Handmade Music Factory

Mike Orr

ISBN 10: 1565235592 / ISBN 13: 9781565235595

Published by Fox Chapel Publishing, 2011

About this Item

2011. Paperback. You don't have to be an expert or spend a lot of money to make your own musical instruments. This title guides you through making 8 creative instruments. From a one-string guitar made from a soup can, to a hubcap banjo and even a stand-up guitar made from a vintage ironing board, it helps you instruments that look great, and sound great. Num Pages: 160 pages, full colour illustrations throughout, includes photographs. BIC Classification: AVR; WF; WKDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 217 x 12. Weight in Grams: 630. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Handmade Music Factory
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565235592
• ISBN 13: 9781565235595
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Hand-making musical instruments is part of a growing trend that even celebrities such as Jonny Depp and guitar legend Jack White are taking part in. It doesn't require a lot of money or an expertise in woodworking and electronics, all it takes is a little creativity.

In Handmade Music Factory, handyman Mike Orr guides you through the construction of eight of the most unique and imaginative instruments found anywhere—from a one-string guitar made from a soup can, to a hubcap banjo, and a stand-up lap steel guitar made from a vintage ironing board.

There are also directions for an amp that can be assembled using inexpensive parts from the local electronics store. There's no shortage of inspiration to draw upon in creating an arsenal of instruments that look good, sound great, and deliver some foot stompin' fun!

About the Author

Mike Orr is a professional carpenter and owner of Built2Last Guitars. He has designed, built and sold hundreds of instruments. The highlight of his career was when guitar legend Robert Randolph played one of his guitars in front of a live audience. When he is not in the shop, Mike can usually be found touring the music festival circuit in his VW van.