I got a book for Christmas entitled "The Strat in the Attic." Written by Deke Dickerson (who is also a pretty good player), it is full of tales about collecting old instruments. He spins a good yarn and I couldn't put the book down, finishing before Boxing Day was over (for you Americans, Boxing Day is Dec. 26).
It is not just about fabulous and expensive guitars, although there is a lot of that, but mostly it is about "the hunt." He says, and I agree, that just buying an expensive and rare guitar from a dealer is not as fulfilling or exciting as tracking one down.
He writes with great excitement about his pet lust, Bigsby guitars, as well as Mos-Rites, and other odd guitars (including double-necks) of the Southwest. I knew almost nothing about these instruments and every page revealed something new.
He has a great section on the elusive Gibson Moderne - a must-read.
Has anyone else read this?