The
Electric Guitar
Makers Guide

with illustrations, line drawings, and step-by-step instructions

High resolution images of all pictures & full text on CD-ROM complete. This out of print book (©1975) contains ALL the technical data required to produce a high quality electric guitar of ANY desired design. A reference source of invaluable information that will serve ALL levels of craftsman. This is not a step by step how-to first time woodworkers project book. It is a serious, information packed resource. Much of this information applies to all guitars no matter what design. Many calculations & tables apply to all fretted instruments regardless of origin or architecture. Extremely succinct thorough and complete.


- Contents -

* INTRODUCTION - The Electric Guitar; Tools and Glue; Woods and Materials

* ELECTRIC GUITAR DESIGN

Variations in Style; Design Layout
Body Patterns; Head Patterns

* THE BODY

Making the Body; Pickguard

* NECK AND PEGHEAD

Making Neck and Peghead; Truss Rod

* FINGERBOARD

Fingerboard Design; Scale Lengths; Fret Installation

* COMPLETING BODY AND NECK

Attaching Fingerboard; Nut
Bridge and Tailpiece; Fitting Neck to Body

* FINAL ASSEMBLY

Finishing; Strings; Final Assembly

* APPENDIX A - MAGNETIC PICKUPS

* APPENDIX B - TUNING THE GUITAR

* APPENDIX C - STRING LENGTH AND FRET SPACING

* APPENDIX D - DECIMAL AND METRIC EQUIVALENTS

* APPENDIX E - PICKUP WIRING

* BIBLIOGRAPHY

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