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The Acoustic Guitar: Adjustment, Care, Maintenance and Repair (Volume I) (Paperback)

by Don E. Teeter (Author) "The acoustic guitars we have today are said to have their roots clear back to pre-biblical times in the form of the lyre..." (more)
Key Phrases: fingerboard surface, split strut, spool clamps, East Indian, Martin Organisation, Vitali Import Company (more...)

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Paperback: 200 pages
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press (March 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0806128143
ISBN-13: 978-0806128146
Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.2 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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The acoustic guitars we have today are said to have their roots clear back to pre-biblical times in the form of the lyre. Read the first page

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fingerboard surface, split strut, spool clamps, thirteenth fret, saddle slot, clamping setup, strut jack, bridge blank, strap peg, fret slots, cam clamps, fret job, rod setup, friction pegs, sandpaper file, guitar repair, paste wood filler, twelfth fret, clamping caul, bridge saddle, fret wire, crushed newspaper, string slot, butt block, bridge plate

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East Indian, Martin Organisation, Vitali Import Company, Grover Rotomatics, Star Chemical Company

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Guitar Repair: A Manual of Repair for Guitars and Fretted Instruments (Bold Strummer Guitar Series) by Irving Sloane in Back Matter
Musical Instruments Learning Cards by School Specialty Publishing in Back Matter
Musical Instruments Through the Ages by Anthony Baines in Back Matter
Guitar Repair by Rh Value Publishing in Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff, December 1, 2007

By	Michael S. Curtin (Redlands, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book (and its companion volume II) is outstanding. The author has a no-nonsense style of writing that is entertaining, concise, and extremely useful. He explains what works, what doesn't, and why. Very good information on making your own tools and on how to do a better job with less work. His motivation is to share information, not to sell product. I have other books on the subject which are good and very useful, these two volumes are far and away the best.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good reference, June 28, 2009

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Fairly easy and simple to follow. Provides enough guidance for the average person to perform minor repairs at home. If you have the right tools and work area, the book will aid you in completing more involved repairs. It will not make you a luthier, but it can save you money.. if ued correctly.. on some of the simplier repair task.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible, December 27, 1999

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This is the definitive book on guitar repair. Everyone, from a novice to a seasoned luthier will learn something from this work.

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I can provide only a brief review as my time is limited. In a nutshell this is a book that any Luthier would benefit from. It is obvious that Mr. Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for anyone who cares about their acoustic guitar
A good book for the unplugged guitarist. This book will teach you all the basics you need to know to care for your acoustic guitar.

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