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Custom Guitars

Author : Simone Solondz
Publisher : String Letter Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Custom Guitars written by Simone Solondz and published by String Letter Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautiful book is a comprehensive guide to the new Golden Age of handcrafted acoustic guitars! Illustrated with full-color photos of custom instruments throughout, this rich resource also contains profiles of top luthiers, advice on buying a custom instrument, and an extensive directory with complete contact information for hundreds of makers. Encompassing steel-string flattops, nylon-strings, resonators and Hawaiians, archtops and more, Custom Guitars presents the history and current state of the art of guitar making. Includes an intro by Alex de Grassi.

The Art of Lutherie

Author : Tom Bills
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1619115379
Total Pages : 57 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Lutherie written by Tom Bills and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build (2nd Edition)

Author : Trevor Gore
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780987117427
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (174 download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build (2nd Edition) written by Trevor Gore and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

How to Build Electric Guitars

Author : Will Kelly
Publisher : Voyageur Press
ISBN 13 : 1610585658
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book How to Build Electric Guitars written by Will Kelly and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2012-06-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past few years the market for electric guitar kits and parts has exploded. For every two enthusiasts, there are four opinions on how properly to fill woodgrain. In this book, Will Kelly cuts through all that noise and shows how, with a little patience and some inexpensive tools, the average person can turn a modest investment into a gig-worthy instrument and perhaps even a lifelong hobby. Kelly presents guitar-building in a progressive fashion, beginning with a simple Stratocaster-style kit with a bolt-on neck and continuing on to a "relic'd" Telecaster-style build, two Gibson-style set-neck models, and a custom double-neck mash-up. Because each build is more involved than the previous, the reader builds on his or her skill set and acquires only the tools necessary for the reader's level of interest. Kelly shows how to apply finishes, choose and install hardware, wire electronics, execute the final assembly, and set up the finished guitar for proper action and intonation.

Martin Guitar Masterpieces

Author : Dick Boak
Publisher : Bulfinch
ISBN 13 : 0821228358
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (212 download)

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Download or read book Martin Guitar Masterpieces written by Dick Boak and published by Bulfinch. This book was released on 2003 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating look at more than 100 of the Martin Guitar Company's custom guitars, created for the world's most famous musicians, including Sting, Eric Clapton, and Elvis-along with the inside stories behind each design. From the infamous 'Elvi' guitar owned by Elvis Presley (his original D-18 missing the 's' from his name) to customized instruments belonging to Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Joan Baez, Sting, and Eric Clapton, the Martin Guitar company has made a guitar for nearly every notable musician who's ever held a six-string. Now, MARTIN GUITAR MASTERPIECES revisits more than 100 of the company's most desirable guitars, ranging from those belonging to Stephen Stills, David Crosby, Paul Simon, and Johnny Cash to guitars owned by newer artists like Beck, Babyface, and Jonny Lang. Dick Boak, head of Artist Relations and Publicity at C. F. Martin, acts as the artist liaison in these collaborations and now, for the first time, enthusiastically outlines his experiences. Readers also get a sneak preview of Martin's millionth instrument, due in 2004.

The Official Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guide

Author : Alan Greenwood
Publisher : Hal Leonard
ISBN 13 : 9781884883217
Total Pages : 580 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (832 download)

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Download or read book The Official Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guide written by Alan Greenwood and published by Hal Leonard. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uses market research and analysis to provide values for vintage or collectible instruments, including information on more than eighteen hundred brands accompanied by eleven hundred photographs.

The Gibson Les Paul

Author : Dave Hunter
Publisher : Voyageur Press
ISBN 13 : 1627881395
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (278 download)

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Download or read book The Gibson Les Paul written by Dave Hunter and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2014-06-15 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gibson Les Paul is possibly the electric guitar most associated with rock ’n’ roll. The result of a collaboration between Gibson’s Ted McCarty and jazz guitarist Les Paul in response to the success of Fender’s Telecaster, the Les Paul has gone on to become a prized instrument played by most of the greatest guitarists in rock history. This massive illustrated history of the guitar examines its prehistory and origins as well as its evolution in the 60-plus years since its 1952 introduction. In addition to the Standards and Customs guitarists admire so much, author Dave Hunter also gives ample coverage to variations like Les Paul Juniors, Melody Makers, and SGs. And to bring the music to life, there are profiles of players well known for using Les Pauls and their offspring through the years, including Hubert Sumlin, Carl Perkins, Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield, Peter Green, Paul Kossoff, Jimmy Page, Neil Young, Peter Frampton, Keith Richards, Bill F Gibbons, Bob Marley, Mick Ronson, Steve Jones, Johnny Thunders, Angus Young, and more. Illustrated throughout with studio photography of the guitars, candid and performance photography of the artists, and relevant memorabilia, this book is prefect for music lovers and guitar enthusiasts.

Build Your Own Electric Guitar

Author : Bill Foley
Publisher : Bold Strummer Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780961836108
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (361 download)

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Download or read book Build Your Own Electric Guitar written by Bill Foley and published by Bold Strummer Limited. This book was released on 1986 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Clapton's Guitar

Author : Allen St. John
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0743281985
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (432 download)

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Download or read book Clapton's Guitar written by Allen St. John and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-10-12 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Allen St. John started off looking for the world’s greatest guitar, but what he found instead was the world’s greatest guitar builder. Living and working in Rugby, Virginia (population 7), retired rural mail carrier Wayne Henderson is a true American original, making America's finest instruments using little more than a pile of good wood and a sharp whittling knife. There's a 10-year waiting list for Henderson's heirloom acoustic guitars—and even a musical legend like Eric Clapton must wait his turn. Partly out of self-interest, St. John prods Henderson into finally building Clapton's guitar, and soon we get to pull up a dusty stool and watch this Stradivari in glue-stained blue jeans work his magic. The story that ensues will captivate you with its portrait of a world where craftsmanship counts more than commerce, and time is measured by old jokes, old-time music, and homemade lemon pies shared by good friends.

