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A Guitar Maker's Manual by Jim Williams

Name: A Guitar Maker's Manual by Jim Williams
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A Guitar Maker's Manual by Jim Williams

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An Acoustic Guitar Building Manual on Tonewoods, Bracing Patterns, and Luthier Jigs

Australian luthier Jim Williams details the complete construction process for building steel-string and classical acoustic guitars from scratch. Bound in a durable spiral format designed for workshop workbench use, the manual outlines timber selection, tonewood acoustics, shop safety, and essential hand and power tools.

Through step-by-step shop instructions and technical line drawings, Williams explains wood bending, soundboard bracing patterns (X-bracing and fan bracing), neck joint construction, fingerboard fretting, and bridge carving. The guide includes detailed diagrams for constructing workshop jigs, side-bending forms, and clamping fixtures required for lutherie projects.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Featuring workshop-ready spiral binding and clear lutherie technical diagrams, Jim Williams provides practical instruction on acoustic guitar building, wood bending, and jig fabrication for woodworkers and aspiring luthiers.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Hal Leonard

Pages: 112

Format: Plastic comb

Publication Date: 1987

ISBN: 9780958907507

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