Product Description

A complete reference for the design and construction of the steel-string folk guitar and the classical guitar.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5619 in Books
• Published on: 1994-08-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 392 pages

Customer Reviews

A Must Have Guitarmakers Bible
A first rate manual exploring every detail of building quality guitars. The text is well written, easy to follow & the photos & illustrations will help you visualize each step. Talk to any experienced Luthier & this is the book they will recommend if you are new to the craft or are looking to refine your skills.

Solid information
I have a number of books on guitar making. Each one of them has some unique perspectives. This book has many unique perspectives and will provide valuable information, even if you have other books on the topic.

Very detailed and concise
This is an excellent addition to any luthier's library. It is very well laid out, and really does an outstanding job of taking the reader from raw materials, to a finished and playable guitar... how well it plays depends on the reader's patience, attention to detail, and perserverance. With the direction given in this book, it is very possible to construct what I would call a "life guitar". On Cumpiano's website, there is a much simpler method of attaching the steel string neck to the body than the method described in the book. Other than that, happy "luthie-ing"! (Is that a word?)