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Author:  Howard Pollack [ Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:19 am ]
Post subject:  New Member Greeting and Question
Hi- Greetings to all of you, Ive just joined the forum. Years ago I built several classical guitars using Irving Sloane's book. Since that time I've done a bit of woodworking, but not a lot. Currently I've been working with Japanese hand tools. Now I'd like to build a steel string guitar and would like a recommendation for a good book on the topic. Thanks, in advance, for your help.
-Howard
Author:  Kim [ Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: New Member Greeting and Question
Welcome to the OLF Howard,

Kinkeads Book (It's called "Building your own steel string guitar" I think :? ) anyhow, it's a good book with lots of images and takes you through the process from a more modern approach than does most other publications.

Here's a link http://www.amazon.com/Build-Your-Own-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/0634054635/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t/002-9646284-1180862

For $48 you can get both Kinkead's book and Cumpiano Natelson's "Tradition and Technology" this would cover near all of the bases.


Cheers

Kim
Author:  SteveCourtright [ Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: New Member Greeting and Question
The Cumpiano book is acknowledged as the most detailed of all of the instruction/construction books, but most builders, including Cumpiano, use many different/updated techniques nowadays. That book and a forum like this one, will get you pretty far.

And welcome to the OLF!
Author:  jhowell [ Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: New Member Greeting and Question
Welcome Howard!

I'd second Kinkead's book also as a first choice for steel string guitar building. Cumpiano's book would be my first choice for building a classical styled guitar. Cumpiano's website has some updates that are well worth checking out.

Come to think of it, the best advice is to get them both! :D
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