When I wrote the first edition of Step by Step Guitar Making, I didn’t realize it would be so popular, selling over 7,000 copies worldwide. Since its publication in 2006, I have met many first time guitar makers and been amazed at the quality of their first guitars. I have received many emails and read many of the comments posted on websites, forums and in published reviews.
In this, the second edition, I have attempted to address these comments. You will find new information on tools and jigs. There is a revised chapter on the neck and endblock which includes details on how to make bolt-on mortise and tenon, and the ubiquitous dovetail neck joints.
Within the neck and endblock chapter I have also included details on how to make different head designs, including slotted head for both early steel string and classical guitars.
At the end of the steel string soundboard chapter I have provided several pages of information on classical guitar soundboard bracing which includes instructions on how to make your own classical guitar rosette.
In the chapter on assembly I have provided information on how to develop a template for the final shape of the rib.
New to the second edition is instructions and advice on cutting and inlaying a simple mother of pearl shell design.
For those of you who are not satisfied with making just one guitar I have added suggestions on other instruments you might like to make once you have completed your first guitar, such as a mandolin.
The section on finishing has been fully revised and updated.
Setting up now includes advice on how to install an under saddle pickup.
The book concludes with help on trouble shooting your new guitar where you will also find new information on the care of the instrument, including travelling with and shipping your guitar.
If you are really eager to get your hands on a pre-release, signed edition, come along to Yandle's autumn show next week, GMC will have plenty of copies of the book on their stand. I will be there demonstrating guitar making and look forward to answering your questions on guitar making.
If you are really eager to get your hands on a pre-release, signed edition, come along to Yandle's autumn show next week, GMC will have plenty of copies of the book on their stand. I will be there demonstrating guitar making and look forward to answering your questions on guitar making.
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