Many people are frustrated by the mass-produced guitar, and long for a unique instrument hand-made to their own specification and design. This practical book will help you to achieve that dream, and inform and enlighten you 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. Topics covered include; tools, techniques and selection of materials; the detailed process from making the ...
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Many people are frustrated by the mass-produced guitar, and long for a unique instrument hand-made to their own specification and design. This practical book will help you to achieve that dream, and inform and enlighten you 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. Topics covered include; tools, techniques and selection of materials; the detailed process from making the initial templates through to gluing the fingerboard; how to avoid pitfalls and make faster progress. Finally, there is advice on how to achieve a professional finish, and setting up the guitar.
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