Fender Custom Shop at 30 Years

Author : Steve Pitkin
Publisher : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9781495073915
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (739 download)

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Download or read book Fender Custom Shop at 30 Years written by Steve Pitkin and published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). Steve Pitkin has worked with the Fender Custom Shop since 1995, photographing the most incredibly crafted guitars built in America. There is something special about the Custom Shop and the people who work there they love their work and they know their work is loved. These craftsmen are true mojo makers, building each guitar with artistic expression, skill, and innovation. They do this while holding true to Fender's time honored traditions and working in close collaboration with musicians who rely on these instruments to create their art in a musical form. Each page of this book is made to be interactive, from the highly detailed photographs to the text on their edges. You will discover something new on every page as a window of discovery opens, encouraging your imagination to dream of a masterpiece when it is held in your hands. Includes 72 centerfolds illustrating 30 years of Fender Custom Shop guitars. Includes introductions by Mike Lewis of the Fender Custom Shop and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, with narrations about each guitar in the words of artists and the masterbuilders who made them.

Electric Guitars

Author : Teja Gerken
Publisher : Chartwell Books
ISBN 13 : 0760363609
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Electric Guitars written by Teja Gerken and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Electric Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia is a tour through pop-music’s most celebrated musical instrument. Covering several decades of iconic pieces, this guide describes electric guitars produced by every significant manufacturer from Alembic to Zemaitis. Alongside every model is detailed information and a host of action pictures of key players, from Chet Atkins to Joey Z. 1,200 photographs really bring each guitar to life. With 800 classic, rare and unusual instruments from all major manufacturers in studio-quality photographs, plus illustrations of key players, original ads, and memorabilia, it’s easy to get lost within these pages. Comprehensive and informative text with a unique A-to-Z guitar directory covers makers’ histories, great guitarists, and musical trends. This is the definitive guide to the electric guitar, written and researched by the world’s leading authorities on the instrument that has shaped over 50 years of popular music. In words and pictures, detailed descriptions of just why the electric guitar is the most exciting icon of modern pop music.

Ferrington Guitars

Author : Nancy Skolos
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 9780060168971
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (689 download)

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Download or read book Ferrington Guitars written by Nancy Skolos and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 1992 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the work of a creator of handmade, one-of-a-kind guitars

Fender Custom Shop Guitar Gallery

Author : Richard Smith
Publisher : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780793550654
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book Fender Custom Shop Guitar Gallery written by Richard Smith and published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 1996-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning photo tour of avant-garde guitars from Fender's world-renowned Custom Shop. This beautiful book features full-page, full-color photos of 50 instruments, accompanied by close-ups and detailed descriptions from the master builders. Includes shots of eccentric guitars like the Harley Strat, Western Tele, Rocket Caster, Jag Stang, Horse Shoe Thinline, and more. Required reading for guitar fans and art book aficionados.

Bakersfield Guitars

Author : Willie Moseley
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493060635
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Bakersfield Guitars written by Willie Moseley and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From out of the dust of California's San Joaquin Valley . . . The Ventures only endorsed Mosrite guitars for about five years. But the legendary instrumental band's use of the upstart guitar line in the mid-1960s was and is, for many musicians, the first band-brand affiliation they remember. That saga is part of the iconic guitar boom during that decade, which changed the American music scene forever. California's guitar-centric surf music genre was going strong in the early part of that decade . . . but there ain't no surf in Bakersfield, where numerous instrument builders and innovators were toiling in the gritty and dusty clime of Kern County. Bakersfield Guitars: The Illustrated Historycontains the compelling chronologies of numerous intriguing, born-in-Bakersfield guitar brands, including Mosrite, Hallmark, Gruggett, Standel (three different manufacturers), Encor, Epcor, Dobro (by Mosrite), GM Custom, Melobar, Osborne, and Acoustic. Among the noted musicians whose recollections are documented here are Marshall Crenshaw, Tommy Shaw, Jorma Kaukonen, Jeff Carlisi, Fred Newell, Ed King, Chuck Seaton, Eugene Moles, Jim Shaw, Tim Bogert, Davie Allan, Jackson Smith, and others.

Guitar

Author : David Schiller
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1523507721
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (235 download)

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Download or read book Guitar written by David Schiller and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the significance, the magic, and the mojo of the world’s most seductive instrument. An obsessive, full-color book presented in an irresistible slipcase, Guitar features 200 instruments in stunning detail. Here are icons, like Prince’s Yellow Cloud, Willie Nelson’s “Trigger,” Muddy Water’s Thunderbird, and “Rocky,” lovingly hand-painted by its owner, George Harrison. Historic instruments—Fender’s Broadcaster, Les Paul’s “Log,” the Gibson Nick Lucas Special, the very first artist model. Hand-carved archtops, pinnacles of the luthier’s art, from John D’Angelico to Ken Parker. Stunning acoustics from a new wave of women builders, like Rosie Heydenrych of England, who’s known to use 5,000-year-old wood retrieved from a peat bog. And quirky one-of-a-kind guitars, like Linda Manzer’s Pikasso II—four necks, 42 strings, and a thousand pounds of pressure. Marrying pure visual pleasure with layers of information, Guitar is a glorious gift for every guitar-lover

A Guitar Maker's Manual

Author : Jim Williams
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780958907507
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book A Guitar Maker's Manual written by Jim Williams and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1986 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: General Reference

Electric Guitars and Basses

Author : George Gruhn
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0879309741
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (793 download)

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Download or read book Electric Guitars and Basses written by George Gruhn and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2010 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portion of edition statement from Introd.