Acoustic Guitar Manual: How to buy, maintain and set up your acoustic guitar - Softcover

Balmer, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1785211609 ISBN 13: 9781785211607

Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd

Synopsis

Drawing on the authorâ€s experience as a player and audio engineer, this manual explains how guitars work and how they can be kept in peak condition. Step-by-step instructions guide the guitarist through the process of stringing, adjusting and repairing acoustic instruments, as well as the installation of amplification. Thirteen case studies illustrate the features and maintenance of different varieties of guitar, with photographs showing both outer and inner details.

About this title

From the Author

Hi acoustic guitarists! This book was a real challenge to write. What a broad brief the Acoustic Guitar covers - everything from a 5 course Baroque guitar to a National steel. Fortunately they all have things in common. I have made the focus practical - "what can I do to bring my acoustic guitar to optimum performance?"

I have also spent a lot of time on the issue of UNPLUGGED - which usually these days means - 'PLUGGED into the PA'. How can we get the best from our guitars in this situation?

The guitars covered range from Martins and Taylors to Ramirez and Yamaha with a few more unusual guitars from Fylde and National resonator.

I hope the book helps you get the most from your guitars.
All the best
Paul

About the Author

Paul Balmer obtained his first acoustic guitar in 1959. He studied classical Spanish guitar to grade 8 and Teaching Diploma level. Over 50 years he has owned acoustic guitars of every type, all of which have at some time required setting up adjustment and repair. He is the author of Fender Stratocaster Manual, Gibson Les Paul Manual, Fender Telecaster Manual and Fender Bass Manual. He lives near Kettering in Northamptonshire

Edition details

• Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1785211609
• ISBN 13: 9781785211607
• Binding: Paperback