Hailed by guitar player magazine as perhaps the finest book on guitars ever produced, and by booklist as a rolls royce of construction guidebooks, this impressive volume is the first book of its kind to describe in depth how both steelstring and classical guitars are. William richard cumpiano born april 30, 1945 is a builder of stringed musical instruments and is known for his writing and teaching of the art of luthiery. Hailed by guitar player magazine as perhaps the finest book on guitars ever produced, and by booklist as a rolls royce of construction guidebooks, this. It explains guitarmaking in such detail that it does not need to include any patterns. Altho a little dated in appearance, with photos that arent a clearsharp as i would like, it has all the copy content that counts. Although the paperback edition is quite sturdy, i used mine until it fell apart. Hailed by guitar player magazine as perhaps the finest book on guitars ever produced, and by booklist as a rolls royce of construction guidebooks, this impressive volume is the first book. He built for michael gurian before the shop burned down. Learn to build a guitar with william cumpiano little or no woodworking experience is necessary to create your first guitarjust patience and an open mind. Im sure some of guitars are very nice, but for such a big name in luthiery, he has never really had a waiting list for his guitars other than the 46 months it would take for a custom order.
William cumpianos articles archive cumpianoguitarmaker. Hailed by guitar player magazine as perhaps the finest book on guitars ever produced, and by booklist as a rolls royce of construction guidebooks, this impressive volume is the first book of its kind to describe in depth how both steelstring and classical guitars are actually designed and built. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on. He has been involved in the preservation and understanding of the fading musical and musical craft traditions of his native puerto rico. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. I have taught people of all ages, of all levels of experienceand all have emerged surprised and delighted with the instrument theyve taken home. Cumpiano is known for his book and teaching skill more than anything. Maker of fine artisanal guitars for nearly a halfcentury. Tradition and technology was a recommended book from some of my forums and online groups. Over 450 photographs, drawings, and diagrams reveal in exquisite detail. I have many reference books on traditional guitar making and this is now top of the list. Since completing his apprenticeship in 1972, william cumpiano has created hundreds of individuallycrafted guitars and other stringed instruments in the european, north american. Since completing his apprenticeship in 1972, william cumpiano has created hundreds of individuallycrafted guitars and other stringed instruments in the european, north american and latin american traditions. Over 450 photographs, drawings, and diagrams reveal in exquisite detail the hows, whys, and.
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