The Ultimate Bluegrass Mandolin Construction Manual
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SKU: HL.331088
Book. Folk Reference, Guitar Reference. Softcover. 160 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.331088).ISBN 9780634062858. UPC: 073999323030. 9x12 inches.
Named one of the “Best Mandolin Books of All Time” by BookAuthority.org!
The Ultimate Bluegrass Mandolin Construction Manual is the most complete step-by-step treatise ever written on building an acoustical string instrument. Siminoff, a renowned author and luthier, applies over four decades of experience to guide beginners to pros through detailed chapters on wood selection, cutting, carving, shaping, assembly, inlays, fretting, binding and assembly of an F-style mandolin. A special highlight is an in-depth chapter on the art of tap tuning. This fully-illustrated manual boasts more than 250 photos, a full-color section on the staining and finishing processes, numerous detailed illustrations, and a bonus set of 20 full-size blueprints. Spiral bound.