Guitarmaking by william cumpiano pdf

Lists with This Book. The Bible of Lutherie This is an excellent text for any aspiring luthiers, students of the craft, or as a shop manual. A complete reference for the design and construction of the steel-string folk guitar and the classical guitar.

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Jun 03, Sean rated it really liked it. Very thorough and concise explanation of guitar construction repair etc. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website.

These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. The holy bible for guitar builders. Feb 15, Michael rated it liked it. If your goal is to build world class instruments you owe it to yourself to explore additional methods, and you will need to spend time studying with experienced luthiers. Alan rated it really liked it Jun 19, Cumpiano is a master guitarmaker and teacher of instrument building and repair in Amherst, Massachusetts, serving professional musicians across the country.

The book served its fundamental purpose of providing a guide for him to build a guitar that was functional. A comprehensive techonlogy a list of tools, materials, and supply sources; and a full index complete this uniquely authoritative reference — and essential acquisition — for guitar and craft enthusiasts, woodworkers, and students of instrument making everywhere.

He lives in Philadephia. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. If you like books and love to build cool products, we may be looking for you. Mayank Agrawal rated it liked it Dec 06, It may be the most definitive book on acoustic guitar building but it not the complete book. Account Options Sign in. A must have for Luthiers or those wishing to assemble a guitar kit.

Tradition and Technology by William Cumpiano. A comprehensive bibliography; a list of tools, materials, and supply sources; and a full index complete this uniquely authoritative reference — and essential acquisition — for tecchnology and craft enthusiasts, woodworkers, and students of instrument making everywhere.

Published February 1st by Chronicle Books first published To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Guitarmakingplease sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. William Cumpiano presents a step by step tutorial on how to build either a classical or steel string guitar, from scratch. There are ample black and white photos throughout, though it is the insightful overviews that will grab your attention.

Meticulous detail is presented throughout and I believe that if you have the time to invest in such an endeavor and you carefully follow the direction, you too will be able to produce a quality instrument. This is a brilliant book that could possibly be made slightly better with a newer addition with color photographs and perhaps some more contemporary techniques. Overall this is a must read for anyone interested in Luthiers and what traditikn into creating a hand made instrument.

Jun 03, Sean rated it really liked it. Recommended by a Veteran Luthier, this edition seems dated though does provide both the historical process that is the modern day guitar as well as the technical process. It is carefully worded traditikn an almost romantic tone however you will have the urge from time to time to skip paragraphs.

Teaches both the insides and outs of Classical Guitars and Steel String acoustics. It has a chapter dedicated to b Recommended by a Veteran Luthier, this edition seems dated though does provide both the historical process that is the modern day guitar as well as the technical process.

It has a chapter dedicated to building your own truss rod For my purposes as a beginner its a little too direct to apply to my experience. Even so it is good to have another perspective with alternative solutions to common construction issues. Recommended for advanced students but can help the beginner to understand why the steel string guitar exists at all.