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

Constructing a Bluegrass Mandolin

LIBRO DI LIUTERIA PER LA COSTRUZIONE DEL MANDOLINO.

CON PROGETTI COMPLETI. SCALA 1:1

The Ultimate Bluegrass Mandolin Construction Manual
Series: Book
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Format: Softcover
Author: Roger H. Siminoff

The Ultimate Bluegrass Mandolin Construction Manual is the most complete step-by-step treatise ever written on building an acoustical string instrument. Siminoff, a renowned author and luthier, applies over four decades of experience to guide beginners to pros through detailed chapters on wood selection, cutting, carving, shaping, assembly, inlays, fretting, binding and assembly of an F-style mandolin. A special highlight is an in-depth chapter on the art of tap tuning. This fully-illustrated manual boasts more than 250 photos, a full-color section on the staining and finishing processes, numerous detailed illustrations, and a bonus set of 20 full-size blueprints. Spiral bound.
Inventory #HL 00331088
ISBN: 9780634062858
UPC: 073999323030
Width: 9.0"
Length: 12.0"
160 pages

Mandolin Reference
Series: Reference
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Format: Softcover
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.

145 pagine più 20 pagine di progetti a grandezza naturale.

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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