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| Author: | hansonitis [ Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:35 am ] |
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I ran across a reference for a new classical guitar building book that will be on the market in February 2007. It's entitled, "Classical Guitar Making: A Modern Approach to Traditional Design" by John S. Bogdanovich. 320 pages. Lists for $29.95, available for $19.95 from one of the main on- line book sellers. I do not know Mr. Bogdanovich, have no stake in his book and can not vouch for the quality of the content. I just wanted to alert you all to its publication so you can decide for yourselves. Here's an on-line book description: "What a thrill for any musician: playing a fine-sounding instrument that he or she has lovingly crafted from scratch. With this richly illustrated manual, well-known luthier and guitarist John Bogdanovich shows exactly how to build that first, beautiful guitar, using traditional, time-tested methods. All that’s required are basic woodworking techniques and a minimally equipped shop. Bogdanovich discusses the anatomy of the guitar, sound, choosing an instrument, selecting woods, templates and molds, and preparation. In more than 300 pages of text, he painstakingly lays out the details of construction, from assembling the neck and sides to installing the fingerboard and bridge." Greg |
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| Author: | Michael McBroom [ Thu Jan 11, 2007 4:51 am ] |
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Greg, Thanks for the heads-up. Here is a link to his website. Best, Michael |
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| Author: | John Elshaw [ Thu Jan 11, 2007 4:57 am ] |
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Thanks for the heads up Greg. I didn't know about the book but Bogdanovich is an outstanding builder so I'm guessing the book will be a great reference. On his website he mentions John Gilbert and Greg Byers as guys who helped with the info in the book. In my opinion John Gilbert is hands down the best luthier ever from the U.S. If you ever get a chance to play one of his guitars, you'll be amazed at how awesome they sound. Greg Byers is also no slouch as some of the best players in the world play his guitars. This book sounds like it should be an outstanding resource. Cheers! John |
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| Author: | JohnAbercrombie [ Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:54 am ] |
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Thanks, Greg- It's on 'the list' for me. John |
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