Master Guitar Builder John D'Angelico Review

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(More customer reviews)This book has very little real info about John D'Angelico and a scant bit of info about his guitars.There are some nice pictures of D'Angelicos and a few stories about people that bought guitars from D'Angelico.A lot of space is spent on the D'Angelico II of the early '90s and the luthiers involved.There is also some info on the Vestax D'Angelico replicas.It's interesting info but IMO the title and descrition of the book is somewhat misleading.If you have to have every word in print on the subject of D'Angelico you might consider this book but for most people it will probably prove to be a less than satisfying purchase.

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Certainly no name resonates across the spruce and maple boundaries of the classic American guitar like that of John D'Angelico, master guitar builder. Here in personal and cooperative histories, anecdotes, and first-hand accounts, Frank Green has infused the name of the master with life and vitality. Includes a 24-page color section and hundreds of rare photographs.--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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The Luthier's Handbook: A Guide to Building Great Tone in Acoustic Stringed Instruments Review

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(More customer reviews)It's unfortunate the author didn't choose a better title.You'd probably expect THE Luthiers Handbook to be a how-to, but it's nothing like that.Actually it reads more like a college-level textbook. Engineering/techies will probably love it, as will anyone seriously interested in the how & why of fine instrument architecture. There's a lot in here about the tonal properties of various woods, bracings, etc.Even if you never figure out the author's 'tuning' method (or don't have your own home physics lab) you still might find yourself tapping on soundboards and thinking about such things. For the beginning luthier sticking to the tried and true, it's not essential reading however.

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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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Making an Archtop Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)As an archtop owner and player for nearly thirty years, I would call this book a must read for anyone who is interested in purchasing a vintage archtop or buying a new one. Benedetto leads the reader into a deepappreciation of the painstaking detail that goes into The Making of anArchtop. He describes the level of attention that should be evident on eachcomponent of the guitar, and how it effects the player (and the price) inthe end. The significance of learning the process of material selection,construction sequencing and design considerations might well lead thereader towards a custom made instrument. This book is a credit to all theindependent luthiers out there whose trade is no longer a secret.

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The definitive work on the design and construction of an acoustic archtop guitar by one of the most talented luthiers of the twentieth century. Benedetto walks the reader through all aspects of construction through to marketing your finished work. Includes a list of suppliers to acquire all the tools and materials listed; a list of serial numbers for Benedetto guitars; full-color plates featuring the authorÕs models; photos from the authorÕs personal scrapbook of players who endorse his guitars; and fold-out templates for construction. 8-1/2 inch. x 11 inch..

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Art of Tap Tuning How to Build Great Sound into Instruments Book/DVD (Softcover) Review

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(More customer reviews)This tutorial is a great resource for anyone who has ever had less than optimal results building a musical instrument. The "magic" of getting the best sound possible out of an instrument is explained in simple, easy to follow (and easy to repeat) steps. I wish I'd had this information many years ago. Even if you're not a builder, this book explains many things about how instruments "work". I would recommend this volume to anyone interested in understanding how the various parts of an instrument work together, to produce what we hear. This book will undoubtedly have a very positive impact on many instruments over the coming years. Well done Mr. Siminoff!

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This book explains the secret ingredients needed to obtain the very best tonal qualities when building acoustic string instruments. It includes an exploration of the tools and equipment needed, the methods to excite tones in the instrument, how to make the necessary changes, and how to achieve consistency and repeatability. The text focuses on tap tuning as it relates to mandolins, guitars, banjos, violins, ukuleles, dulcimers, pianos, and more. The DVD includes demonstrations of the acoustic phenomena described in the text.

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Contructing a Bluegrass Mandolin: Mandolin Reference Review

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(More customer reviews)Roger Siminoff has done an excellent job of providing drawings far beyond what one might expect but they are much appreciated.I read both his first version and his new one and even the older Mandolin book held up after all these years.His newest one includes description of tap tuning as a bonus.

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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 Solid-Body Guitar: A Complete Technical Guide (Reference) Review

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(More customer reviews)In search for information on my hobby, guitar construction, I have run into this book.Compaired to other literature on the subject, this book is very shallow when it comes to variations in construction techniques,explinations on wood selection for bodies and necks, and techniques infinishing.The book basically explains how to build one guitar, whichhappens to be a generic undersized version of a Les Paul.As for theconstruction of the neck and body, there is only one technique shown withno suggestions for verying the technique.In other words, if you are newto guitar construction and don't have tools like a table saw, bench topbelt sander, router, horizontal drill press, etc..., you will probablyconstruct a poorly sounding guitar.When the subject of wiring comes up,all you have is information on two wiring circuits, a single coil circuitand a double coil circuit.On a possitive note, the book does explain alittle about every aspect of guitar construction, it tells you one way how,but not why.

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Whether youÕre a musician or a woodworking enthusiast, youÕll thoroughly enjoy Roger SiminoffÕs 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 doesnÕt look handmade at all! Plastic-comb bound. 9 inch. x 12 inch..

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