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A Guitar Maker's Manual

1. A Guitar Maker's Manual

Written by one of Australia's foremost luthiers, this manual is a straightforward, profusely illustrated guide to constructing nylon-string classical and steel-string guitars.... more info
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Reference. Reference book. With Softcover. 9x12 inches. 112 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.00183286)
The Guitarist's Guide to Set-Up & Maintenance

2. The Guitarist's Guide to Set-Up & Maintenance

This ultimate guide to caring for your guitar includes: how to strip down and clean your instrument · how to set the action · how regular maintenance can improve your guitar... more info
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Guitar Educational. 9x12 inches. 56 pages. Published by Artemis Editions. (HL.00695887)
Teach Yourself Guitar Repair & Maintenance - Book

3. Teach Yourself Guitar Repair & Maintenance - Book

John Carruthers, legendary guitar builder and repair guru to the stars, has teamed up with Alfred to produce this ultimate beginner's guide to guitar repair and maintenance.... more info
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Guitar Reference. Voicing/Format: Book. 9x12 inches. 80 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing. (AL.00-22854)
Electric Guitar Construction

4. Electric Guitar Construction

Q.: What on earth would make someone want to build an electric guitar from scratch? Can't you just buy one cheaper? A.: Well sure, but with this definitive book on the subject... more info
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A Guide for the First-Time Builder. Guitar. With Softcover. 8.5x11 inches. 168 pages. Published by Centerstream Publications. (HL.00000311)
Making an Archtop Guitar

5. Making an Archtop Guitar

The definitive work on the design and construction of an acoustic archtop guitar by one of the most talented luthiers of the twentieth century. Benedetto walks the reader... more info
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Guitar. With Softcover. 8.5x11 inches. 279 pages. Published by Centerstream Publications. (HL.00000174)
Build Your Own Electric Guitar

6. Build Your Own Electric Guitar

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own custom guitar? With this complete guide to building your own professional-quality electric guitar, you can now go one better! Martin... more info
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Omnibus Press. With Softcover. 8.5x11 inches. 144 pages. Published by Omnibus Press. (HL.00335908)
Setup and Maintenance (Guitar Shop Series, Handy Guide)

7. Setup and Maintenance (Guitar Shop Series, Handy Guide)

Learn what every guitarist needs to know about caring for his or her instrument. This 48-page book covers the proper way of changing a string, setting the action, reslotting... more info
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Guitar Reference Book. Voicing/Format: Handy Guide. 9x12 inches. Published by Alfred Publishing. (AL.00-18479)
The Art of Inlay - Revised & Expanded

8. The Art of Inlay - Revised & Expanded

This dazzling showcase of the art of inlay provides artistic inspiration as well as how-to instruction and design insights - written by the inlay artist for U2, Led Zeppelin,... more info
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Design & Technique for Fine Woodworking. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 7.5x9.25 inches. 128 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00331289)
Constructing a Solid-Body Guitar

9. Constructing a Solid-Body Guitar

Whether you're a musician or a woodworking enthusiast, you'll thoroughly enjoy Roger Siminoff's book, Constructing A Solid Body Guitar. This 64-page manual uses over 150 photos,... more info
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A Complete Technical Guide. Reference. Reference book. With Softcover. 9x12 inches. 64 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.00183152)
The Guitar Player Repair Guide - 3rd Revised Edition

10. The Guitar Player Repair Guide - 3rd Revised Edition

This expanded edition for beginners to experts is a step-by-step manual to maintaining and repairing electric and acoustic guitars and basses. Players learn how to set up... more info
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General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover with DVD. 8.5x11 inches. 322 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00331793)
A Guitarmaker's Canvas

11. A Guitarmaker's Canvas

For more than 30 years, Grit Laskin has been building guitars, and his striking inlay work places his instruments in a class all their own. He is credited with single-handedly... more info
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The Inlay Art of Grit Laskin. General Book (not sheet music). With Hardcover. 10x11.5 inches. 134 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00331098)
Guitar Player Presents Do-It-Yourself Projects for Guitarists

12. Guitar Player Presents Do-It-Yourself Projects for Guitarists

34 Useful, Inexpensive Electronic Projects That Help You Unlock Your Instrument's Potential This unique... more info
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General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 7.25x10.75 inches. 172 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (HL.00330151)
Acoustic Guitar

13. Acoustic Guitar

Foreword by C.F. Martin IV. This comprehensive guide explains how to buy and maintain the guitar that matches your needs. From its beginning in European classical music, through... more info
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The Composition, Construction, and Evolution of One of World's Most Beloved Instruments. Guitar Reference. Guitar reference. With Softcover. 5.75x8.5 inches. 396 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.00331185)
The Complete Guide to Guitar and Amp Maintenance

14. The Complete Guide to Guitar and Amp Maintenance

From the author of Amps! comes an essential survival guide for every guitar player and amp owner. Packed with concise, clearly written tips on troubleshooting and repairs,... more info
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A Practical Manual for Every Guitar Player. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 9x12 inches. 80 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.00330117)
Tube Guitar Amplifier Essentials

15. Tube Guitar Amplifier Essentials

From the amp guru, and columnist for Vintage Guitar magazine, comes a future classic that features more than 60 easy-reading chapters de-mystifying the complex world of tube... more info
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General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 6x9 inches. 536 pages. Published by Kendrick Books. (HL.00331368)
The Art and Craft of Making Classical Guitars

16. The Art and Craft of Making Classical Guitars

100th anniversary updated edition! Rich in beauty, sound, and history, Manuel Rodriguez and Sons' classical and flamenco guitars have been handcrafted in Madrid since 1909,... more info
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Guitar Reference. Guitar reference. With Softcover. 7.5x9.75 inches. 176 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.00332867)
Ultimate Bench Warrior

17. Ultimate Bench Warrior

Amp guru Lee Jackson covers: tools of the trade; the basics of soldering; different tube types, with specs and histories; electronic symbols; amplifier modifications from... more info
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How to Design, Build and Modify Custom Guitar and Bass Amplifiers. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 8.25x10.75 inches. 152 pages. Published by Cherry Lane Music. (HL.02500368)
The Responsive Guitar

18. The Responsive Guitar

The Responsive Guitar is about physics, dynamics, acoustics and construction of the guitar. It's about the mechanics of tone; what materials to build with, when to add or... more info
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Hardcover. 8.75x11.25 inches. 342 pages. Published by Luthiers Press. (HL.00333148)
Making the Responsive Guitar

19. Making the Responsive Guitar

Making the Responsive Guitar is the second volume on a two-volume set of books that set out the principles and methods of building fine hand-made guitars. Where Volume 1 sets... more info
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Hardcover. 8.75x11 inches. 284 pages. Published by Luthiers Press. (HL.00333149)
Making the Responsive Guitar Boxed Set

20. Making the Responsive Guitar Boxed Set

This limited edition silver-embossed, facsimile-autographed, slipcase holds both books. These books are essential for anyone who is interested in a comprehensive account of... more info
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Hardcover. 9.5x13.75 inches. 626 pages. Published by Luthiers Press. (HL.00333136)
How to Hot Rod Your Fender Amp

21. How to Hot Rod Your Fender Amp

As every guitarist knows, it's all about tone. But getting that magical tone can sometimes be a black art. Here is the first guidebook explaining how you can get the best... more info
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Modifying Your Amplifier to Get Magical Tone. General Book (not sheet music). With Softcover. 8.5x11 inches. 184 pages. Published by Voyageur Press. (HL.00333107)
 
 
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