{"product_id":"building-the-steel-string-acoustic-guitar-paperback","title":"Building the Steel String Acoustic Guitar - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eR. M. Mottola\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result of over twenty years of research to identify, catalog, and assess acoustic guitar construction techniques, \u003ci\u003eBuilding the Steel String Acoustic Guitar\u003c\/i\u003e is the most comprehensive source of steel string guitar construction information available. Designed specifically to be accessible to the first-time guitar builder, information is presented as a series of small and well-defined construction operations. Historical information and background theory is provided where appropriate for each of these operations. Construction is presented using tools that most woodworkers already have, supplemented by a minimal set of special-purpose guitar-making tools. The construction techniques make heavy use of simple jigs and fixtures which help achieve precision results. Guitar construction operations that novice builders find to be difficult and confusing are broken down into easy-to-understand parts and are explained in step-by-step detail. Commonly made construction mistakes are pointed out, along with instructions for fixing them. Important details of construction that may not be obvious to first time guitar makers are carefully described.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lavishly illustrated book has over 500 pages and contains more than 1000 photos and drawings. Features of the book include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, discrete, well-defined construction operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes links to download free plans and templates for two different guitars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth USA (Imperial, English) and metric units of measurement are presented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited use of special purpose tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited use of complicated jigs and fixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive use of quick-construction, disposable jigs and fixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction is detailed for left-handed as well as right-handed instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMath free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of traditional woods as well as domestic species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern alternatives to traditional shell inlay decoration are presented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossary of lutherie terminology is included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative construction techniques are offered for some parts, to make use of different woodworking tools and skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly made mistakes are pointed out, and instructions to fix them are provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttention to important details of construction that may not be obvious to beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a comprehensive index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains unfamiliar construction operations in step-by-step detail, including: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret slotting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide bending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking the rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding and purfling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication of hand applied finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 504\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.01 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 20, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52500362690867,"sku":"9781734125610","price":55.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/WGMzTkJFT1krc21PZGo1cDdSQzhVZz09.webp?v=1760111917","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/building-the-steel-string-acoustic-guitar-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}