{"title":"Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur books are printed in the United States are made from the best materials we can find.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cameron-knowlers-my-songs-volume-i-physical-copy-cameron-knowler","title":"Cameron Knowler's 'My Songs,' Volume I (physical copy)","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 56-page companion song folio to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCRK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e containing original scores, photographs, drawings and archival materials depicting the city of Yuma, AZ. Dimensions: 7” x 10.5” To bundle with the record, use our other listing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory seconds: \u003c\/strong\u003eUp for grabs is a run of song folios which aren’t totally up to spec… all of the transcriptions are legible, but some of the photos are blown out with too much contrast. A good way to score a good deal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-yKYTITKPdc?si=i6uCd6hWOAl9U3-t\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rural Guitar","offers":[{"title":"Mint Copy","offer_id":47887131738282,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Factory Second","offer_id":47887131771050,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/6976\/6826\/files\/IMG_8262.webp?v=1768321878"},{"product_id":"guitars-have-feelings-too-ebook","title":"Guitars Have Feelings Too (eBook)","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGuitars Have Feelings Too was written to improve upon the guitar book as a method of teaching, while developing a new perspective on the topic of flatpicking guitar. Analyzing the stylings of historically progressive backup guitar players (Jim Baxter, Norman Blake, Maybelle Carter, and Riley Puckett), the reader is led through the bedrock tenets of American rhythm guitar; one that is inherently progressive, Knowler argues. This conversation touches on technique, theory, and how to better listen to the information provided by the fiddle. Applying these interrelated points to the subject of melodic guitar, the last quarter of the book introduces a largely unknown guitarist who conveniently exists as a crossover between old-time and bluegrass music, while setting in motion various points made throughout the narrative. It is with this information that the reader is encouraged to reevaluate flatpicking guitar as a continuation of the dance traditions which later developed into bluegrass music, as opposed to a genre of purely virtuosic instrumental music. The format of this method book includes longer examples in the back, neatly labeled in an appendix, with shorter examples woven into the manuscript to aid a focused learning experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe book is roughly 230 pages in total, with black and white illustrations done by the author. The book ships in 4 different colors, as shown in the pictures. If you have a preference, leave a note while checking out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe purchase of this item will include both a physical and digital copy of the book, along with each video for each musical example. I will send the ebook, along with the video examples within 24 hours of your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rural Guitar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47882808885418,"sku":"SQ6055135","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/6976\/6826\/files\/ghftebook.png?v=1768326429"},{"product_id":"guitars-have-feelings-too-physical","title":"[Physical Edition] Guitars Have Feelings Too","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e“Heavy-duty.” - Norman Blake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProudly featured in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acoustic Guitar Magazine, Fretboard Journal, Fanny’s House of Music, Queens Vintage Guitars, Elderly Instruments, McCabe’s Guitar Shop and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eGuitars Have Feelings Too was written to improve upon the guitar book as a method of teaching, while developing a new perspective on the topic of flatpicking guitar. Analyzing the stylings of historically progressive backup guitar players (Jim Baxter, Norman Blake, Maybelle Carter, and Riley Puckett), the reader is led through the bedrock tenets of American rhythm guitar; one that is inherently progressive, Knowler argues. This conversation touches on technique, theory, and how to better listen to the information provided by the fiddle. Applying these interrelated points to the subject of melodic guitar, the last quarter of the book introduces a largely unknown guitarist who conveniently exists as a crossover between old-time and bluegrass music, while setting in motion various points made throughout the narrative. It is with this information that the reader is encouraged to reevaluate flatpicking guitar as a continuation of the dance traditions which later developed into bluegrass music, as opposed to a genre of purely virtuosic instrumental music. The format of this method book includes longer examples in the back, neatly labeled in an appendix, with shorter examples woven into the manuscript to aid a focused learning experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe book is roughly 182 pages in total, with black and white illustrations done by the author. The book ships in 4 different colors, as shown in the pictures. If you have a preference, leave a note while checking out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe purchase of this item will include both a physical and digital copy of the book, along with each video for each musical example. I will send the ebook, along with the video examples within 24 hours of your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct shots by Scott Tsai.