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Classic guitar construction [Paperback]

Irving Sloane (Author)

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Publication Date: 1984

For many years this manual for classical guitar construction was the only resource available to those interested in lutherie. Though not as complete as some of the modern guides, this book will offer a variety of useful techniques not found elsewhere. It is not recommended as a complete tutorial on guitarmaking. Mr. Sloane refers to the techniques of many of the great Spanish luthiers when describing his methods. 96 pages, over 120 diagrams and high quality black and white photographs, softbound.

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Product Details

Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Sterling Pub. Co (1984)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0806979267
ISBN-13: 978-0806979267
Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 1.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces

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5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable text for anyone studying guitar construction., April 3, 1999

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Classic Guitar Construction takes you step by step through the construction of a fine classic guitar. The book contains complete plans for an instrument, although the information is scattered and the body is shown half scale. Sloane uses very few power tools, explaining how to make and use the special jigs and tools you will need. The author describes wood selection, choice of adhesives, and finishing methods. The relatively low price makes this an easy choice for anyone wanting to build classic guitars or study their construction.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Book that Started it All, November 29, 2011

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This book is almost solely responsible for the guitar making boom that we are all in right now. I built my first guitar using the methods in this book in 1992 and have not stopped building since. Even though there are better books out there now that walk you through some more detail I still open this one out once in a while for a quick idea.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Classical Guitar Construction, December 30, 2005

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This book is actually on $23.95 and still in print.

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purfling cutter, fan bracing, plastic resin glue, guitar construction, tail block, lower bout, fret board, cross struts, upper bout, fret wire, sound board, tie block, bending form, hide glue, bottom lining, tuning machines, twelfth fret

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