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SETUP AND MAINTENANCE - THE PLAYER'S GUIDE TO GUITAR CARE by John Carruthers
Case-size book with simple step-by-step instructions and photos - taught by a legendary guitar builder. Teaches you how to set the action, intonation, and adjust the truss rod, change strings, ..more...
#20-18479 $6.95
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SIMINOFF'S LUTHIERS GLOSSARY by Roger Siminoff
A compendium of more than 800 technical terms used in the design, construction, and production of string musical instruments. The handy 6" x 9" softcover is intended for all levels of builders ..more...
#49-332379 $24.95
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STEEL-STRING GUITAR CONSTRUCTION by Irving Sloane
Acoustic six-string, 12 string, and arched-top guitar manual filled with the basics and knowledge needed to build these guitars. Illustrated throughout. 128 pp. ..more... - on order, expected arrival date 12/08/09
#24-25 $27.95
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STEP-BY-STEP GUITAR MAKING by Alex Willis
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#309-18 $22.95
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THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR: VOL 1 - ADJUSTMENT, CARE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR by Don E. Teeter
Long a staple in the reference section of any comprehensive music shelf. This encyclopedic treatment gives instructions for major and minor repairs, inlay work, and refinishing; with detailed ..more... - on order, expected arrival date unknown
#80-3 $34.95
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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...
#49-331478 $34.95
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THE CENTURY THAT SHAPED THE GUITAR by James Westbrook
Explores the history of the 19th century guitar through nine special instruments from The Guitar Museum. Very well-written and researched. Period photos, newspaper write-ups and more are ..more...
#612-2 .. list $46.25 ours $52.25
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THE GUITAR PLAYER REPAIR GUIDE - 3RD REVISED EDITION by Dan Erlewine
Book/DVD pack. Newly expanded edition of this indispensable step-by-step manual for maintaining and repairing electric and acoustic guitars and basses. Learn how to adjust your own truss rod, ..more...
#49-331793 $29.95
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THE GUITARIST'S GUIDE TO SET-UP & MAINTENANCE by Charlie Chandler
Learn how to carry out basic maintenance and repairs, all of which can be done yourself, without the need for professional assistance. Includes: how to strip down and clean your instrument, how ..more...
#49-695887 $9.95
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THE LUTHIER'S HANDBOOK by Roger H. Siminoff
For the instrument builder, this book explores the secrets and science behind making good sounding acoustic string instruments. Describes the structural and acoustical attributes of air ..more...
#49-330538 $22.95
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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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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...
#49-331478 $34.95
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THE ART OF VIOLIN MAKING by Chris Johnson and Roy Courtnall
A major, exciting new work for the craftsman, bringing into one volume a summary of essential information for the violin maker and player, as well as providing a historical reference. Part One: ..more...
#530-1 $150.00
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THE VIOLIN MAKER: FINDING A CENTURIES OLD TRADITION IN A BROOKLYN WORKSHOP by John Marchese
Celebrated Brooklyn violin-maker Sam Zygmuntowicz recently accepted a challenging commission from violinist Eugene Drucker of the Emerson String Quartet: to make a new violin that would equal ..more...
#542-162 $24.95
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VIOLIN MAKING: AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE FOR THE AMATEUR by Bruce .Ossman
Utilizing fewer tools and a get-it-done attitude, this useful manual makes the violin-making process easy fo the everyday crafter. Uses step-by-step instructions and hundreds of detailed ..more...
#309-17 $19.95
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VIOLIN OWNER'S MANUAL - THE COMPLETE GUIDE
Here's the book that should have come with your violin! Written by a team of instrument makers, repairers, and musicians, this comprehensive guide will help you select, understand, preserve, ..more...
#49-330762 $14.95
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VIOLIN REPAIR GUIDE by Michael Atria
A must for instrument owners, this guide provides illustrated step-by-step instructions for bow rehairing, repair and restoration of the violin, viola, cello and string bass. Features more than ..more...
#49-331150 $9.95
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VIOLIN-MAKING: A HISTORICAL AND PRACTICAL GUIDE by Edward Heron-Allen
This volume traces the instrument's history, discusses the materials used in violin making, and offers guidance on construction. Written by an apprentice to one of the world's greatest violin ..more...
#542-133 $21.95
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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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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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