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Guitarmaking: Tradition and Technology : A Complete Reference for the Design and Construction of the Steel-String Folk Guitar and the Classical Guitar by William Cumpiano and Jonathan D. Solomon (1994, Trade Paperback, Reprint)

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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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Publisher
Chronicle Books
ISBN-10
0811806405
ISBN-13
9780811806404
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Book Title
Guitarmaking: Tradition and Technology : A Complete Reference for the Design and Construction of the Steel-String Folk Guitar and the Classical Guitar
Author
William Cumpiano, Jonathan D. Solomon
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Reprint
Topic
Musical Instruments / Guitar
Publication Year
1994
Genre
Music
Number of Pages
392 Pages

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Item Length
10.7in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
8.5in
Item Weight
50.4 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Ml1015.G9c85 1994
Grade from
Eighth Grade
Grade to
College Graduate Student
Edition Description
Reprint
Copyright Date
1994
Lccn
93-006160
Dewey Decimal
787.87/1923
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes

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4 out of 5 stars
by martycolerMar 23, 2009
Guitarmaking by Jonathan D. Natelson, William R. Cumpia
Book is written well and relatively easy to understand. The authors state that the instructions are meant to describe the way they think a guitar should be built at a novice level although immediate and advanced luthiers will find plenty of useful reference information. Pictures and diagrams are all in black and white which sorry to say lack some clarity and punch that we in the Powerpoint age have come to expect from using color diagrams/pictures. A minor nit but there it is. Would have rated excellent otherwise. The book goes through 1) Tools and jigs (what you need and how to build some and maintain the important ones) 2) Design steps 3) Material selection 4) Build and 5) Setup. The design and build covers only a single dreadnaught steel string and classical type guitar contruction. Both type are described simlutaneously with the differences between two being called out in the instructions. No advanced techniques and described. Authors flatly reject use guitar molds, so you won't find that technique here. Just your basic by hand, truly one of a kind guitar building. This is proclaimed as the bible for guitar lutherie by most authorities. It may be the most definitive book on acoustic guitar building but it not the complete book. This can't be the only book on building an acoustic guitar you will need but it should be your first.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by bayAug 10, 2016
The Bible of guitar construction
A very comprehensive book that explains in excellent detail the steps required to construct two types of acoustic guitars. It is well written and will be useful as a reference book for both the novice and the experienced luthier. A great deal of detail is devoted to each stage of the build from wood selection, tools, assembly methods and finishing. Alas, the pictures are all black and white. It would be a delight if the book was updated with color pics.
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5 out of 5 stars
by rqow5860May 24, 2022
Great addition to my library.
I really enjoyed how this book gets me in the right mindset. I love my guitars and currently own 8 different guitars. I wanted to learn more about the construction and this is a great way to start.
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5 out of 5 stars
by thegoodandbad1Jul 31, 2020
Great book
Very nice work, clear illustrations and pictures, it has this nice vintage feel and easy to follow, I haven’t actually started building but just from paging it it looks promising!
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5 out of 5 stars
by aawbproductsSep 05, 2019
A consummate tool for making acoustic Guitars
I needed this five years ago......
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Guitarmaking: Tradition and Technology : A Complete Reference for the Design and Construction of the Steel-String Folk Guitar and the Classical Guitar by William Cumpiano and Jonathan D. Solomon (1994, Trade Paperback, Reprint)

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