Author: Irving SloanePublisher:
ISBN: 9780933224162
Category : Guitar
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Building the Steel String Acoustic Guitar
Author: R M MottolaPublisher: Liutaiomottola.com
ISBN: 9781734125610
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The result of over twenty years of research to identify, catalog, and assess acoustic guitar construction techniques, Building the Steel String Acoustic Guitar is the most comprehensive source of steel string guitar construction information available. Designed specifically to be accessible to the first-time guitar builder, information is presented as a series of small and well-defined construction operations. Historical information and background theory is provided where appropriate for each of these operations. Construction is presented using tools that most woodworkers already have, supplemented by a minimal set of special-purpose guitar-making tools. The construction techniques make heavy use of simple jigs and fixtures which help achieve precision results. Guitar construction operations that novice builders find to be difficult and confusing are broken down into easy-to-understand parts and are explained in step-by-step detail. Commonly made construction mistakes are pointed out, along with instructions for fixing them. Important details of construction that may not be obvious to first time guitar makers are carefully described. This lavishly illustrated book has over 500 pages and contains more than 1000 photos and drawings. Features of the book include: Small, discrete, well-defined construction operations Includes links to download free plans and templates for two different guitars Both USA (Imperial, English) and metric units of measurement are presented Limited use of special purpose tools Limited use of complicated jigs and fixtures Extensive use of quick-construction, disposable jigs and fixtures Construction is detailed for left-handed as well as right-handed instruments Math free Use of traditional woods as well as domestic species Modern alternatives to traditional shell inlay decoration are presented Glossary of lutherie terminology is included Alternative construction techniques are offered for some parts, to make use of different woodworking tools and skills Commonly made mistakes are pointed out, and instructions to fix them are provided Attention to important details of construction that may not be obvious to beginners Includes a comprehensive index Explains unfamiliar construction operations in step-by-step detail, including: Fret slotting Neck carving Side bending Making the rosette Binding and purfling Neck fitting Application of hand applied finishes
Build Your Own Acoustic Guitar
Author: Jonathan KinkeadPublisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9780634054631
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
(Book). Every guitarist dreams of owning a handmade instrument, but for most, the cost is likely to be prohibitive. The alternative building your own fine guitar is not as difficult as you might imagine, given some skill, patience, and the expert guidance of a master luthier. Every step of construction is fully covered, from choice, selection, and preparation of woods, to consideration of size, bracing, and tonal qualities. Each step of the building sequence is clearly photographed in color, with variations to the standard design shown to enable you to personalize your instrument as you make it. Briston, England-based Jonathan Kinkead has been building guitars for nearly 30 years. His craft is born out of experience and intuition rather than a strict following of technical detail. The resulting beauty of form and distinctive tone have earned him his reputation as one of the world's most respected independent luthiers.
Author: William CumpianoAcoustic Guitar Making
Author: Nick BlishenPublisher: Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN: 9781847973740
Category : Guitar
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A step-by-step guide to a unique instrument, made to the reader's own specification and design Many people are frustrated by the mass-produced guitar and dream of something more unique. This practical book will help readers achieve that dream, and will inform and enlighten them along the way. Drawing on a range of ideas and techniques, it explains the process in a clear and logical way, thereby demystifying the task and making the guitar a joy to build and then to play. It covers tools, techniques, and selection of materials; how to avoid pitfalls and make faster progress; and how to achieve a professional finish and set up the guitar. From making the initial templates to gluing the fingerboards, it provides careful instruction on the entire detailed process.
