Author: Jonny Blackwood Publisher: www.learn-guitarsetups.com ISBN: 0991854144 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 120
Book Description
“Everything you need to start confidently working on your own guitars is right here.” Learn how to do great guitar setups time and time again with this easy to follow, step-by-step manual. With expert tips, clear instruction, and over 260 photos, you will gain the understanding of how to fine-tune any guitar to play its best- with measurability and precision! Use the included cut-out tool templates to broaden your skills. Makes an excellent starter book or reference for budding professionals. ***Now updated and expanded with additional content including a section on restringing, neck shimming, scale length determination and new images! *** Included in the book: An 8-step method for electric, acoustic & bass guitar setups How to adjust neck relief (bow) for optimum playability How to adjust string height for your playing style and guitar type How to file nut slots, adjust pickup height and set the intonation accurately How to adjust Fender-style tremolo's, Gibson hard-tails, Floyd Rose and other floating bridges How to adjust the saddle on your acoustic steel string or nylon string guitar Manufacturer's setup specs for Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, Jackson, Gretsch and others Exclusive setup specifications from the author's best playing guitars & basses Cut-out templates for radius gauges, under-string radius gauges & an action ruler A handy measurement conversion chart & more! From your friends at www.Learn-GuitarSetups.com and the Guitar Setup Pro App. What to expect: If you play electric guitar, acoustic guitar, classical guitar, or even play bass guitar, you can learn guitar set up and maintenance for yourself with this top-selling guitar repair book. After years of successful workshops and group guitar setup classes, led by the Canadian guitar tech & educator Jonny Blackwood, this guitar setup guide has been tweaked and refined to simplistic perfection, in keeping true to the testament that less sometimes is more. After all, there are some excellent in-depth guitar repair luthier books on the market, but that’s not what you’re after when you just want to lower the string height, adjust the truss rod, and/or set the intonation. This book is written for beginners as an introduction to guitar setup and maintenance, for those who cannot attend our guitar setup classes in person, and for those who want to understand their instrument inside and out. You will learn the methods of true pro guitar setups and the specifications used on numerous styles of guitars. The highlights in this book are simplicity, clear instruction, lots of photographs and lots of examples/ specifications to try on different kinds of guitars. Use this book to gain an edge and develop your skills with a great foundation. Use it for: · General guitar maintenance · Electric guitar setups · Acoustic guitar setups · Classical guitar setups · Bass guitar setups These are some examples of the guitar setup tools you will require to do the procedures outlined in the book: · guitar capo · guitar tuner · guitar setup gauge · guitar setup ruler · guitar setup straight edge (optional) · guitar setup tool kit (optional) · guitar setup mat (optional) · under-string radius gauges (optional) Books available from the author (paperback and digital editions): How to Setup Your Guitar Like A Pro: An Easy Guide for Beginners How to Build & Setup Guitar Kits like a Pro: An Easy Guide for Bolt-on Neck Guitars How to Start and Run a Successful Guitar Repair Business: Practical Tips for the New Entrepreneur
Author: John Levan Publisher: Mel Bay Publications ISBN: 1609742176 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 153
Book Description
This guide will use photographs, diagrams and sketches made by the author and some provided by various manufacturers to teach how to clean, condition, adjust the action and properly intonate your acoustic guitar, as well as: John's trade secrets on hand-carving bone nuts and bridge saddles, wiring and fretwork. John has also included a chapter on identifying and diagnosing problem guitars. It even includes a forward written by Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars. This book is perfect to teach a beginner or a reference for the guitar repair professional.
Author: Dave Rubin Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation ISBN: 1480347280 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 124
Book Description
(Guitar Educational). Doug Redler has been a guitar tech to the Black Crowes, k.d. lang, the Dixie Chicks, the B-52s, Paul Simon, Goo Goo Dolls, Counting Crows, Peter Gabriel, and many other stars. He's seen it all, and knows what to do when it comes to keeping guitars and amps healthy. In this book, he reveals his trade secrets so that anyone with some mechanical ability can maintain their own gear. Co-authored by Hal Leonard guitar historian Dave Rubin, this book covers: guitar tech toolbox, proper stringing techniques, evaluating the guitar neck, setting the action, adjusting the pickups, basic bass guitar set-up, tales from the road, humidity and acoustic guitars, amp care and maintenance, and more!
Author: Billy Penn Publisher: eBookIt.com ISBN: 0615540627 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 77
Book Description
Have you ever wanted to set up and maintain the playability of your guitar by yourself? Did you ever wonder what a tech does when you take your guitar in for a "set up"? Well now the answers to your questions and all the steps are laid out in my Guitar Set Up Guide. My guide contains all the information you need based on my 20+ years of experience as a guitar tech. It also answers many questions that you may have asked yourself about intonation, adjusting pickups, cleaning your frets and so forth. To help you better understand the set up process I have included many detailed photos as well as instructional videos showing you how the set up is done. I wrote this Guitar Set Up Guide for guitar players who want to set up and maintain their own guitars and for the player who just want to know this information so they can relate to their techs. All the content is geared for the very beginner to the advanced player. I receive dozens of emails per week asking a wide variety of guitar related questions and now the answers are incorporated in one comprehensive guide. Questions such as: "How far away should the pickups be from the strings"? "Which way do I turn the truss rod adjustment to straighten my guitar's neck"? "What is the easiest way to clean the frets on my guitar"? "I've tried to intonate my guitar but it still doesn't play in tune. Why is this"? "To increase sustain I should adjust my pickups as close as possible to the strings, right"? "What do I do if the bridge on my guitar doesn't have a way to adjust the intonation"? "Is there an easy way to remove all the strings on my archtop guitar with a floating bridge and quickly get it intonated"? "I find it difficult to adjust the truss rod on my guitar because the adjustment is at the heel. Is there an easy way to do this"? And many more...
Author: Jonny Blackwood Publisher: www.learn-guitarsetups.com ISBN: Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 90
Book Description
Get the inside track on a successful guitar repair, guitar building and/ or custom guitar shop business. Save yourself time, money, and frustration when starting up your own business with this helpful guide-book that offers key insider tips and a thorough overview of what to expect in the business, written by an industry veteran. Don't go into business without reading this book first!
Author: Charlie Chandler Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation ISBN: 1476860009 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 117
Book Description
(Guitar Educational). This ultimate guide to caring for your guitar includes: how to strip down and clean your instrument * how to set the action * how regular maintenance can improve your guitar and your playing. Top repairman Charlie Chandler will show you how to carry out basic maintenance and repairs, all of which can be done yourself, without the need for professional assistance. The book is lavishly illustrated throughout with over a hundred diagrams and photographs. Includes special troubleshooting tips to help you solve common problems like fret buzz, chips and cracks in paintwork, electrical problems, intonation, and more. Whether you're a beginner struggling with a new set of strings or a pro looking to hone your set-up, this book will help you to get more out of your guitar.
Author: Dan Erlewine
Author: Dan Erlewine
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