This book contains everything I wish I knew when I started
making acoustic guitars over fifteen years ago. It is not an ABC
book, but a companion that teaches many of the things that the
other books leave out. In these pages are instructions for making
tools, cutting blanks, inlaying exotic woods, and hand finishing
guitars. The methods described revolve around doing more with less,
and getting more out of the tools already in the shop. For the
thrifty guitar maker who would rather build something than buy it,
this book is the right choice.
Over 500 pages of text, with more than 1600 pictures and diagrams
to thoroughly and completely explain more than 200 guitar making
topics.
How to use small shop tools to re-saw blanks for guitar making
instead of buying them, saving money and expanding wood
choice.
Instructions for almost 50 tools, templates, and jigs that can be
made right in the shop, saving thousands of dollars in tool costs.
These include an electric side bending iron, fret slot duplicating
jig, four different types of clamps, an inexpensive hide glue pot,
and more.
An explanation of the use and abilities of several common shop
tools, including several specialty tools that are specific to
guitar making.
A detailed section on guitar making theory, which will expand the
understanding of how a guitar works, and how small changes to the
structure can have big effects on tone.
Several step by step guitar making methods that make some of the
more difficult processes easier and smoother in the shop.
How to make inlaying easier by using a few common shop tools, and
how to make several different styles of custom inlay.
Step by step instructions for making a custom soundhole label
using a powerful free program called Pixlr, to add the final touch
to any guitar.
A thorough finishing section that teaches anyone how to apply an
amazing finish without having to buy expensive spray
equipment.
A guitar making and wood working glossary with thorough
definitions and explanations of more than 600 terms."
General
Imprint: |
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2013 |
First published: |
September 2013 |
Authors: |
Brian Gary Forbes
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Dimensions: |
276 x 216 x 27mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
507 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4922-0644-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Health, Home & Family >
Home & house maintenance >
DIY >
Woodworking
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LSN: |
1-4922-0644-X |
Barcode: |
9781492206446 |
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