For your consideration is a vintage copy of the classic Mel Bay "Fun With The Guitar" guitar instruction series. This copy has the copyright mark of 1958 so we'd estimate this book to be of the 1960's- early1970's era based on the cover design. Several examples of different cover designs are present starting in mid to late 1970's.  This 40 page book has instructions on everything you need to learn the guitar from how to hold a guitar, how to hold a pick, tuning with a piano or pitch pipe, basic music note lessons, chords, and songs to learn such as "Skip to my Lou", "Oh My Darling Clementine", "In The Evening By The Moonlight",  "Side Walks of New York, and more!

Book is in good shape with all pages present. However, some wear is present. Pages 19,20,21, and 22 are loose inside the book and caution is advised not to loose these pages. Also, book has areas of handwriting, creasing, and other small cosmetic wear. Also shown is a stamp added by the music store that sold the book originally out of Sioux City, Iowa. Overall though, the book has done well over the years. 

Thanks for your consideration!

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Ray’s Midbell Music is a full-service school music dealer located in Sioux City, IA. The original company was founded in 1939. We have had a Sioux City location since 1972. Our high feedback rating is a testimonial of our commitment to honesty, integrity and excellent customer service.

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