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Instrument Repair/Building Books
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The Martin Book HL00330149 $22.95
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The Martin Book chronicles the history of an instrument
that mirrors the development of the acoustic guitar and acoustic music
in America. This photographic 150-year journey pulls together the strands
of the past to create a fascinating and entertaining testimony to the
unparalleled quality and craftmanship of the Martin acoustic guitar.
It features color photos of 75 classic and modern Martin guitars, a
detailed reference section for collectors and enthusiasts, and much
more. 7-1/2 inch. x 9-3/4 inch..
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The Luthiers Handbook HL00330538 $22.95
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An essential item for the instrument builder, The Luthier's
Handbook explores the secrets and science behind making good-sounding
acoustic stringed instruments. Renowned author Roger H. Siminoff brings
to the table more than four decades of luthiery experience and shares
the time-tested philosophies, tips and technology of the craft. As the
ideal complement to other books on building instruments, this text describes
the structural and acoustical attributes of air chambers; what to listen
for when tap-tuning; selecting a good piece of wood; placement of the
braces and tone bars and how to tune them; how to select the right strings;
what to consider in bridge design concepts; and much more. Includes
a free String Gauge Calculator for determining the right set of strings.
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Constructing A Solid-Body Guitar HL00183152
$19.95
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Whether you're a musician or a woodworking enthusiast,
you'll thoroughly enjoy Roger Siminoff's book, Constructing A Solid
Body Guitar. This 64-page manual uses over 150 photos, several illustrations
and four life-size blueprints to assist the reader in choosing the proper
materials and tools, as well as using the correct skills and techniques
to produce a beautiful handmade instrment that doesn't look handmade
at all! Plastic-comb bound.
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Constructing A Bluegrass Mandolin HL00699400 $16.95
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This beautifully detailed manual gives clear, step-by-step
directions from raw materials to a magnificently finished mandolin through
the use of simply-stated texts, photos and templates. Written by one
of America's foremost authorities on acoustic instruments. 56 pages,
spiral bound, including 19 full-sized blueprints covering each phase
of construction. Also features a glossary of terms which enable the
reader to more easily follow the instructions.
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Constructing A 5-String Banjo HL00183154 $16.95
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Clearly
takes the mystery and misery out of the whole process. Just as in his
other book, Constructing A Bluegrass Mandolin, Roger's simple and concise
step-by-step instructions show you the how and the why of it all, leading
you on a path that blends discovery with pure joy. Over 200 photos and
illustrations provide the kind of valuable reference no other book in
the field can offer. Roger has used his technical knowledge on design,
sound, and all of the important stages of construction that go into the
building of a musical instrument, and has incorporated these ideas into
one text. The end result is this valuable book of information that will
help you to learn more about the makeup of a 5-string banjo, and more
importantly, will give you the satisfaction and pride in being able to
accomplish the building of a banjo that you can play and enjoy for years
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A Guitar Makers Manual HL00183286 $19.95
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Written
by one of Australia's foremost luthiers, this manual is a straightforward,
profusely illustrated guide to constructing nylon-string classical and
steel-string guitars. Includes a useful section on creating the jigs necessary
to make the job easier and more accurate, along with full size template
diagrams to assist in cutting out and marking the body shape and soundboard
bracing patterns. A Guitar Maker's Manual lists all of the materials needed,
where to get them and what problems to look out for during the construction.
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