The Art of Lutherie
Title | The Art of Lutherie PDF eBook |
Author | Tom Bills |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Pages | 57 |
Release | 2015-10-06 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1619115379 |
The Art Of Lutherie offers a glimpse into the mind and craft of luthier Tom Bills, whom many consider to be one of the most talented luthiers today. In this beautifully written and enjoyable read, Tom elegantly and clearly shares his best- kept secrets and methods of custom guitar making - those which make his guitars favorites among top collectors and players. Tom's unique approach to The Art Of Lutherie will empower and inspire you to create more than just a guitar, but a truly unique work of art. The information that is generously shared within this insightful and timeless work is both practical and applicable. It contains the same hard-won wisdom that only comes from years of experience and experimentation that Tom uses in creating his inspiring instruments. Over the years, he has producedinstruments considered to be some of the bestsounding guitars ever made. Learning the steps of how to build a guitar is important, but understanding whymaster luthiers take those steps and make those decisions can empower you to make your own educated choices. This will allow you to create unique guitars, and the world needs your art, your guitars - your important contribution. The Art Of Lutherie, a truly unique and inspiring guide, can prepare you to reach new heights when designing and creating unique guitars. It is not often I heap such lavish praise on people; however, Tom is in this case more than deserving: I know of no other luthier whose work I respect more. Tom knows his craft inside and out; he pours his soul into every guitar he makes; heuses cutting-edge science to guide his work, and it shows...as head of Artist Relations and Product Development at Mel Bay, it gives me great pleasure topublish Tom's work, which will no doubt take the art of lutherie to a new level. I hope you'll spend some time soaking in this book - it will certainly augmentyour musicality - Collin Bay. Includes access to online video
Guitarmaking: Tradition and Technology
Title | Guitarmaking: Tradition and Technology PDF eBook |
Author | William Cumpiano |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Pages | 400 |
Release | 1994-02 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 9780811806404 |
A complete reference for the design and construction of the steel-string folk guitar and the classical guitar.
Historical Lute Construction
Title | Historical Lute Construction PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Lundberg |
Publisher | |
Pages | 304 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN |
The most comprehensive, authoritative work on understanding and building authentic lutes, by a world renown luthier and scholar. Historical section covers the development of the lute from the 15th through the 18th century with over 100 photographs of ancient lutes and 50 diagrams; practicum section covers the construction of the lute in minute detail with over 600 step-by-step photographs and a dozen diagrams. Includes a list of historic makers, catalog of extant historic lutes, bibliography and index, plus complete reduced images of seven lute plans.
Mottola's Cyclopedic Dictionary of Lutherie Terms
Title | Mottola's Cyclopedic Dictionary of Lutherie Terms PDF eBook |
Author | R. M. Mottola |
Publisher | Robert M Mottola |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2020 |
Genre | Stringed instruments |
ISBN | 9781734125603 |
"Provides conventional spelling and short descriptions of the most common terms used in modern lutherie [that is, the construction and repair of stringed musical instruments] as well as historical and foreign language terminology that a modern luthier may come across."--Page 4 of cover
A Luthier's Alphabet of Imaginary Instruments
Title | A Luthier's Alphabet of Imaginary Instruments PDF eBook |
Author | Fred Carlson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 64 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780962644788 |
A whimsical alphabet book of full-color woodcuts and humorous poems of fantastical musical instruments from the off-beat imagination of musical instrument maker (luthier) and artist Fred Carlson. This is an alphabet book that will inspire and delight children of all ages and anyone who loves musical instruments.
American Luthier
Title | American Luthier PDF eBook |
Author | Quincy Whitney |
Publisher | Foreedge |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | Violin makers |
ISBN | 9781611685923 |
The female pioneer who revolutionized violin acoustics and built the first violin octet
The Big Red Book of American Lutherie: 1991-1993
Title | The Big Red Book of American Lutherie: 1991-1993 PDF eBook |
Author | Tim Olsen |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Stringed instruments |
ISBN |