cover
http://www.djangostation.com/Re-edition ... es,1009.ht
kind regards
Frans

Michael Bauer · November 2008

Thanks, Frans.

Bob Holo · November 2008

I'm on it. Thanks.

I'm glad Charle got smart on this... a paperback version still gives the people who bought the hardback their 'collectors' value but it also allows people who want this information to have it. I borrowed the book and photocopied pictures of a couple of the jigs - probably not the only person to do that. But I'd much rather have the book and $100 is... well... I've certainly spent more money on sillier things I guess.

It was only a matter of time before he republished or someone scanned it and put it out on usenet. I'm glad he wised up. I've been trying to buy this book for a small car payment for years now... had two sellers up to the table and both backed out because they decided they wanted to keep it. It's a darned good reference to have around when doing refurb work on traditional gypsy jazz instruments. Actually - I'm glad it's paperback. I'll probably drill a hole through the binding and hang it on a nail above my bench. Collectible value in what is essentially a reference book... sheesh ;-)