CONSTRUCTING A BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN Roger H Siminoff Hal Leonard liuteria LIBRO COSTRUZIONE LIUTERIA

CONSTRUCTING A BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN, Siminoff.

Mandolin Reference
Series: Reference
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Composer: Roger H. Siminoff

This beautifully detailed manual gives clear, step-by-step directions from raw materials to a magnificently finished mandolin through the use of simply-stated texts, photos and templates. Written by one of America's foremost authorities on acoustic instruments. 56 pages, spiral bound, including 19 full-sized blueprints covering each phase of construction. Also features a glossary of terms which enable the reader to more easily follow the instructions. 56 pages.

A COMPLETE TECHNICAL GUIDE by ROGER H. SIMINOFF

Contents:

FOREWORD

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

INTRODUCTION

The Instrument

Woods

Wood Species

The Structure

Properties

Tools

Fixtures

Templates

Glossary

CHAPTER 1 - THE NECK

The Truss Rod

Squaring The Neck

Peg head Scroll Strengthener

Peghead Veneer

Squaring The Back Of The Peghead

Peghead Venner (Back)

Shaping The Peghead

Machine Holes

CHAPTER 2 - THE BODY

The Block Set

The Body Form (jig)

The Rim (sides)

Locking Up The Rim

The Top Plate

Gluing The Backs

Cutting The Proper Shape

Carving The Plates

Carving Concept

Carving The Scrolls

Preparing The F-holes

Tone Bars

The Lining

Attaching The Lining

Neck Location (top plate)

Attaching The Top Plate

Removing The Body From The Form

Tap Tuning

CHAPTER 3 - ATTACHING THE NECK

Cutting The Neck Joint

Gluing On The Bottom Lining

Gluing In The Neck

Locking In The Neck

The Dovetail Method

Attaching The Backboard

CHAPTER 4 - PREPARATION FOR BINDING

Remove Excess Wood

Sanding The Instrument

Preparation For Binding

Binding

Peg head Binding Notch

15th Fret Cross Piece

The Corner Protectors

Applying The Binding

CHAPTER 5 - INLAY DECORATION

Decorations

Cutting Pearl

Installation Of Pearl Inlay

CHAPTER 6 - THE FRETBOARD

Fretboard Preparation

Inlaying The Fretboard

Installing The Frets

Binding The Fretboard

Position Dots

CHAPTER 7 - ATTACHING THE FRETBOARD

Fretboard Extender

Corner Fillers

Attaching The Fretboard

Dressing Up The Frets

CHAPTER 8 - PRE·FINISH ADJUSTMENTS

Final Sanding

Final Tuning

CHAPTER 9 - COLORING

Staining Procedure

Curly Maple Grain Contrast

Sunburst Shading

Cleaning The Binding

CHAPTER 10 - FINISHING

Lacquer

Preparation For Spraying

Wet Sanding

Polishing

CHAPTER 11 - HARDWARE

Scraping The Fretboard

The Nut

String Notches

The Bridge

Fitting The Bridge

String Notches (bridge)

The Tailpiece

The Tuning Machines

The Pickguard

Adjustments

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