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Guitars from start to finish / Samuel G. Woods ; photographs by Gale Zucker.

Woods, Samuel G. (Author). Zucker, Gale, (illustrator.). Zucker, Gale. (Added Author).

Summary:

Explains how an acoustic guitar is made, from the choosing of the wood, through the gluing, side bending, scalloping, purfling, and creation of special designs, until the strings are added.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1567113923
  • ISBN: 9781567113921
  • Physical Description: 32 pages : illustrations (mostly color) ; 20 x 24 cm.
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: Woodbridge, Conn. : Blackbirch Press, [1999]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
300 Steps 4 -- Choosing the Wood 5 -- Gluing 6 -- Side Bending 8 -- A Guitar Takes Shape 10 -- Special "Kerfed" Lining 13 -- Tops and Backs 16 -- Brace Shaping 17 -- Top and Back Go On 18 -- "Purfling" 20 -- Working on the Neck 21 -- Necks and Inlays 22 -- Putting a Neck on a Body 24 -- Bodywork and Other Elements 26 -- Building a Bridge 30 -- String 'Em Up 31.
Target Audience Note:
IG940L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.1 0.5 40846.
Subject: Guitar > Construction > Juvenile literature.

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