Download or read book How to Build Electric Guitars written by Will Kelly and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2012-06-15 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past few years the market for electric guitar kits and parts has exploded. For every two enthusiasts, there are four opinions on how properly to fill woodgrain. In this book, Will Kelly cuts through all that noise and shows how, with a little patience and some inexpensive tools, the average person can turn a modest investment into a gig-worthy instrument and perhaps even a lifelong hobby. Kelly presents guitar-building in a progressive fashion, beginning with a simple Stratocaster-style kit with a bolt-on neck and continuing on to a "relic'd" Telecaster-style build, two Gibson-style set-neck models, and a custom double-neck mash-up. Because each build is more involved than the previous, the reader builds on his or her skill set and acquires only the tools necessary for the reader's level of interest. Kelly shows how to apply finishes, choose and install hardware, wire electronics, execute the final assembly, and set up the finished guitar for proper action and intonation.

Download or read book Make Your Own Electric Guitar and Bass written by Dennis Waring and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents detailed instructions for building a standard 6-string solid body model guitar and bass, using common tools and easy-to-order materials, and providing resources for obtaining electronic components and other hardware. Includes pictures and diagrams of each aspect of the construction: body shape, bridge types, neck and headstock, cutting and shaping, and assembly.

Download or read book Building an Electric Archtop Guitar written by Jean-pierre Laplante and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master guitar maker J.P. Laplante shares the joy of guitar-making in this book. Here is an illustrated step-by-step guide to Building an Electric Archtop Guitar. Building an electric archtop guitar can be a pretty intimidating project but, it becomes much less so if you're guided, step-by-step, through the building process. With almost 20 years of experience in custom guitar making, the author details the step-by-step making of an electric archtop guitar using commercially available laminated top and back plates. Laminated plates have been the standard used on the vast majority of electric archtops since the 50's, and definitely represent a cost and time effective solution, especially for those tackling a first archtop project. Complete and comprehensive, all aspects of the construction are covered, from the initial design stage to the very final setup. The text is supported by over 300 high-resolution colour photographs positioned throughout the 15 chapters of the book. These pictures were taken as the three guitars featured on the back and front cover of the book were being built. For more info/background, visit my website at www.laplanteguitars.com

Download or read book The Electric Guitar Handbook with Audio written by Rod Fogg and published by Backbeat Books. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). Backbeat's successful Handbook format is now applied to the world's most popular instrument! The Electric Guitar Handbook is the latest entry in Backbeat's best-selling handbook series, combining a two-part book with audio. Part one of the book examines how different types of electric guitars are made, and why varying construction methods influence the way guitars sound. It also looks at the role of various pieces of guitar hardware, including pick-ups, tremolo set-ups, and bridges. Part two is a comprehensive, user-friendly course in playing the electric guitar, from the basics of posture and hand positioning to music and tab reading and advanced performance. The comprehensive written exercises presented in the book and also on the accompanying audio take the learner through each step in the process, covering styles including rock, country, blues, soul/funk, indie/alternative, and metal. Author Rod Fogg also offers practical advice on everything from simple scales to complex chords, alongside short features introducing key performers and styles.

Download or read book The Les Paul Manual written by Terry Burrows and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you love Les Paul guitars? The Les Paul Manual: Buying, Maintaining, Repairing, and Customizing Your Gibson and Epiphone Les Paul has all you need to know about this amazing instrument.

Download or read book Customising Your Electric Guitar written by Adrian Legg and published by Music Sales Corporation. This book was released on 1985-05 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide with easy-to-follow diagrams and step-by-step instructions. All you need to know about how to turn your guitar into a unique and personal instrument.

Download or read book How to Make Your Electric Guitar Play Great written by Hal Leonard Corporation and published by . This book was released on 2001-08 with total page 1488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Make Your Own Electric Guitar written by Melvyn Hiscock and published by Nbs Publications. This book was released on 1998 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For some, it is not enough to buy a guitar--the challenge of designing and hand-making a unique, customized instrument is the dream. Since 1986, these people have turned to one book: Make Your Own Electric Guitar. Written in a clear, relaxed style, it covers every facet of guitar design and construction, as well as electronic theory and practice, and full woodworking and wiring techniques--all supported with plenty of photos and diagrams. Now in a revised and expanded edition, Make Your Own Electric Guitar will enable any musician or enthusiast with basic woodworking skills to create a uniquely valuable instrument.

Download or read book British Rock Guitar written by Mo Foster and published by McNidder & Grace. This book was released on 2021-12-20 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The guitar has become the most emotive musical instrument of the last 50 years of rock and roll. From the early days when wannabee stars fashioned homemade guitars out of old tea chests, to today's sophisticated instruments the impact has been phenomenal. In this book, Mo Foster, one of the industry's most prestigious bass guitarists, and renowned producer, composer and session musician draws upon his own recollections and those of some of the greatest exponents of the rock guitar, from Hank Marvin to Eric Clapton and Brian May. Once managed by Ronnie Scott, Foster has recorded and toured with many of the world's biggest musical icons including Jeff Beck, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Gerry Rafferty, Van Morrison and George Martin. In this insightful, passionate and humorous book Mo Foster has written the definitive history of the importance of the guitar in the development of British music over the last 50 years.

Download or read book Electric Guitar Construction written by Tom Hirst and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2003 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A guide for the first time builder. The definitive work on the design and construction of a solid body electric guitar." --back cover.

Download or read book Electric Guitar and Bass Guitar written by Hugo Pinksterboer and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2002-05-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tipbooks are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient reference guides giving musicians everything they want to know about their instruments - and nothing they don't! They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts, and are ideal for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: the instrument in bird's-eye view * lessons, teachers and practicing * dozens of clear illustrations * selecting and play-testing the instrument * a glossary - and all jargon explained * basic background information * price indications * the history and the family of the instrument * and more. As a bonus, special Tipcodes throughout the books give you access to much additional information (short movies, soundtracks, photos and more) at www.tipbook.com! The Electric Guitar and Bass Tipbook covers choosing and buying guitars and basses; brands; selecting, cleaning and changing strings; tuning; maintenance; accessories and more. "A wealth of information in a very compact form." (Guitar Digest)

Download or read book The Electric Guitar Handbook written by Rod Fogg and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Backbeat's successful Handbook format applied to the world's most popular instrument. The Electric Guitar Handbook is the latest entry in Backbeat's best-selling handbook series, combining a two-part book and audio tracks. Part one of the book examines how different types of electric guitars are made, and why varying construction methods influence the way guitars sound. It also looks at the role of various pieces of guitar hardware, including pick-ups, tremolo set-ups, and bridges. Part two is a comprehensive, user-friendly course in playing the electric guitar, from the basics of posture and hand positioning to music and tab reading and advanced performance. Newly written exercises – presented in the book and also the accompanying audio – take the learner through each step in the process, covering styles including rock, country, blues, soul/funk, indie/alternative, and metal. Author Rod Fogg also offers practical advice on everything from simple scales to complex chords, alongside short features introducing key performers and styles.

Download or read book The Electric Guitar Sourcebook written by Dave Hunter and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2006 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers an in-depth analysis of the many components of guitar tone. How does an ash body differ from alder? Which bridge hardware maximizes body resonance? How do Gibson P-90 pickups differ from Fender Jazzmaster pickups? Designed for veterans and beginners alike, "Electric Guitar Sound" helps any player understand the myriad kinds of wood, hardware, and electronics available and pick a guitar with a tone and feel that is just right for them.

Download or read book Composer s Guide to the Electric Guitar written by DAVID LAGANELLA and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-12-06 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Composer's Guide to the Electric Guitar is an essential book for composers, arrangers, and electric guitarists. It is the only book on the market that provides in-depth coverage on how to compose for all aspects of the electric guitar. the book provides notation for all standard plectrum performance practices, harmonics, and extended techniques. It compares the key components that distinguish common types of electric guitars. There is also significant information about sound processors and how they affect the guitar's tone and timbre. the book comes with a compact disc that provides audio corresponding to the music examples. This is a valuable book for composers of any musical genre. It also makes a great reference book for electric guitarists who wish to have the complete profile of their instrument.

Download or read book Electric Guitars written by Teja Gerken and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Electric Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia is a tour through pop-music’s most celebrated musical instrument. Covering several decades of iconic pieces, this guide describes electric guitars produced by every significant manufacturer from Alembic to Zemaitis. Alongside every model is detailed information and a host of action pictures of key players, from Chet Atkins to Joey Z. 1,200 photographs really bring each guitar to life. With 800 classic, rare and unusual instruments from all major manufacturers in studio-quality photographs, plus illustrations of key players, original ads, and memorabilia, it’s easy to get lost within these pages. Comprehensive and informative text with a unique A-to-Z guitar directory covers makers’ histories, great guitarists, and musical trends. This is the definitive guide to the electric guitar, written and researched by the world’s leading authorities on the instrument that has shaped over 50 years of popular music. In words and pictures, detailed descriptions of just why the electric guitar is the most exciting icon of modern pop music.

Download or read book The Guitar Book written by Tom Wheeler and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1978 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From beginning player to expert, this book covers all levels of recorder playing.

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: --