Publisher's Note The most comprehensive and up-to-date information of new and vintage pricing, technical information on acoustic and acoustic-electric instruments, and serialization on most major trademarks. The new Eighth Edition lists the current and discontinued acoustic companies and luthiers, including the new crop of arch-top builders, contains a thoroughly revised Trademark Index and features hundreds of black and white photos depicting popular makes and models. Also features a full color Photo Grading System to ascertain the various grades of both new and vintage acoustic instruments!