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A DULCIMER BUILDER'S REFERENCE by Scott E. Antes
General advice on various aspects of appalachian dulcimer construction. 35 pp. ..more...
#113-100 $14.00
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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...
#49-151 $19.95
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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...
#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...
#49-331185 $18.95
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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...
#49-330532 $17.95
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ALL ABOUT VACUUM TUBE GUITAR AMPLIFIERS by Gerald Weber
All new material from amp guru Gerald Weber. Tons of empirical data that demystify the inner workings of tube amps to help you get the most from your amps! You will learn how tube amps work, ..more...
#49-332829 $34.95
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BOOK ONLY - HOW TO SERVICE YOUR OWN TUBE AMP by Tom Mitchell
"A complete guide for the curious musician" on how to maintain, service, and modify tube guitar amps. A good overall guide that also serves as a crash course in electronics. With voltage charts ..more...
#320-1 $29.95
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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...
#49-331037 $29.95
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BUILD YOUR OWN ELECTRIC GUITAR - COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS AND FULL-SIZE PLANS by Martin Oakham
A complete step-by-step guide to building an electric guitar - from the initial design to assembly - with clear instructions, full-size plans, and more than 400 color photos. 144 pp. ..more...
#542-214 $25.00
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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...
#542-141 $14.00
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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...
#132-12 $24.95
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CLASSICAL GUITAR MAKING - A MODERN APPROACH TO TRADITIONAL DESIGN by John S. Bogdanovich
In this richly illustrated manual, luthier and guitarist John Bogdanovich helps you develop the necessary skills to build your own guitar, even if you've never made anything more complicated ..more...
#01-910508 $29.95
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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...
#01-000227 $24.95
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COMPLETE GUITAR REPAIR by Hideo Kamimoto
Master craftsman Hideo Kamimoto tells you everything you need to know about the maintenance, restoration and construction of classical, flamenco, flattop, plectrum (archtop), and solid body ..more...
#01-000156 $27.95
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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...
#49-105 $16.95
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CONSTRUCTING THE MOUNTAIN DULCIMER by Dean Kimball
Kimball does a very thorough job of showing how to make this unique instrument. There are many diagrams and photos, as well as fret tables, finish information, playing instructions, and a ..more...
#08-47 $14.95
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DIY SPEAKER CABINETS FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENT APPLICATIONS by Kevin O'Connor
Learn how to build your own speaker cabinets for guitar, bass, or keyboards. Covers speaker cabinet design with a focus on high-efficiency and maximum tonal capture from a given driver. ..more...
#451-6 $19.00
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DULCIMER MAKER: THE CRAFT OF HOMER LEDFORD by R. Gerald Alvey, new foreword by Ron Pen
The reissue of this classic book celebrates the work of a master craftsman and musician. A legend among dulcimer makers, Ledford is known for his innovative but traditional craftmanship. Both a ..more... - on order, expected arrival date unknown
#542-81 $19.95
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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...
#01-260002 $29.95
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FAQ; FIDDLE CARE AND SETUP by Michael Hoffheimer
An owner's manual for fiddlers, this guide covers basic instrument maintenance, upkeep and adjustment. It offers rules for preserving instruments and preventing costly damage, discusses fiddle ..more...
#02-21441 $7.95
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