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Dan Erlewine (Author)
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Publication Date: December 1, 2007
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 a guitar and keep it in top form by mastering basic maintenance. Features an essential DVD that makes guitar maintenance easier than ever. New features include set-up specs of leading players; stronger coverage of guitar electronics, including pickups and wiring diagrams; and expanded coverage of acoustics.

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About the Author

Dan Erlewine is a widely respected guitar builder and repairman. As the author of Guitar Player's popular "Repairs" column, he has shown thousands of guitar owners how to keep their instruments in top condition.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 322 pages
  • Publisher: Backbeat Books; 3 Pap/DVD edition (December 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0879309210
  • ISBN-13: 978-0879309213
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,424 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Dan Erlewine wrote the chapter on structural issues and repairs. He is a guitar repairman, tool designer, author, and producer of instructional videos. He is also a guitarist with a lifelong love of Gibsons.

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Dan Erlewine's latest edition of the Guitar Player Repair Guide is a worthy update. There are numerous additions and updates anyone familiar with the previous editions should check out. If you are new to the guitar, this book is the maintenance and repair guide than will help you maintain your investment, and even give you great tips on how to hod-rod, customize or fix your guitar.

The book is organized and logically arranged with Basic, DIY and Deep sections in each chapter. Electric, Acoustic and Bass guitars are all covered with detailed narrative and clear pictures.

Even if you are not up to jobs like fret work or truss rod adjustments, this book will prepare you to talk with your friendly neighborhood guitar repair guy about getting your guitar back to its former glory.

Very highly recommended. Make this your first purchase for your guitar dedicated bookshelf (doesn't everyone have those?).
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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I renovate cheap flee market/garage sale"rescue guitars"And I hotrod guitars for friends+family !Until now,the 2nd edition GPRG has been my bible.The new 3rd edition is amazing + it comes with a DVD.From basic cleaning and set up for do it your selfers ,to advanced repair, this book is a MUST HAVE!!!!!If you want to make a cheap guitar play like a million bucks or simply keep the old (expensive/vintage)work horse working BUY THIS BOOK!!!!! It will save you more $$$ than the books cover price + your guitar will thank you ...
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Great Book!!!! April 12, 2008
By DDay
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent book. It covers basic to advanced information on a repair as well as great explanations on how to do the repair. I have repaired guitars for years, but had gone away from it for a while. This was a great refresher on some measurements and fine points I had forgotten the specifics of.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Way too much...
This is an amazing book if you want to be the Taylor repair center, but i dont. It has so much info in it! Again, not a bad thing--just not what i wanted. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sean Raidley
Great reference Book
If you are a novice with the technical aspects of the guitar, this book does an excellent job of significantly increasing your knowledge of guitar maintenance and repair. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Michael Waldrop
Excellent reference for beginner to pro
I was looking for something more serious than the typical "how to change your strings" book designed for players.

This one is a must. Read more
Published 2 months ago by bob@the.electrician
Great information with a confusing layout
I bought the book after reading some of Dan Erlewine's repair ideas on the web (along with spending a lot of time reading about his collaborations with Frank Ford of FRETS.COM). Read more
Published 2 months ago by H. Easter
Great Job
It showed up quicker than I thought and in better condition than advertised. I was amazed to find the DVD intact. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tim
great book
This book is a great place to start for anyone attempting DIY guitar repair / maintenance. Even if you never need the repairs covered it's still a great read and makes you... Read more
Published 4 months ago by bk from the states
Dan gives you everything you need to get started
I purchased this book to setup my own guitar and to get a better understanding of how the mechanics of a guitar work. With this book I am able to accomplish both! Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. Moore
great investment.
i always wanted to how perform these tasks and resolve these many issues. makes guitar and amp repair a brease.
Published 7 months ago by Samuel T. Wicker, Jr.
Quite helpful
This is quite helpful to the DIY player wishing to enhance the setup, troubleshoot electrical problems, proper cleaning and care of the guitar. Dan knows his stuff.
Published 7 months ago by gwalker
Great guide for repairing guitars and basses.
This book is very concise and well put together, just how your guitars will be after working on them with this guide in hand.
Published 7 months ago by C. Vorheis
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