Publisher's Synopsis
- Know your acoustic guitar - classic, flamenco, Parlour, Dreadnought, Selmer Gypsy, Resonator, 'cello' and acoustic-electric guitars explained.
- Buying an acoustic guitar - used and new options, pitfalls, authenticity issues, getting the right guitar for the job.
- Tuning - what to do if the guitar won't stay in tune, string checks, machine heads, saddle and nut, electronic tuners and their limitations.
- Fault diagnosis - body and lacquers, neck and frets, pick-ups and tone, bridge adjustment and replacement, machine heads, string guides.
- Set-ups - alignment and lubrication, nut adjustment, bridge height and string length, truss rod adjustment.
- Maintenance and repairs - fretwork repairs, replacing kluson and grover tuners, earthing and RF issues (for electro-acoustic guitars), repairs to non-truss rod necks, cellulose repairs.
- Replacement parts and common modifications.
- Case studies - including Ramirez, Epiphone 12-string, Martin Dreadnought, Gibson L5, Selmer Maccaferri, Yamaha budget Dreadnaught, Archtop, Resonator guitar and Parlour guitar.
