Handmade Music Factory: The Ultimate Guide to Making Foot-Stompin Good Instruments

Orr, Mike

ISBN 10: 1565235592 / ISBN 13: 9781565235595

Published by Fox Chapel Publishing, 2011

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1565235592I4N00

Synopsis:

The most creative musical instrument book youll ever find! You dont have to be an expert or spend a lot of money to make your own musical instruments. Just follow-along with handyman Mike Orr as he guides you through making 8 of the most creative instruments youll find anywhere. From a one-string guitar made from a soup can, to a hubcap banjo and even a stand-up guitar made from a vintage ironing board, youll make instruments that look great, sound great and deliver some foot-stompin fun! With Handmade Music Factory, you can make: Cigar Box Guitar, Hubcap Banjo, Cookie Tin Guitar, Stand-Up Lap Steel Guitar (made from a vintage ironing board!), Washtub Bass, Stomp Box, Amplified Washboard and more. Youll also learn how to make your own amp using inexpensive parts from the local electronics store. And dont miss the plentiful sidebars and tips from the author on everything from where to find salvage parts to surviving music festival camp-outs!

About the Author: Mike Orr is a professional carpenter and owner of Built2Last Guitars. He has designed, built and sold hundreds of instruments. The highlight of his career was when guitar legend Robert Randolph played one of his guitars in front of a live audience. When he is not in the shop, Mike can usually be found touring the music festival circuit in his VW van.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Handmade Music Factory: The Ultimate Guide ...
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket