Download or read book FAQ Classic Guitar Care and Setup written by John LeVan and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hands-on guide to classical guitar repair. with photographs, diagrams, and sketches made by the author, John LeVan and some provided by manufacturers. It even includes a forward written by Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars.Learn how to:•

Download or read book How to Setup Your Guitar Like a Pro written by Jonny Blackwood and published by www.learn-guitarsetups.com. This book was released on 2013-03-12 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Everything you need to start confidently working on your own guitars is right here.” Learn how to do great guitar setups time and time again with this easy to follow, step-by-step manual. With expert tips, clear instruction, and over 260 photos, you will gain the understanding of how to fine-tune any guitar to play its best- with measurability and precision! Use the included cut-out tool templates to broaden your skills. Makes an excellent starter book or reference for budding professionals. ***Now updated and expanded with additional content including a section on restringing, neck shimming, scale length determination and new images! *** Included in the book: An 8-step method for electric, acoustic & bass guitar setups How to adjust neck relief (bow) for optimum playability How to adjust string height for your playing style and guitar type How to file nut slots, adjust pickup height and set the intonation accurately How to adjust Fender-style tremolo's, Gibson hard-tails, Floyd Rose and other floating bridges How to adjust the saddle on your acoustic steel string or nylon string guitar Manufacturer's setup specs for Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, Jackson, Gretsch and others Exclusive setup specifications from the author's best playing guitars & basses Cut-out templates for radius gauges, under-string radius gauges & an action ruler A handy measurement conversion chart & more! From your friends at www.Learn-GuitarSetups.com and the Guitar Setup Pro App. What to expect: If you play electric guitar, acoustic guitar, classical guitar, or even play bass guitar, you can learn guitar set up and maintenance for yourself with this top-selling guitar repair book. After years of successful workshops and group guitar setup classes, led by the Canadian guitar tech & educator Jonny Blackwood, this guitar setup guide has been tweaked and refined to simplistic perfection, in keeping true to the testament that less sometimes is more. After all, there are some excellent in-depth guitar repair luthier books on the market, but that’s not what you’re after when you just want to lower the string height, adjust the truss rod, and/or set the intonation. This book is written for beginners as an introduction to guitar setup and maintenance, for those who cannot attend our guitar setup classes in person, and for those who want to understand their instrument inside and out. You will learn the methods of true pro guitar setups and the specifications used on numerous styles of guitars. The highlights in this book are simplicity, clear instruction, lots of photographs and lots of examples/ specifications to try on different kinds of guitars. Use this book to gain an edge and develop your skills with a great foundation. Use it for: · General guitar maintenance · Electric guitar setups · Acoustic guitar setups · Classical guitar setups · Bass guitar setups These are some examples of the guitar setup tools you will require to do the procedures outlined in the book: · guitar capo · guitar tuner · guitar setup gauge · guitar setup ruler · guitar setup straight edge (optional) · guitar setup tool kit (optional) · guitar setup mat (optional) · under-string radius gauges (optional) Books available from the author (paperback and digital editions): How to Setup Your Guitar Like A Pro: An Easy Guide for Beginners How to Build & Setup Guitar Kits like a Pro: An Easy Guide for Bolt-on Neck Guitars How to Start and Run a Successful Guitar Repair Business: Practical Tips for the New Entrepreneur

Download or read book Classic Guitar Care and Setup written by John LeVan and published by FAQ (Mel Bay). This book was released on 2005-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hands-on guide to classical guitar repair. With photographs, diagrams, and sketches made by the author, John LeVan and some provided by manufacturers.It even includes a forward written by Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars.Learn how to:and bull; Clean & condition your guitar. and bull; The restringing techniques of the professionals. and bull; Adjust the neck. and bull; Adjust the bridge saddle. and bull; Adjust the string nut. and bull; Adjust the intonation. and bull; Carve string nuts and bridge saddles. and bull; Miscellaneous upgrades and repairs.This book is perfect to teach a beginner or a reference for the guitar repair professional

Download or read book Classical Guitar Answer Book written by Sharon Isbin and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1999 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this update of the Acoustic Guitar Answer Book, Sharon Isbin, the classical guitar virtuoso who heads the Juilliard School Guitar Department, answers 50 essential questions about performing, practicing, and choosing and caring for your guitar. The questions were asked by Acoustic Guitar magazine readers and answered by Isbin in four years of Master Class columns in the magazine. This book collects all this vital information together in an easy reference format - an absolute must for every classical guitar player. Includes new appendices of resources for classical guitarists and students. 88 pages, 9 inch. x 12 inch.

