The Making of Stringed Instruments: A Workshop Guide

Buchanan, George

ISBN 10: 0713450436 / ISBN 13: 9780713450439

Editore: B T Batsford Ltd, 1989

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Superb work for the prospective instrument worker. Many line drawings to every page together with colour plates. The book is in near fine condition and the d/w. is price-clipped but at least v.g. There would be extra postage for overseas delivery/. Codice articolo 002032

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Titolo: The Making of Stringed Instruments: A ...

Casa editrice: B T Batsford Ltd

Data di pubblicazione: 1989

Legatura: Hardcover

Condizione: Near Fine

Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good

Edizione: 1st Edition

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This guide to making stringed instruments contains over 500 diagrams together with explanatory text. It is written by a craftsman who specializes in making stringed instruments and who understands beginners' problems and who provides sensible solutions to them. The first project, a violin, gives the foundations for all the other stringed instruments in the book, including the viola, cello, mandonlin, mandola, classical guitar and jazz guitar. How to choose the right wood, tools and additional materials is explained. The techniques covered include constructing the body, carving scrolls and f holes, purfling, carving and assembling, making peg holes, using moulds, smoothing and finishing, adding linings, removing blemishes and staining. George Buchanan is author of "The Illustrated Handbook of Furniture Restoration".