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Hailed by "Guitar Player" magazine as "perhaps the finest book on guitars ever produced," and by "Booklist" as "a Rolls Royce of construction guidebooks," this impressive volume is the first book of its kind to describe in depth how both steel-string and classical guitars are actually designed and built. Over 450 photographs, drawings, and diagrams reveal in exquisite detail the hows, whys, and how-to's of the traditional craft of guitarmaking, all accompanied by fascinating historical and technical notes. A comprehensive bibliography; a list of tools, materials, and supply sources; and a full index complete this uniquely authoritative reference -- and essential acquisition -- for guitar and craft enthusiasts, woodworkers, and students of instrument making everywhere.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is probably the best book I've seen on guitar making and there are a good few around. Cumpiano shows not just how to make a guitar, but how to make and maintain tools and jigs - he talks through the reasons why he does what he does - he explains wood, how to cut it, store it, recognise it - and how to arrange the workshop. Quite honestly I don't think there's much in this book that is not explained. Even if your real interest is in making another stringed instrument, there is a great deal to be gleaned here. The illustrations are excellently chosen, showing clearly and in detail the themes treated in the text. What's not to like? :-)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a superb volume, taking you all the way from billet to finishing with multitude of photographs (all BW), tool lists, methodology along with a little history.
An essential read for the guitar builder.
I'd recommend it to anyone learning luthery, but I'd also say that you should read as much as you can. There are many approaches to guitar making, and one book can only describe one approach to a given task.
An essential read for the guitar builder.
I'd recommend it to anyone learning luthery, but I'd also say that you should read as much as you can. There are many approaches to guitar making, and one book can only describe one approach to a given task.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Probably the definitive book on guitar making by one of the best guitar makers in the world. The time, love, care and excellence that William puts into making his guitars is transfered into this book. This book will not only give you a sound start in guitar making it will also inspire you years from now. His methods can be hard at times but only because he expects you to strive for the same quality he does. Anyone using this book to make their first guitar or their 100th won't be disapponited.
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Good, but alittle dated
This book is good, but it could do with some more detailed drawings or pictures to go along with the text. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Peejay
Complete!
few words,
well written, complete, easy reading, finally you can understand a lot of secrets about giutar making!
well written, complete, easy reading, finally you can understand a lot of secrets about giutar making!
Published 21 months ago by fabio
An ideal first and last book
This book was recommended to me by a guitar builder of over 35 years. It is my first book and provides me with the confidence and knowledge to start my dream project of making... Read more
Published 21 months ago by PG's tips
Actually the best book ever.
I have never encountered a better non-fiction book on any subject. I have successfully constructed several guitars according to their guidelines. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2009 by R. T.
A must for the bookshelves of the aspiring luthier!
This is a definate must for the aspiring luthier! With clear step by step instructions, anyone who reads this book gives themselves a huge headstart into the world of guitarmaking. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2009 by michael-faces
GUITARMAKING - tradition and technology book
What a great book! If anyone is planning to make a guitar for the first time then this book should be at the top of their shopping list. Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2008 by boydellini
Excellent intrdution to guitar making!
Cumpiano et al have taken on a massive task inporoducing this book. It gives comprhensive step by step instruction fo r building a classical and steel string guitars. Read more
Published on 16 July 2001 by Mr Andrew Readman
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