Books You'd Recomend

Rockinreject · #1 12-05-2008, 01:33 PM

Im Looking For some books to help with Repair/building of a bass guitar ( normal guitar ones would cover it too ) Maybe something to do with Amp Maintanence? If you know any good books in that field, id love to hear them. It looks like the only think ill Be getting myself this christmas anyway! Thanks In Advance guys.

Rockinreject · #2 12-09-2008, 11:01 AM

Anyone? ^^

CindyB · #3 12-09-2008, 11:06 AM

Check out Stewart-MacDonald.
They even have Bouzouki books!

bassteban · #4 12-09-2008, 11:10 AM

Make your own electric guitar(has bass stuff as well- great book)- Melvyn Hiscock.
Guitar Player Repair Guide- Dan Erlewine.
Guitarmaking Tradition & Technology(acoustic steel-string & classical, VERY informative)- William R. Cumpiano and Jonathan D. Natelson.

Rockinreject · #5 12-09-2008, 11:12 AM

Nice, Now thats the kind of stuff i was looking for!

bassteban · #6 12-09-2008, 11:20 AM

I also suggest looking into other instruments- violin, drums, etc. You might incororate some ancient construction technique in an unusal way. Research Ken Smith's building approach- he's a wood nut.

Rockinreject · #7 12-09-2008, 12:03 PM

Got A list to keep me going for over the christmas anyway ^^ thank you all

202dy · #8 12-09-2008, 12:11 PM

The Guitar Player Repair Guide by Dan Erlewine is widely regarded as the bible of the repair industry. It is an easy read and provides you with the basic and advanced data, tool lists, and techniques to repair any guitar.

The aforementioned Melvyn Hiscock text is also a good overview of various building techniques.

If you are serious about repair or building, Dan's video course is pricey and worth every penny.

All are highly recommended.

Pilgrim · #9 12-09-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 202dy

The Guitar Player Repair Guide by Dan Erlewine is widely regarded as the bible of the repair industry. It is an easy read and provides you with the basic and advanced data, tool lists, and techniques to repair any guitar.

If you are serious about repair or building, Dan's video course is pricey and worth every penny.

THAT is right on target. Erlewine is the authority, and both the book and videos are available at Amazon - you will often find the book available used.