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SETUP AND MAINTENANCE - THE PLAYER'S GUIDE TO GUITAR CARE by John Carruthers
Case-size book with simple step-by-step instructions and photos - taught by a legendary guitar builder. Teaches you how to set the action, intonation, and adjust the truss rod, change strings, ..more...
#20-18479 $6.95
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FAQ; FIDDLE CARE AND SETUP by Michael Hoffheimer
An owner's manual for fiddlers, this guide covers basic instrument maintenance, upkeep and adjustment. It offers rules for preserving instruments and preventing costly damage, discusses fiddle ..more...
#02-21441 $7.95
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HOW TO BUILD A HAMMERED DULCIMER by Phillip Mason
Construct a strong, responsive instrument with a minimum of tools and fancy materials. In print since 1975, Mason's book also shows you how to make a hardshell case, hammers and a folding ..more...
#08-23 $8.95
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VIOLIN REPAIR GUIDE by Michael Atria
A must for instrument owners, this guide provides illustrated step-by-step instructions for bow rehairing, repair and restoration of the violin, viola, cello and string bass. Features more than ..more...
#49-331150 $9.95
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THE GUITARIST'S GUIDE TO SET-UP & MAINTENANCE by Charlie Chandler
Learn how to carry out basic maintenance and repairs, all of which can be done yourself, without the need for professional assistance. Includes: how to strip down and clean your instrument, how ..more... - on order, expected arrival date 11/25/09
#49-695887 $9.95
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A DULCIMER BUILDER'S REFERENCE by Scott E. Antes
General advice on various aspects of appalachian dulcimer construction. 35 pp. ..more...
#113-100 $14.00
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CLAPTON'S GUITAR: WATCHING WAYNE HENDERSON BUILD THE PERFECT INSTRUMENT by Allen St. John
A mesmerizing journey into the heart of high-end guitar-making through the quirky character of Wayne Henderson, a musician and craftsman who builds his guitars by hand, literally by putting ..more...
#542-141 $14.00
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CONSTRUCTING THE MOUNTAIN DULCIMER by Dean Kimball
Kimball does a very thorough job of showing how to make this unique instrument. There are many diagrams and photos, as well as fret tables, finish information, playing instructions, and a ..more...
#08-47 $14.95
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PEARL INLAY: AN INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR INLAYING ABALONE AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL by James E. Patterson
Tools, tips, and techniques for helping the experienced luthier or woodworker learn the exacting art of pearl inlay. 81 pp. ..more...
#110-1 $14.95
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VIOLIN OWNER'S MANUAL - THE COMPLETE GUIDE
Here's the book that should have come with your violin! Written by a team of instrument makers, repairers, and musicians, this comprehensive guide will help you select, understand, preserve, ..more...
#49-330762 $14.95
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THE DYNAMICS OF BANJO SOUND - A PLAYER'S GUIDE TO PROFESSIONAL SET-UP SECRETS by Tom Nechville
Tom Nechville's excellent banjo set-up guide explains the effect of head, tailpiece, bridge and tone ring on a banjo's sound and how to get the most out of adjustments. Also covers neck ..more...
#158-56 $15.00
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CONSTRUCTING A 5-STRING BANJO: A COMPLETE TECHNICAL GUIDE by Roger H. Siminoff
Plans and instructions for building a resonator bluegrass banjo. Lots of photos. Spiral bound. Plus full-size blueprints. 64 pp. ..more...
#49-105 $16.95
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HOW TO SET UP THE BEST SOUNDING BANJO by Roger H. Siminoff
Finally, THE book on banjo setup! Step-by-step instructions cover neck angle, heel fit, tailpiece angle, head adjustments, bridge selection and much more! With more than 60 photos and ..more...
#49-330367 $16.95
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ACOUSTIC GUITAR OWNER'S MANUAL
Acoustic guitarists can now better understand their instruments, preserve and protect their value, and get the sounds they really want! Whether it's cleaning a guitar, protecting it from theft ..more...
#49-330532 $17.95
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THE CONCERTINA MAINTENANCE MANUAL by David Elliott
Covers fault-finding charts, basic examination and purchase advice through the common service and repair jobs and techniques to some of the more sensitive reed work. Intended to cover all of ..more...
#02-110 $18.45
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ACOUSTIC GUITAR - AN HISTORICAL LOOK AT THE COMPOSITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND EVOLUTION OF ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST BELOVED INSTRUMENTS by Frank Ford, Michael Simmons, Richard Johnston & Teja Gerken
Foreword by C.F. Martin IV. How do you tell the difference between a great and not-so-great guitar? How much of the sound is determined by the woods and how much by building style? How much ..more...
#49-331185 $18.95
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DIY SPEAKER CABINETS FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENT APPLICATIONS by Kevin O'Connor
Learn how to build your own speaker cabinets for guitar, bass, or keyboards. Covers speaker cabinet design with a focus on high-efficiency and maximum tonal capture from a given driver. ..more...
#451-6 $19.00
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GREAT TUBE AMP AND GUITAR MODS by Mike Thompson
Over 50 useful modifications for Fender and Marshall amps, electric guitars, and speaker cabinets, plus equipment tips. Lots of practical information, presented in an easy-going manner for all ..more...
#24-61 $19.95
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VIOLIN MAKING: AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE FOR THE AMATEUR by Bruce .Ossman
Utilizing fewer tools and a get-it-done attitude, this useful manual makes the violin-making process easy fo the everyday crafter. Uses step-by-step instructions and hundreds of detailed ..more...
#309-17 $19.95
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A GUITAR MAKER'S MANUAL by Jim Williams
Step-by-step illustrated instructions for building steel and nylon-strung guitars, plus templates. Comb-bound. 104 pp. ..more...
#49-151 $19.95
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