Parker_Fly Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 More and more I'm drawn to working on my guitars and doing modifications etc, and working with wood... (Im only 16) and I would really love to build my own guitar from scratch, not including the neck, I think that will be too complicated for me right now... But I was wondering what are some good books out there that are simple enough for me? My dads been working with wood for over 30 years, so im not completely helpless, and he has a shop about 5000 square feet filled with tools (and my pool table ) so I have the tools... but what books would you recommend for a beginner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeR Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Hello! Melyn Hiscocks book "Make your own electric guitar" is considered probably the best guitar making book on the market. Its very easy to usderstand, and thorough. Definately worth getting Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker_Fly Posted February 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Hey Luke, thanks alot man ill check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeR Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 No worries man-Its definately required reading. I got mine back in 1995, and I almost have the whole thing memorised! Its a great reference to have- well worth the money. Cheers man, Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 I think whats his names book..... ermmmmmmm... i fogort the name of it .. hold on... http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/081...6456226-0624734 is a really excellent reference on how to approach guitar making. I know I know its for classical and acoustic guitars. But It explains alot how to use tools what tools to use and what for. How to best preserve the woods. I mean cutting a guitar shape out of a slab of wood is pretty easy this book goes into the details of finishing a guitar. Inlay, binding, purfling etc how to sand plane use a spokeshave etc etc the ideals are essentially the same are they not? Steve No worries man-Its definately required reading. I got mine back in 1995, and I almost have the whole thing memorised! Its a great reference to have- well worth the money. Cheers man, Luke ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRVCustom Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 gotta agree with LukeR. I especially like the first drawing in the book, where the guy has cut with a chainsaw, not only thru his project, but the table and his arm as well. funny stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 I'm looking for some good books on acoustics for summer reading. Does anyone else have any reccomendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeR Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 Hi man, I have heard that there is a really good book on archtop building- sorry, i cant recall its name at present- I believe Perry sells it- you may want to shoot him a PM. Sorry I cant remeber the title off hand, but its supposed to be really good. Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 The Bendetto (sp?) book is probably the one you're talking about. I'm not looking for archtop info, I'm looking for steel string acoustic info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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