Download or read book Complete Guitar Care Maintenance written by Jonny Blackwood and published by BlackwoodGuitarworks.com. This book was released on 2020-04-05 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Everything you need to maintain, set up and protect your guitar.” Cleaning & Restringing – Setups & Adjustments – Care & Storage – Minor Repairs “Complete Guitar Care & Maintenance, The Ultimate Owners Guide” is the essential care guide for guitar owners everywhere. Filled with over 170 pages of step-by-step instruction, 300 images and diagrams, and a plethora of exclusively derived specifications and manufacturers' recommendations. You will have everything you need to maintain any guitar, no matter what your experience level. Get the low-down on instrument cleaning and preservation. Improve the performance and sound of your guitar with simple adjustments. Take your setup skills to the next level with precision neck adjustments, string height adjustments (bridge saddle and nut), pickup height adjustments, intonation, and more. Do minor repairs, fix electronics, and other common issues with total confidence. Learn about guitar care, such as humidity and storage. Use the included cut-out tool templates to broaden your guitar setup prowess. This is a complete reference manual, perfect for players, collectors and budding professionals alike. Written to be simple, accessible, streamlined, and easy to follow. Pertains to electric, acoustic, classical, and bass guitars. From your friends at blackwoodguitarworks.com and the Guitar Setup Pro App. Included in the book: · How to maintain your guitar for peak performance & longevity · How to clean, polish and store the guitar for long-term protection · How to restring the guitar properly · How to set up electric, acoustic & bass guitars · How to adjust neck relief (bow) for optimum playability · How to adjust string height for your playing style and guitar type · How to file nut slots, adjust pickup height and set the intonation accurately · How to adjust Fender-style tremolo's, Gibson hard-tails, Floyd Rose and other floating bridge types · How to adjust the saddle on your acoustic steel string or nylon string guitar · How to solder and repair electronics · How to replace jacks, switches, and pickups · Manufacturer's setup specs from Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, Jackson, Gretsch and others · Exclusive setup specifications from the author's best playing guitars & basses · Cut-out templates for radius gauges, under-string radius gauges & an action ruler · An extensive troubleshooting section · A library of common wiring diagrams · A handy measurement conversion chart · And much more!

Download or read book Guitar Setup Maintenance Repair written by JOHN LEVAN and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-02-24 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide will use photographs, diagrams and sketches made by the author and some provided by various manufacturers to teach how to clean, condition, adjust the action and properly intonate your acoustic guitar, as well as: John's trade secrets on hand-carving bone nuts and bridge saddles, wiring and fretwork. John has also included a chapter on identifying and diagnosing problem guitars. It even includes a forward written by Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars. This book is perfect to teach a beginner or a reference for the guitar repair professional.

Download or read book Gruhn s Guide to Vintage Guitars written by George Gruhn and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1999 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The original version of this guide has sold over 30,000 copies. This new edition has been expanded by 25% and promises to become an invaluable resource. For collectors, dealers and players, this completely updated "field guide" provides specifications, serial numbers, and more for determining the originality of vintage American acoustic and electric fretted instruments. Detailing thousands of models by every major manufacturer, the book now includes expanded coverage of Martin, Guild, Mosrite, Dobro, Gibson banjos, Fender amps, Gibson amps, plus updates on the latest models from Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker, and others since 1990.

Download or read book FAQ Acoustic Guitar Care and Setup written by John LeVan and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must have guitar repair guide which is more like a hands-on guitar repair workshop. This guide uses photographs, diagrams and sketches made by the author, John LeVan each specific to the type of guitar you are working on. In addition, John has included diagrams and photographs provided for this book by several guitar manufacturers and component manufacturers. It even includes a forward written by Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars. This information will teach how to clean, condition, adjust the action and properly intonate your guitar, as well as John's trade secrets on hand-carving bone string nuts and bridge saddles. This book is perfect to teach a beginner or as a reference for the guitar repair professional.

Download or read book Mini Music Guides Guitar Care and Gear Essentials written by John Carruthers and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2013-11-07 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy-to-follow instructions on maintaining your guitar and essential information about gear! Alfred's Mini Music Guides provide essential information in a convenient size. Take these books anywhere you want to go. Packed with clear, step-by-step instructions and close-up photographs, Guitar Care and Gear Essentials is the best compact guide for guitar maintenance and gear available. Features: * For guitarists of all levels and styles * How to set action and intonation, adjust the truss rod, and maintain frets * Step-by-step instruction for proper string removal and installation on various types of guitars * Shows how to solder and maintain electronics * Detailed guide to setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting Floyd Rose systems * Comprehensive sections on amps, cabinets, ohmage and impedance, signal flow and level, noise, cabling, and more!

