GuitarMan686 Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 I have been so intrigued over guitar building these last couple of months and I cant seem to get enough information. What do you guys think is the best reference book about building guitars which will outline the basics of construction and give you some really helpful information? I know Mr.Hiscocks book is popular but is it the best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marzocchi705 Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Melvyn's book is considerd a book you should have, its really good and well worth having. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Signed. It's the one *everyone* recommends, for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 These aren't particularly related to actual building but I've found a couple books about repair and maintenance to be an invaluable resource for my projects. Complete Banjo Repair by Larry Sandberg Complete Guitar Repair by Hideo Kamimoto Tons of theory on intonation, scale and bridge placement, specs and different construction styles shown as well as specialized tools and how they are used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Koch's book isn't as good as Hiscocks overall, but it has a lot of good information and some of it is in areas's that Hiscock gives short shrift to. At least for me it was good to have two sources that agree almost all ofthe time and have different strengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 The Hiscock, hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egdeltar Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Search button works pretty well here...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demian Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.ph...topic=17859&hl= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadmike Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Guitar Player Repair Guide: How to Set-Up, Maintain, and Repair Electrics and Acoustics by Dan Erlewine. i found this cracker helps fill in some of the gaps Hiscock has in his book. handy for when your guitar projects finished too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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