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Bass Guy
04-06-2013, 09:12 AM
If you haven't checked this tome out, do.

Think of it as informative porn. :P
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brett40
04-06-2013, 09:24 AM
nice hope its got lots of centrefolds in it

Bass Guy
04-06-2013, 09:29 AM
And how...

Gavin1393
04-06-2013, 09:47 AM
Nice thread!

Some more good reading books!

This is a great repair guide. In fact there are some great articles on how to install various bridges as well as a ton of "how to do stuff". A must have for any builder or person interested in repairing their own guitars.
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Gavin1393
04-06-2013, 09:51 AM
The first books contains some great idea's and "how to's" to really set up your guitar to play great.

The second is a must have for anyone wanting to do scratch builds where they design their own guitar. For anyone wanting to know the science behind the workings and positioning of pickups, etc. this is a great book!
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Gavin1393
04-06-2013, 09:56 AM
The first book is another in the series of StewMac books! This is all about finishing. Regrettably written before Wudtone's arrival on the market, but there are some great ideas on all other methods of finishing. Over 40 colour recipe's and bursts!

The second book is more about finishing wood but contains some really good information that will educate and assist you to get great results on your guitars.
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Gavin1393
04-06-2013, 09:58 AM
Great collection of books on wiring and pickups. A must have if you plan on upgrading pickups or modifying wiring.
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Gavin1393
04-06-2013, 10:00 AM
Some good building books!
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Bass Guy
04-06-2013, 10:16 AM
I have come to the conclusion I need/want all of these books. Amazon, here I come!

Gavin1393
04-06-2013, 10:20 AM
Most of them are here:

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Books,_plans.html

Gav

Bass Guy
04-06-2013, 10:24 AM
Well, that's where the next paycheck is going.... :)

dvous
04-06-2013, 03:41 PM
Bass Guy may have some informative porn to share, but I've stumbled across some pure porn...


Think of it as the GOTM eye candy on steroids....
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keloooe
04-06-2013, 08:58 PM
I agree with Gav's favourite books, i know a guy who owns all SM books and dvd's, which most of the dvd's I've watched, and i've read pretty mush all the books!!!! I would reccomend getting the How to Make Your Electric Guitar Sound Great book first!

Taker185
04-06-2013, 09:21 PM
Being a librarian myself. I have a quick tip, check for these books on bookdepository.com first. I have purchased a veritable library of the stew mac books, mainly from this site, though there are a number that aren't available. It will save you the horrendous postage costs and it is in AUD. Also another great beginners book, How to build electric guitars by Will Kelly. It was written in response to the boom of online guitar kit purchases. Not quite as in depth as Dan Erlewine books but very good.

Fretworn
05-06-2013, 02:07 AM
Better yet hit Trove and see if a library has a copy you can borrow first before you buy.
http://trove.nla.gov.au/
You might find that the book isn't all it's cracked up to be.

My local library has the Martin Koch book shown above. I'm sure lots of people who had a better working understanding of woodwork and a more technical brain could find it very useful. But I personally wouldn't buy it. Having the chance to borrow it first means I won't make a regretful purchase.

stan
10-08-2013, 11:00 AM
I have the Martin Koch guitar book on PDF, it's only just over 5MB if anyone wants a copy, let me know

axeman
11-08-2013, 03:45 AM
that is a great book stan,, i have that myself ,, good reading on guitar building !!!