American Lutherie

Author : William Cumpiano
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811806404
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guitarmaking: Tradition and Technology written by William Cumpiano and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 1994-02 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete reference for the design and construction of the steel-string folk guitar and the classical guitar.

Author : TOM BILLS
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1619115379
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Lutherie written by TOM BILLS and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art Of Lutherie offers a glimpse into the mind and craft of luthier Tom Bills, whom many consider to be one of the most talented luthiers today. In this beautifully written and enjoyable read, Tom elegantly and clearly shares his best- kept secrets and methods of custom guitar making - those which make his guitars favorites among top collectors and players. Tom's unique approach to The Art Of Lutherie will empower and inspire you to create more than just a guitar, but a truly unique work of art. The information that is generously shared within this insightful and timeless work is both practical and applicable. It contains the same hard-won wisdom that only comes from years of experience and experimentation that Tom uses in creating his inspiring instruments. Over the years, he has producedinstruments considered to be some of the bestsounding guitars ever made. Learning the steps of how to build a guitar is important, but understanding whymaster luthiers take those steps and make those decisions can empower you to make your own educated choices. This will allow you to create unique guitars, and the world needs your art, your guitars - your important contribution. The Art Of Lutherie, a truly unique and inspiring guide, can prepare you to reach new heights when designing and creating unique guitars. It is not often I heap such lavish praise on people; however, Tom is in this case more than deserving: I know of no other luthier whose work I respect more. Tom knows his craft inside and out; he pours his soul into every guitar he makes; heuses cutting-edge science to guide his work, and it shows...as head of Artist Relations and Product Development at Mel Bay, it gives me great pleasure topublish Tom's work, which will no doubt take the art of lutherie to a new level. I hope you'll spend some time soaking in this book - it will certainly augmentyour musicality - Collin Bay. Includes access to online video

Author : Robert Lundberg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Historical Lute Construction written by Robert Lundberg and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive, authoritative work on understanding and building authentic lutes, by a world renown luthier and scholar. Historical section covers the development of the lute from the 15th through the 18th century with over 100 photographs of ancient lutes and 50 diagrams; practicum section covers the construction of the lute in minute detail with over 600 step-by-step photographs and a dozen diagrams. Includes a list of historic makers, catalog of extant historic lutes, bibliography and index, plus complete reduced images of seven lute plans.

Author : R. M. Mottola
Publisher : Robert M Mottola
ISBN 13 : 9781734125603
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mottola's Cyclopedic Dictionary of Lutherie Terms written by R. M. Mottola and published by Robert M Mottola. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides conventional spelling and short descriptions of the most common terms used in modern lutherie [that is, the construction and repair of stringed musical instruments] as well as historical and foreign language terminology that a modern luthier may come across."--Page 4 of cover

Author : Kathryn Marie Dudley
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022609541X
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guitar Makers written by Kathryn Marie Dudley and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2014-11-10 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It whispers, it sings, it rocks, and it howls. It expresses the voice of the folk—the open road, freedom, protest and rebellion, youth and love. It is the acoustic guitar. And over the last five decades it has become a quintessential American icon. Because this musical instrument is significant to so many—in ways that are emotional, cultural, and economic—guitar making has experienced a renaissance in North America, both as a popular hobby and, for some, a way of life. In Guitar Makers, Kathryn Marie Dudley introduces us to builders of artisanal guitars, their place in the art world, and the specialized knowledge they’ve developed. Drawing on in-depth interviews with members of the lutherie community, she finds that guitar making is a social movement with political implications. Guitars are not simply made—they are born. Artisans listen to their wood, respond to its liveliness, and strive to endow each instrument with an unforgettable tone. Although professional luthiers work within a market society, Dudley observes that their overriding sentiment is passion and love of the craft. Guitar makers are not aiming for quick turnover or the low-cost reproduction of commodities but the creation of singular instruments with unique qualities, and face-to-face transactions between makers, buyers, and dealers are commonplace. In an era when technological change has pushed skilled artisanship to the margins of the global economy, and in the midst of a capitalist system that places a premium on ever faster and more efficient modes of commerce, Dudley shows us how artisanal guitar makers have carved out a unique world that operates on alternative, more humane, and ecologically sustainable terms.

Author : Tim Olsen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Big Red Book of American Lutherie: 1991-1993 written by Tim Olsen and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Fred Carlson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780962644788
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Luthier's Alphabet of Imaginary Instruments written by Fred Carlson and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A whimsical alphabet book of full-color woodcuts and humorous poems of fantastical musical instruments from the off-beat imagination of musical instrument maker (luthier) and artist Fred Carlson. This is an alphabet book that will inspire and delight children of all ages and anyone who loves musical instruments.

Author : Cyndy Burton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lutherie Woods and Steel String Guitars written by Cyndy Burton and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of articles on woods for stringed instrument construction, and on the construction and repair of steel string guitars. Wood section includes intro to taxonomy, top 40 lutherie woods, resawing, and a bibliography of wood ID books. Steel string guitar section articles on D'Aquisto's archtop guitar design, Gallagher, Turner, and Klein guitars, inlay, side bending, binding, linings, bridge gluing, bracing, and more. Appendices include philosophy, reviews of 80 lutherie books, sources, lutherie schools and more.

Author : Tim Olsen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780962644702
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lutherie Tools written by Tim Olsen and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designing, making and maintaining tools for making and repairing stringed musical instruments (i.e. all types of guitars, violins, mandolins, etc.). Includes measuring and inspection tools; bending irons; knives, chisels, scrapers, and planes; clamps, gluing, and holding devices; routers; sanding machines; bandsaw and drill press. Seventeen respected luthiers discuss their hand and power tool preferences.

Author : Quincy Whitney
Publisher : Foreedge
ISBN 13 : 9781611685923
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Luthier written by Quincy Whitney and published by Foreedge. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The female pioneer who revolutionized violin acoustics and built the first violin octet