Making
Early Stringed Instruments
by Ronald Zachary Taylor
Softcover
225 x 300mm
110pp
Published by Stobart Davies, Hertford, UK
R.R.P.$39.90
ISBN 0-85442-051-7
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Extract from back cover of book:
This book contains full instructions with finely detailed measured drawings, cutting lists, advice on finishing and decoration, and concise, practical information throughout to make these eight beautiful instruments:
The
Bowed Psaltery
Rote or Lyre
Compostelan Lute
Appalachian Dulcimer
Flat-backed
Mandolin
Mediaeval Fiddle
Gothic Harp
Classic Guitar
About the Author: Zach Taylor is a noted craftsman and musician who has compiled for the first time a complete guide to making of early stringed instruments
Photos: Black & White
Units of Measurement: Metric
Contents
List of Illustrations
Introduction
Historical Comment
Basic Tools Required
Some Devices To Make
Tricks Of The Trade
About Reading Drawings
Converting To Imperial Dimensions
Fundamentals Of Plucked String Acoustics
Materials
Adhesives
Finishing
Action
Fretting Without Tears
Strings And Fitting Them
Plan Section And Building Guide
Bowed
Psaltery
Rote or Lyre
Compostelan Lute
Appalachian Dulcimer
Flat-backed
Mandolin
Mediaeval Fiddle
Gothic Harp
Classic Guitar
Choosing Music For The Instruments
Bibliography
List
of Suppliers
Index