Download or read book How to Repair and Maintain Guitars written by The Fix-It Guy and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive handbook equips you, regardless of experience level, to become a guitar care guru. Learn essential techniques, expert insights, and step-by-step instructions for performing a complete guitar setup, implementing preventative maintenance practices, and even embarking on minor restoration projects. Ditch the dependence on expensive luthiers and rediscover the joy of playing a perfectly tuned and optimized guitar! This book equips you with the knowledge and skills to: Master the art of guitar setup: Learn truss rod adjustments, intonation tweaking, string action optimization, and pickup height balancing for a comfortable playing experience and phenomenal sound. Embrace preventative maintenance: Discover essential cleaning and care routines to keep your guitar looking and sounding its best for years to come. Tackle common guitar problems: Troubleshoot and fix issues like buzzing strings, tuning instability, and electronics malfunctions with confidence. Embark on minor restoration projects: Learn techniques for fret polishing, bridge repairs, and basic hardware replacements to revitalize your treasured instrument. How to Repair and Maintain Guitars: The Ultimate Guide to Guitar Setup, Maintenance, and Restoration goes beyond basic care. You'll learn: Essential tools and equipment: Understand the function of different tools used in guitar repair and maintenance, and choose the right ones for the job. The science behind guitar setup: Gain a deeper understanding of how adjustments impact playability and tone, allowing you to fine-tune your instrument for your specific playing style. Preventative maintenance routines for different guitar types: Learn specialized care considerations for acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and classical guitars. Troubleshooting tips for a wide range of guitar ailments: Diagnose common problems and discover effective solutions to get your guitar back in playing condition. When to call a professional: Recognize situations where complex repairs require the expertise of a qualified luthier. Packed with detailed illustrations, clear instructions, and expert insights, this book is your one-stop shop for achieving optimal guitar performance and preserving your instrument's value for years to come. Embrace the satisfaction of caring for your musical companion! How to Repair and Maintain Guitars: The Ultimate Guide to Guitar Setup, Maintenance, and Restoration empowers you to: Save money on costly repairs by tackling many guitar maintenance tasks yourself. Develop valuable guitar care skills to extend the lifespan and enhance the playability of your instrument. Rekindle your love for playing guitar by experiencing the joy of a perfectly set-up and well-maintained instrument. Build a deeper connection with your guitar by understanding its inner workings and becoming an active participant in its care. Order your copy today and unlock the secrets to keeping your guitar singing for a lifetime!

Download or read book Guitar Shop Series Setup and Maintenance written by John Carruthers and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn what every guitarist needs to know about caring for his or her instrument. This 48-page book covers the proper way of changing a string, setting the action, reslotting the nut, proper tuning techniques, maintaining the finish, adjusting the neck and much more. Loads of photographs make the instructions easy to follow. A book every guitarist should own.

Download or read book Basic Music Theory written by Jonathan Harnum and published by Questions Ink. Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic Music Theory takes you through the sometimes confusing world of written music with a clear, concise style that is at times funny and always friendly. The book is written by an experienced teacher using methods refined over more than ten years in his private teaching studio and in schools. --from publisher description.

Download or read book Acoustic Guitar Maintenance and Repair written by Gayle Monroe and published by . This book was released on 2012-11-17 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete step-by-step guide to maintenance and setup of your acoustic guitar. This guide, packed with images, will show you every aspect of essential acoustic guitar maintenance such as, cleaning your guitar, changing the strings, adjusting the truss rod and much more. It cover basic repairs and maintenance on 6-strings, 12-strings and classical nylon string guitars. This guide makes a great addition to your guitar book collection.

Download or read book Classic Guitar Method Fifth Edition written by Harry George Pellegrin and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-08-10 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in one volume, much of what the novice classical guitarist will need to know to place him or her on the recital stage. From proper Instrument care and maintenance to the necessary technical skills, musical mindset and the standard repertoire?all is exposed and explored in enough detail and insight that the student will wish to keep this book close at hand for years to come top serve as a ready reference source.

Download or read book Classic Guitar Construction written by Irving Sloane and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book How to Make Your Electric Guitar Play Great written by Dan Erlewine and published by Backbeat Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New in this edition: --

Download or read book FAQ Electric Guitar Care and Setup written by John LeVan and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Setting up and taking care of your electric guitar has never been easier. This FAQ books shows you how to properly clean and care for your guitar. Also covered are adjusting the action and intonation as well as working with bridges, saddles and nuts. Many photographs, diagrams and illustrations are used to help you keep your guitar in top condition.•