The Guitar Player Repair Guide - 3rd
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.52 (715 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0879309210 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This expanded edition for beginners to experts is a step-by-step manual to maintaining and repairing electric and acoustic guitars and basses. (Book). New features include set-up specs of leading players; stronger coverage of guitar electronics, including pickups and wiring diagrams; and expanded coverage of acoustics.. Players learn how to set up a guitar and keep it in top form by mastering basic maintenance. Features an essential DVD that makes guitar maintenance easier than ever
Buy this reference first I suggest this is the first reference a guitar tech or builder should purchase. Even if you are simply a guitar owner, this is the material that you will want to have at your disposal to keep it healthy and playing great. Want some interesting stories and celebrity name-dropping, it’s in this book as well but in the context of famous instruments, techniques and setup. Dan also includes sections written by fellow experts providing not just HIS experience but the best collected information on a subject that he can find. Interesting ac. No help here if you want to learn to do some basic guitar work on the kitchen table. Amazon Customer Really not as advertised. Much of book is reminiscences of big name musicians and their instrument preferences as well as their personal relationship with the author. Same with extensive name dropping of top luthiers and how they do their repairs and adjustments. Not helpful for anyone wanting to get started. Procedures are not written up in a step by step process. Descriptions of technique are very difficult to decipher due to bad writing. Much of book seems to be patched together from old Guitar Player articles due to the repetition fro. Michael J. Stakelum said Must Read. This book really helped me in breaking the barrier of fear of tinkering with my epiphone les paul. I have since successfully refinished the top from black to red, replaced all the tone pots, caps, and wires (vintage wiring), replaced the bridge pup with a JB from seymour duncan, fixed a crack in the lacquer on the peg head, and wired in a new Must Read This book really helped me in breaking the barrier of fear of tinkering with my epiphone les paul. I have since successfully refinished the top from black to red, replaced all the tone pots, caps, and wires (vintage wiring), replaced the bridge pup with a JB from seymour duncan, fixed a crack in the lacquer on the peg head, and wired in a new 3 way switch. I couldn't have done any of it without this book. Obviously youtube was a great help as well. Dan's book helps you to understand the guitar and how it works and it extremely thorough.Im. way switch. I couldn't have done any of it without this book. Obviously youtube was a great help as well. Dan's book helps you to understand the guitar and how it works and it extremely thorough.Im
. As the author of Guitar Player's popular "Repairs" column, he has shown thousands of guitar owners how to keep their instruments in top condition. Dan Erlewine is a widely respected guitar builder and repairman
About the Author Dan Erlewine is a widely respected guitar builder and repairman. . As the author of Guitar Player's popular "Repairs" column, he has shown thousands of guitar owners how to keep their instruments in top condition