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll of our physical books are hand-signed and numbered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rural Guitar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47882809114794,"sku":"RGB001","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/6976\/6826\/files\/GHFTFront.jpg?v=1768326296"},{"product_id":"physical-edition-listen-to-my-noise-the-guitar-stylings-of-george-riley-puckett","title":"[Physical Edition] Listen to my Noise: The Guitar Stylings of George Riley Puckett","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; ; white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis physical copy comes with an eBook as part of the purchase price. If you want just an eBook copy, click \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/rural-guitar\/p\/ebook-edition-listen-to-my-noise-the-guitar-stylings-of-george-riley-puckett\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHERE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew from Rural Guitar Press:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eListen to My Noise: The Guitar Stylings of George Riley Puckett\u003c\/em\u003e explores the idiosyncratic and highly influential instrumental techniques from an overlooked giant of American music through a collection of forty-seven detailed transcriptions. Investigating Puckett’s approaches in various ensemble formats, the reader is introduced to his signature rhythms and bass runs alongside their variations within vocal and instrumental song formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis collection also features an introductory \u003cstrong\u003ebiography\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003enever-before-seen photographs\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as a fundamental insight into the musician’s technique which opens new doors for researchers and players alike. As with Knowler’s other publication, \u003cem\u003eGuitars Have Feelings Too\u003c\/em\u003e, readers will come away with perspectives that allow the past to be creatively interpreted and applied to a vast number of modern playing styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll of our physical books are hand-signed and numbered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WMeF9iNji28?si=rqEgubWlrR2bnkP0\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rural Guitar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47882809180330,"sku":"RGB003","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/6976\/6826\/files\/1_4b5e8e26-1ea2-42f1-acd2-c537fd486d2d.jpg?v=1768325936"},{"product_id":"ebook-edition-listen-to-my-noise-the-guitar-stylings-of-george-riley-puckett","title":"[eBook Edition] Listen to my Noise: The Guitar Stylings of George Riley Puckett","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the eBook edition only! If you order a physical copy from our other listing, you will received an eBook download as well. To order a physical copy, click \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cameronknowler.com\/rural-guitar\/p\/listen-to-my-noise-the-guitar-stylings-of-george-riley-puckett-pre-order\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHERE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew from Rural Guitar Press:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eListen to My Noise: The Guitar Stylings of George Riley Puckett\u003c\/em\u003e explores the idiosyncratic and highly influential instrumental techniques from an overlooked giant of American music through a collection of forty-seven detailed transcriptions. Investigating Puckett’s approaches in various ensemble formats, the reader is introduced to his signature rhythms and bass runs alongside their variations within vocal and instrumental song formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis collection also features an introductory \u003cstrong\u003ebiography\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003enever-before-seen photographs\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as a fundamental insight into the musician’s technique which opens new doors for researchers and players alike. As with Knowler’s other publication, \u003cem\u003eGuitars Have Feelings Too\u003c\/em\u003e, readers will come away with perspectives that allow the past to be creatively interpreted and applied to a vast number of modern playing styles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rural Guitar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47886777385130,"sku":"RGB003","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/6976\/6826\/files\/Screenshot2026-01-13at11.53.27AM.png?v=1768326824"},{"product_id":"pre-order-rural-guitars-almanac-of-things-mostly-true-volume-1","title":"Rural Guitar's Almanac of Things Mostly True (Volume 1)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WoHUo1MIcdI?si=B9gutZHaOIL77mlu\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRural Guitar’s\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlmanac of Things Mostly True (Volume 1)\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a rogue publication which combines all that we love about zines, song folios, magazines and higher-brow art books. Featured in its \u003cstrong\u003e[200+] pages\u003c\/strong\u003e are \u003cstrong\u003eessays\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003einterviews\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erecipes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egames\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ephotographs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emeditations\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etranscriptions\u003c\/strong\u003e which investigate the wild and wonderful world of the guitar—not just rural—with the help of our deeply thoughtful cast of contributors. This publication is limited to 250 copies with no online presence, and a portion of its profits will be donated to Inspiritus Nashville, a local non-profit and food bank empowering low-income families. