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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...
sku: 49-151 $22.99
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A GUITARMAKER'S CANVAS - THE INLAY ART OF GRIT LASKIN by Grit Laskin
Grit Laskin has been building guitars for more than 30 years and his striking inlay work places his instruments in a class all their own. He is credited with taking the ages-old tradition of ..more... - available as a special order -- normally ships within 7-10 days
sku: 49-331098 $49.95
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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...
sku: 49-331185 $18.95
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ACOUSTIC GUITAR MAKING: THE STEEL STRING GUITAR by Nick Blishen
A thoughtful step-by-step account of building a steel string guitar from start to finish, with insights and advice for beginners and professionals. Very in-depth, with more than 200 photos. The ..more...
sku: 309-44 $45.00
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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...
sku: 49-330532 $17.95
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BUILD YOUR OWN ACOUSTIC GUITAR - COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS AND FULL SIZE PLANS by Jonathan Kinkead
Building your own fine guitar is not as difficult as you might imagine, given some skill, patience, and the expert guidance of a master luthier. This book fully covers every step of ..more...
sku: 49-331037 $29.99
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BUILD YOUR OWN ELECTRIC GUITAR by Paul Balmer, foreword by Brian May
It has never been more tempting to put together your own custom electric guitar. This all-color, fully illustrated step-by-step manual shows how to use good-quality pre-finished components, ..more...
sku: 49-119395 $34.95
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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...
sku: 542-141 $15.00
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CLASSIC GUITAR CONSTRUCTION by Irving Sloane
"Diagrams, photographs, and step-by-step instructions" on building your own instrument. Brief and concise but packed with information -- a perennial favorite! 96 pp. ..more...
sku: 132-12 $24.95
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GUITAR ELECTRONICS FOR MUSICIANS by Donald Brosnac
A comprehensive guide on pickups and wiring for everyone interested in electric guitars. Step-by-step explanations with over 350 photos, drawings, & schematics. 128 pp. ..more...
sku: 01-042324 $24.99
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GUITAR MAKING - TRADITION AND TECHNOLOGY by William R. Cumpiano & Jonathan D. Natelson
Comprehensive guide to the construction of acoustic steel-string and classical guitars by two highly-respected East Coast luthiers. Nearly 500 photos and drawings, with bibliography, supplier, ..more...
sku: 235-2 $40.00
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GUITAR REPAIR by Irving Sloane
Covers the full range of acoustic, or hollowbody guitar repairs, as well as applications to the mandolin, ukulele, banjo and lute. Close cracks, adjust action, fix braces, patch fractures, ..more...
sku: 132-11 $26.95
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GUITAR SETUP, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR by John LeVan
Uses photographs, diagrams and sketches made by the author or provided by manufacturers to teach how to clean, condition, adjust the action and properly intonate your acoustic guitar, as well ..more...
sku: 02-20309 .. list $24.99 ours $24.95
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GUITARIST'S GUIDE TO MAINTENANCE & REPAIR by Doug Redler, preface by Dave Rubin
Doug Redler has been a guitar tech to the Black Crowes, k.d. lang, the Dixie Chicks, the B-52s, Paul Simon, Goo Goo Dolls, Counting Crows, Peter Gabriel, and many other stars. He's seen it all, ..more...
sku: 49-696592 $14.99
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GUITARS THROUGH THE AGES: CRAFTSMAN TO PERFORMER by James Westbrook, foreword by Hermann Hauser III
A compulsively readable, detailed book infused with the affection and knowledge Westbrook carries for his collection. Westbrook wrote this in connection with a concert in which he allowed 6 ..more...
sku: 612-1 .. list $30.00 ours $29.50
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HAL LEONARD GUITAR METHOD - GUITAR SETUP & MAINTENANCE by Chad Johnson
Your complete guide to getting your guitars to play and sound their best. Step-by-step instructions and photos teach how to adjust the action, truss rod, bridge saddles, nut, intonation and ..more...
sku: 49-697427 $14.99
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HAL LEONARD GUITAR METHOD - SETUP & MAINTENANCE by Chad Johnson
CLEARANCE PRICED! SAVE $4.49! Your complete guide to getting your guitars to play and sound their best. Step-by-step instructions and photos teach how to adjust the action, truss rod, bridge ..more...
sku: 49-697421 .. list $12.99 ours $8.50
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HOW TO BUILD ELECTRIC GUITARS by Will Kelly
In the past few years the market for electric guitar kits and parts has exploded. But for every two enthusiasts, there are four opinions on how to properly execute each step. Will Kelly cuts ..more...
sku: 49-333859 $29.99
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HOW TO MAKE YOUR ELECTRIC GUITAR PLAY GREAT! - SECOND EDITION by Dan Erlewine
Book/DVD pack. From shopping for a first electric guitar to setting customized action, this do-it-yourself primer for owning and maintaining an electric guitar explains the ins and outs of ..more...
sku: 49-333024 $24.99
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MAKING AN ARCHTOP GUITAR by Robert Benedetto
Luthier Benedetto leads you step-by-step through the creation of one of his fine archtop jazz guitars. Profusely illustrated in b&w, with 12 pages of color plates and pull-out section of design ..more...
sku: 400-1 $39.99
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