The Art of Lutherie
Author: Tom BillsPublisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1619115379
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
The Art Of Lutherie offers a glimpse into the mind and craft of luthier Tom Bills, whom many consider to be one of the most talented luthiers today. In this beautifully written and enjoyable read, Tom elegantly and clearly shares his best- kept secrets and methods of custom guitar making - those which make his guitars favorites among top collectors and players. Tom's unique approach to The Art Of Lutherie will empower and inspire you to create more than just a guitar, but a truly unique work of art. The information that is generously shared within this insightful and timeless work is both practical and applicable. It contains the same hard-won wisdom that only comes from years of experience and experimentation that Tom uses in creating his inspiring instruments. Over the years, he has producedinstruments considered to be some of the bestsounding guitars ever made. Learning the steps of how to build a guitar is important, but understanding whymaster luthiers take those steps and make those decisions can empower you to make your own educated choices. This will allow you to create unique guitars, and the world needs your art, your guitars - your important contribution. The Art Of Lutherie, a truly unique and inspiring guide, can prepare you to reach new heights when designing and creating unique guitars. It is not often I heap such lavish praise on people; however, Tom is in this case more than deserving: I know of no other luthier whose work I respect more. Tom knows his craft inside and out; he pours his soul into every guitar he makes; heuses cutting-edge science to guide his work, and it shows...as head of Artist Relations and Product Development at Mel Bay, it gives me great pleasure topublish Tom's work, which will no doubt take the art of lutherie to a new level. I hope you'll spend some time soaking in this book - it will certainly augmentyour musicality - Collin Bay. Includes access to online video
Acoustic Guitar Design
Author: Richard Mark FrenchPublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030893812
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
This book is for experienced luthiers and guitar designers in the industry, novice builders wishing to improve their designs, and guitar owners interested in knowing more about their instruments. It includes the most important technical information gathered from many sources, including the academic literature and the author’s own work, presented here in a clear, actionable form with a minimum of mathematics. The book begins with a historical survey on how important features of the acoustic guitar evolved over centuries. The review leads up to a chapter focusing on three iconic instruments that represent the most important types of acoustic guitars: classical, steel string flat top and archtop. As the guitar market is so strongly conditioned by familiar, traditional instruments, a successful builder must have a thorough working understanding of the most important designs to underpin their own work. Through this volume, Professor French lays out the entire design process and collects detailed information in one convenient source. Luthiers quite often compile notebooks of measurements, part numbers, specific design features and other details they routinely need. This book organizes much of that information, with tables of dimensions, material properties, and other details in one essential final chapter. The book also features concise side bar contributions by top guitar designers and builders including Tim Shaw, Chief Engineer at Fender Music; Bob Taylor, Co-Founder of Taylor Guitars; and Andy Powers, Master Guitar Designer and Partner.
Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build (2nd Edition)
Author: Trevor GorePublisher:
ISBN: 9780987117427
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build is for everyone who wants to understand more about designing and building acoustic guitars using methods based on the acoustical and engineering sciences and contemporary small workshop practices. For the first time, the sound output of a guitar is comprehensively related both theoretically and practically to the instrument's woodwork, providing a logical and scientific method for designing guitars and real answers to questions that have challenged luthiers for centuries. Instruments built using these techniques are measurably more powerful, in-tune, responsive and playable than just about anything for sale in a music store. The differences are immediately audible.First time builders and experts alike will find these volumes invaluable. Building instructions and full sized plans are provided for four different types of guitar. But the real purpose of these volumes is to provide a design and build methodology that will allow the reader to construct just about any type of flat top guitar; the "perfect guitar" for yourself or your customer, using the same techniques that provide the quality and consistency required by pragmatic luthiers who make guitars for a living.
Classical Guitar Making
Author: John S. BogdanovichPublisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402720604
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
"Renowned luthier John S. Bogdanovich crafted the project shown inside for his own personal use. The design he presents is simple but elegant and is a composite of ideas borrowed from several different guitars admired for their tonal qualities and aesthetic details. In close-up photographs Bogdanovich invites you to stand by his side and follow the entire process from start to finish. He offers guidance through every step, and explains every decision, from the arrangement of his workbench and the selection of the wood, to tuning and setting up the instrument. Bogdanovich also provides a choice of alternative methods and materials -- to help you find your own style of working, and to enable you to add your personal touches to your project. By the time your instrument is finished, you'll have acquired a world of knowledge, from the difference between quartersawn and flat-sawn wood to the pros and cons of lacquer versus French polish. You'll have mastered dozens of skills, including bending and aminating wood and cutting and seating wire frets. Best of all, you'll have a beautiful instrument, designed to your own specifications, that will give pleasure to everyone who hears it." -- Book jacket.
Mottola's Cyclopedic Dictionary of Lutherie Terms
Author: R. M. MottolaPublisher: Robert M Mottola
ISBN: 9781734125603
Category : Stringed instruments
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Provides conventional spelling and short descriptions of the most common terms used in modern lutherie [that is, the construction and repair of stringed musical instruments] as well as historical and foreign language terminology that a modern luthier may come across."--Page 4 of cover
