A first for us from the bench of James Macdonald, this guitar named “Steal This Book” is one of three in a series crafted by Macdonald, dedicated to counterculture literature. *Steal This Book* by Abbie Hoffman was an exemplification of the 1960s counterculture and quickly sold more than a quarter million copies. The number of books stolen is unknown. This book was quite influential for James Macdonald. In his own words:
“I first came across Abbie Hoffman’s offering in the paperback rack of my local library when I was a seventh grader in the early seventies. I flipped through the pages and saw some sort of instructions on how to make a Molotov Cocktail. As one who spent a lot of time as a kid setting off firecrackers, this looked like fun. I remember giving the library a quick once over and feeling the urge to do as Abbie said—steal the book! My better angels won out that day, and I left it behind. My marquetry tells a different story—*Steal This Book* in the act of being stolen. What a radical name for a book!”
This instrument features astounding marquetry work; the attention to detail here is quite staggering. The headstock veneer references yet another book, the anti-war classic *Johnny Got His Gun* by Dalton Trumbo. The body is Honduran mahogany, with a figured walnut top and a variety of woods making up the marquetry: maple, holly, satinwood, smoked eucalyptus, butternut, and Sitka spruce. Aesthetics aside, this guitar actually sounds incredible, offering classic Les Paul tones. The Sheptone Red Headed Stepchild humbuckers can sing soothingly or scream raucously.
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This guitar is not just an instrument; it’s a piece of history and artistry, perfect for the collector who values both sound and story. 
Jim's marquetry skills are incredible, hands down. Such care and attention with which he renders each minute detail, from the tiniest wrinkles of the knuckles to the bold lines of Hoffman's Steal This Book. A guitar in the rare category of functional art, a counterculture homage with smooth playability and a perfectly balanced neck and body.1 in stock
| Scale Length | 24.75 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.688 in |
| String Spacing | 2 in |
| Woods | Walnut, Mahogany - Honduran |
A first for us from the bench of James Macdonald, this guitar named "Steal This Book" is one of three in a series crafted by Macdonald, dedicated to counterculture literature. *Steal This Book* by Abbie Hoffman was an exemplification of the 1960s counterculture and quickly sold more than a quarter million copies
This guitar is not just an instrument; it’s a piece of history and artistry, perfect for the collector who values both sound and story.
Jim's marquetry skills are incredible, hands down. Such care and attention with which he renders each minute detail, from the tiniest wrinkles of the knuckles to the bold lines of Hoffman's Steal This Book 