Know your acoustic guitar – classic, flamenco, Parlour, Dreadnought, Selmer Gypsy, Resonator, ‘cello’ and acoustic-electric guitars explained.
Buying an acoustic guitar – used and new options, pitfalls, authenticity issues, getting the right guitar for the job.
Tuning – what to do if the guitar won’t stay in tune, string checks, machine heads, saddle and nut, electronic tuners and their limitations.
Fault diagnosis – body and lacquers, neck and frets, pick-ups and tone, bridge adjustment and replacement, machine heads, string guides.
Set-ups – alignment and lubrication, nut adjustment, bridge height and string length, truss rod adjustment.
Maintenance and repairs – fretwork repairs, replacing kluson and grover tuners, earthing and RF issues (for electro-acoustic guitars), repairs to non-truss rod necks, cellulose repairs.
Replacement parts and common modifications.
Case studies – including Ramirez, Epiphone 12-string, Martin Dreadnought, Gibson L5, Selmer Maccaferri, Yamaha budget Dreadnaught, Archtop, Resonator guitar and Parlour guitar.
The acoustic guitar has always reigned supreme in classical, flamenco, folk, delta blues and country music. This title includes case studies of key models - from a Martin D28 to a Yamaha budget classic - and explains how to set up, maintain and repair most popular types of acoustic guitar.
Publisher
Haynes Publishing Group
Publication Date
Jan 2011
ISBN
9781844259632
Pages
-
Item Type
Book
Format
Hardcover
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