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery date\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate March\/ early April\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.5” x 11”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA few highlights: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eCRK talks to David Rawlings about building out Woodland Studios along with archiving his various materials, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlan Barnosky shares his extensive catalog of George Van Eps solos, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eDan Kniskowy (Adeline Hotel) interviews Nathan Salsburg (and vice versa), \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMerle Travis’ cornbread recipe is unearthed by Deke Dickerson, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlip Scipio and Rachel Combs share recipes from their youth, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eDylan Day talks about using open D as standard tuning, how it’s psychedelic, and his new album, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMax Bierman of Glaser Instruments predicts the weather with a gut string, horse hair and a nail.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContributors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zoh Amba, Matt Arons, Alan Barnosky, Carling Berkhout, Max Bierman, Maple Byrne, Annabella Boatwright, Sarah Carter, Jack Clutter, Rachel Combs, Philippe Custeau, Dylan Day, Joseph Decosimo, Deke Dickerson, Will Ellis, Brittany Haas, Justin Hiltner, John Huber, Cameron Knowler, Dan Knishkowy, Adam Perlmutter, David Rawlings, Josh Rawlings, Josh Rosenthal, Nathan Salsburg, Flip Scipio, Cory Seznec, Ethan Sherman, Alec Smart (aka V.Q. Holliday), Nathan Sykes, Joseph Terrell, Daniel Thompson, Jordan Tice, Camille Thornton (and copy editor), Merle Travis, with supporting imagery from the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll of our physical books are hand-signed and numbered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rural Guitar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47908610900138,"sku":"RGB004","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/6976\/6826\/files\/RG_ALMANAC_RENDER_COVER.jpg?v=1769628666"},{"product_id":"rural-guitar-folk-traveler-series-dick-justice-physical-copy","title":"[Physical Copy] Dick Justice (Rural Guitar \"Folk Traveler\" Series, Vol. 1)","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e24 pages of old-time guitar gold, all in a nice, saddle stitched bundle! Learn \u003cstrong\u003e9 tunes\u003c\/strong\u003e from the repertoire of pioneering country guitarist, \u003cstrong\u003eDick Justice\u003c\/strong\u003e. For fans of our Riley Puckett transcriptions, this is a must-have! Our \u003cstrong\u003eFolk Traveler \u003c\/strong\u003eseries is aimed at giving readers a quick look at some of our favorite guitar stylists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWith the purchase of this edition, you will receive a pdf download as well; if you'd like just a pdf copy, find the other edition in our 'video lessons' section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTunes (in order): \u003c\/strong\u003eE Blues, Cocaine, Guian Valley Waltz, Henry Lee, Little Lulie, Muskrat Rag, One Cold December Day, Poca River Blues and Poor Girl's Waltz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll of our physical books are hand-signed and numbered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rural Guitar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47951400632490,"sku":"RGB005","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/6976\/6826\/files\/IMG_1950.jpg?v=1782498363"},{"product_id":"growing-up-in-country-music-by-uncle-bob-hardy-as-told-to-frank-love","title":"“Growing Up in Country music” by “Uncle” Bob Hardy as told to Frank Love (Free Download)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUncle Bob is a fascinating character, having started his broadcasting career in Bloomington, IN and later making his way to Yuma, AZ where he served as a local television hero and beloved professor at Arizona Western College. A close friend of Grand Ole Opry band member Joe Edwards (who produced Hardy’s solo LPs), Bob made his way onto the Opry stage a few times during his years as a performer. This story was dictated to Frank Love—another beloved Yuma figure—who also served as a professor at AWC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rural Guitar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48054011429034,"sku":"RGF003","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/6976\/6826\/files\/BobHardyProductPhoto.png?v=1782333296"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/6976\/6826\/collections\/GHFTFront.jpg?v=1768339388","url":"https:\/\/ruralguitar.net\/collections\/books.oembed","provider":"Rural Guitar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}