If Guitars Could Talk - Paperbackby Yuriy Shishkov (Author) A recollection of memories and stories written by guitar maker Yuriy Shishkov. After his risky departure from the Soviet Union to the USA in 1990, he began working for major guitar companies ultimately becoming a Principal Master Builder at Fender Custom Shop creating the most valuable guitars on the market. Today many of his instruments finding their place in the hands of famous artists, celebrities, and guitar collectors.