The Ultimate Bluegrass Mandolin Construction - Softcover

Siminoff, Roger H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0634062859 ISBN 13: 9780634062858

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation, 2003

Synopsis

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0634062859
• ISBN 13: 9780634062858
• Binding: Plastic Comb
• Number of pages: 160