How to Build Electric Guitars

How to Build Electric Guitars
Author: Will Kelly
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2012-06-15
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610585658

In the past few years the market for electric guitar kits and parts has exploded. For every two enthusiasts, there are four opinions on how properly to fill woodgrain. In this book, Will Kelly cuts through all that noise and shows how, with a little patience and some inexpensive tools, the average person can turn a modest investment into a gig-worthy instrument and perhaps even a lifelong hobby. Kelly presents guitar-building in a progressive fashion, beginning with a simple Stratocaster-style kit with a bolt-on neck and continuing on to a "relic'd" Telecaster-style build, two Gibson-style set-neck models, and a custom double-neck mash-up. Because each build is more involved than the previous, the reader builds on his or her skill set and acquires only the tools necessary for the reader's level of interest. Kelly shows how to apply finishes, choose and install hardware, wire electronics, execute the final assembly, and set up the finished guitar for proper action and intonation.

How to Setup Your Guitar Like a Pro

How to Setup Your Guitar Like a Pro
Author: Jonny Blackwood
Publisher: www.learn-guitarsetups.com
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2013-03-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0991854144

“Everything you need to start confidently working on your own guitars is right here.” Learn how to do great guitar setups time and time again with this easy to follow, step-by-step manual. With expert tips, clear instruction, and over 260 photos, you will gain the understanding of how to fine-tune any guitar to play its best- with measurability and precision! Use the included cut-out tool templates to broaden your skills. Makes an excellent starter book or reference for budding professionals. ***Now updated and expanded with additional content including a section on restringing, neck shimming, scale length determination and new images! *** Included in the book: An 8-step method for electric, acoustic & bass guitar setups How to adjust neck relief (bow) for optimum playability How to adjust string height for your playing style and guitar type How to file nut slots, adjust pickup height and set the intonation accurately How to adjust Fender-style tremolo's, Gibson hard-tails, Floyd Rose and other floating bridges How to adjust the saddle on your acoustic steel string or nylon string guitar Manufacturer's setup specs for Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, Jackson, Gretsch and others Exclusive setup specifications from the author's best playing guitars & basses Cut-out templates for radius gauges, under-string radius gauges & an action ruler A handy measurement conversion chart & more! From your friends at www.Learn-GuitarSetups.com and the Guitar Setup Pro App. What to expect: If you play electric guitar, acoustic guitar, classical guitar, or even play bass guitar, you can learn guitar set up and maintenance for yourself with this top-selling guitar repair book. After years of successful workshops and group guitar setup classes, led by the Canadian guitar tech & educator Jonny Blackwood, this guitar setup guide has been tweaked and refined to simplistic perfection, in keeping true to the testament that less sometimes is more. After all, there are some excellent in-depth guitar repair luthier books on the market, but that’s not what you’re after when you just want to lower the string height, adjust the truss rod, and/or set the intonation. This book is written for beginners as an introduction to guitar setup and maintenance, for those who cannot attend our guitar setup classes in person, and for those who want to understand their instrument inside and out. You will learn the methods of true pro guitar setups and the specifications used on numerous styles of guitars. The highlights in this book are simplicity, clear instruction, lots of photographs and lots of examples/ specifications to try on different kinds of guitars. Use this book to gain an edge and develop your skills with a great foundation. Use it for: · General guitar maintenance · Electric guitar setups · Acoustic guitar setups · Classical guitar setups · Bass guitar setups These are some examples of the guitar setup tools you will require to do the procedures outlined in the book: · guitar capo · guitar tuner · guitar setup gauge · guitar setup ruler · guitar setup straight edge (optional) · guitar setup tool kit (optional) · guitar setup mat (optional) · under-string radius gauges (optional) Books available from the author (paperback and digital editions): How to Setup Your Guitar Like A Pro: An Easy Guide for Beginners How to Build & Setup Guitar Kits like a Pro: An Easy Guide for Bolt-on Neck Guitars How to Start and Run a Successful Guitar Repair Business: Practical Tips for the New Entrepreneur

Serious Electric Bass

Serious Electric Bass
Author: Joel Di Bartolo
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 284
Release: 1997-02-13
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457460968

Bass basics, major scales and modes, harmonic and melodic minor scales and modes, arpeggio patterns and symmetric scales (whole tone and diminished). Serious Electric Bass is a definitive, comprehensive, user-friendly guide for electric bassists of all levels.

The Bass Handbook

The Bass Handbook
Author: Adrian Ashton
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2006-06-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1476853029

This indispensable handbook helps players of all levels produce better, more creative, and more varied bass lines. Divided into two sections – Playing Your Bass and Knowing Your Bass – it covers everything from tuning, reading music, scales and chords, and advanced techniques to tips on buying and upgrading a budget bass and troubleshooting. Along with a list of suggested listening and a reference guide, this book provides an unrivaled digest of bass information that might otherwise take an entire career to amass.

