Benedetto Body and Soul - A Portrait of Master Guitarmaker Robert Benedetto

Benedetto Body and Soul - A Portrait of Master Guitarmaker Robert Benedetto


Starring:Robert Benedetto
Studio: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Description
Over 4 hours of content on 2 DVDs featuring:

A two-hour documentary of Bob Benedetto including a complete biography, interviews with family, friends, players and industry professionals, archtop guitar construction/innovations, and his relationship with Fender Musical Instruments and The Benedetto Players.

The Making of Anima e Corpo, a one-of-a-kind instrument featuring the signatures of eighty of the world's most acclaimed jazz guitarists.

Never-before-seen concert footage from 2000

Living room "jam sessions" from the early `90s featuring Howard Alden, Jack Wilkins, Jimmy Bruno and Bucky and John Pizzarelli

Photo Galleries

Bloopers

DVD-ROM files containing a virtual tour of Bob's Pennsylvania workshop (QuikTime required), price lists and advertising materials from 1975 to the present and Bob's log book documenting every one of his almost 500 archtop guitars made to date.
Mel Bay Benedetto Body and Soul - A Portrait of Master Guitarmaker Robert Benedetto
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • BRILLIANT BIOGRAPHY!!!
Mel Bay Benedetto Body and Soul - A Portrait of Master Guitarmaker Robert Benedetto
Starring: Robert Benedetto
Manufacturer: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00026EXZA
Release Date: 2004-04-12

Product Description

Over 4 hours of content on 2 DVDs featuring: A two-hour documentary of Bob Benedetto including a complete biography, interviews with family, friends, players and industry professionals, archtop guitar construction/innovations, and his relationship with Fender Musical Instruments and The Benedetto Players. The Making of Anima e Corpo, a one-of-a-kind instrument featuring the signatures of eighty of the world s most acclaimed jazz guitarists. Never-before-seen concert footage from 2000 Living room jam sessions from the early 90s featuring Howard Alden, Jack Wilkins, Jimmy Bruno and Bucky and John Pizzarelli Photo Galleries Bloopers DVD-ROM files containing a virtual tour of Bob s Pennsylvania workshop (QuikTime required), price lists and advertising materials from 1975 to the present and Bob s log book documenting every one of his almost 500 archtop guitars made to date.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT BIOGRAPHY!!!.......2004-06-15

Exceptional DVD!!! Covers a wonderful history of both the legendary luthier and of the archtop guitar itself.....very entertaining!! Tons of great extras too: Benedetto Players concert footage, Bloopers & more!! Highly recommend!

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