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COMPLETE BANJO REPAIR by Larry Sandberg
The setup, maintainence, and restoration of the five-string banjo. An indispensable guide for the amateur as well as the professional repair person. Each procedure is clearly explained and ..more...
sku: 01-000227 $24.99
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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...
sku: 49-105 $19.99
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DYNAMICS OF BANJO SOUND by Tom Nechville
An adventure into the many interrelated aspects of banjo sound. Banjo owners, players and repair people can benefit from the wealth of knowledge Nechville has put into this volume. The results ..more...
sku: 02-20844 $14.99
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ELECTRONICS PROJECTS FOR MUSICIANS by Craig Anderton
Shows you how to build your own preamp, compressor/limiter, ring modulator, phase shifter, talk box +22 other inexpensive electronic accessories. Hundred of diagrams and illustrations. CD ..more... - available as a special order -- normally ships within 7-10 days
sku: 01-260002 $29.95
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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...
sku: 49-330367 $19.99
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OLD-TIME BANJOCRAFT: 5 STRING OPEN BACK BANJO MAKING by Robert Browder with Mac Traynham
A look at banjo making in the small shop, intended to to be accessible to banjo people and wood workers of all skill levels. 50+ color photos and 46 pages of detailed banjo making knowledge. ..more...
sku: 744-1 $15.99
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THE ART OF INLAY - DESIGN & TECHNIQUE FOR FINE WOODWORKING, REVISED & EXPANDED by Larry Robinson
This dazzling showcase of the art of inlay provides artistic inspiration as well as how-to instruction and design insights. Over 100 color photographs show exquisite inlays in musical ..more... - available as a special order -- normally ships within 7-10 days
sku: 49-331289 $24.99
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THE ART OF TAP TUNING - HOW TO BUILD GREAT SOUND INTO INSTRUMENTS by Roger H. Siminoff
Book/DVD pack. Explains tap tuning and how to use it to obtain the very best tonal qualities when building acoustic string instruments. Begins with a treatise on musical acoustics and takes you ..more... - on order, expected arrival date 06/25/13
sku: 49-331478 $34.95
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THE MANDOLIN PROJECT by Graham McDonald
A workshop manual that guides you through the construction of four mandolins with different styles of construction: a flat-top/flat-back, a bent-top/flat-back, a Celtic carved-top/flat-back, ..more...
sku: 704-1 $24.95
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THE ULTIMATE BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN CONSTRUCTION MANUAL by Roger H. Siminoff
The most complete step-by-step treatise on building an F-style mandolin ever written. Siminoff applies over four decades of experience to guide you through detailed chapters covering: the ..more...
sku: 49-331088 $34.95
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UKULELE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO CONSTRUCT A HAWAIIAN UKULELE FOR ANY WOODWORKER by D. Henry Wickham
Details the step by step process of building a professional quality instrument. 185+ detailed photographs and drawings. With 12 time and money saving jigs to construct, material lists & ..more...
sku: 542-231 $24.95
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