How to Setup Your Guitar Like a Pro (Colour Photo Edition)

How to Setup Your Guitar Like a Pro (Colour Photo Edition)
Author: Jonny Blackwood
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2018-04-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781717142825

"Everything you need to start confidently working on your own guitars is right here." Learn how to do great guitar setups time and time again with this easy to follow, step-by-step manual. With expert tips, clear instruction over 100 photos, you will gain the understanding on how to fine-tune your guitar to play it's best. Makes an excellent starter book or reference for budding professionals. ***Now updated and expanded with additional content including a section on restringing, neck shimming, scale length determination and new images!*** Included in the book: An 8 step method on setting up your electric or acoustic guitar How to adjust Fender style tremolo's, Gibson hard-tails, Floyd Rose and other floating bridge types How to adjust the saddle on your acoustic steel string or nylon string guitar How to file nut slots Setup spec's for electric, acoustic, classical and bass guitar Manufacturer's setup spec's from Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, Jackson, Gretsch and others Exclusive setup specifications from the author's best playing guitars A handy measurement conversion chart REVIEWS Praise for Jonny Blackwood: "I have related and referred to Jonny's guidance many times over the years and I can truly say that I wouldn't have gotten very far without it." -Daryl Chonka, guitar tech for Randy Bachman (The Guess Who & BTO), recording engineer, recording & performing artist "Everything you need to start confidently working on your own guitars is right here." -Andrew deGroot, factory certified guitar tech and luthier, Stang Guitars "The importance of a great setup can't be overstated. This is a perfect guide for those starting out in the craft, and a great general reference to keep around. Jonny lays out all the info needed to setup your guitar like a pro, without any confusing clutter. You're in great hands." -Cory Newman, Luthier, C.A. Newman Guitars "Jonny knows his stuff, does great work and is respectful to those of us whose greatest guitar work will be performed in our own minds." -Scott McKeen, former city councillor of Edmonton and journalist, The Edmonton Journal Books available from the author (paperback and kindle edition): How to Setup Your Guitar Like A Pro: An Easy Guide for Beginners How to Build & Setup Guitar Kits like a Pro: An Easy Guide for Bolt-on Neck Guitars How to Start and Run a Successful Guitar Repair Business: Practical Tips for the New Entrepreneur

Bass Guitar For Beginners

Bass Guitar For Beginners
Author: Kelly Vans
Publisher:
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2021-02-19
Genre:
ISBN:

The bass guitar, electric bass or just bass, is the least pitched member from the guitar family. It is a plucked string instrument alike in appearance and development to an electric or an acoustic guitar, however with a more extended neck and scale length, and commonly four to six strings or courses. It is vital to know that bass guitar is the harmonic as well as choral backbone of a melodic group or band. Great bass players are priceless musicians, easily bridging the guitars and drums to create a dancing, grooving as well as harmonious beat. It is easy to begin learning bass guitar; however it requires precious time to master it.With easy to follow instructions, Kelly takes you through everything you need to know to get started playing the bass guitar.Get your copy now

First Bass

First Bass
Author: Josquin Des Pres
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2005
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780879308469

Presents lessons and exercises on the fundamentals of electric bass guitar.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Bass Guitar

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Bass Guitar
Author: David Hodge
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Bass guitar
ISBN: 9781592573110

"The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Bass Guitar will show you exactly how to master the fundamentals of bass and develop your own playing style. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get: detailed advice on everything you need to learn to play bass, from choosing the right equipment to playing and improvising on your own; the low-down on scales, chords, arpeggios, and more; clear explanations that will have you reading tablature and music notation in no time; tips on getting the most out of your practice sessions." - back cover.

How to Build Electric Guitars

How to Build Electric Guitars
Author: Will Kelly
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2012-06-15
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0760342245

In the past few years the market for electric guitar kits and parts has exploded. For every two enthusiasts, there are four opinions on how properly to fill woodgrain. In this book, Will Kelly cuts through all that noise and shows how, with a little patience and some inexpensive tools, the average person can turn a modest investment into a gig-worthy instrument and perhaps even a lifelong hobby. Kelly presents guitar-building in a progressive fashion, beginning with a simple Stratocaster-style kit with a bolt-on neck and continuing on to a "relic'd" Telecaster-style build, two Gibson-style set-neck models, and a custom double-neck mash-up. Because each build is more involved than the previous, the reader builds on his or her skill set and acquires only the tools necessary for the reader's level of interest. Kelly shows how to apply finishes, choose and install hardware, wire electronics, execute the final assembly, and set up the finished guitar for proper action and intonation.