Old Time BanjoCraft: 5 String Open Back Banjo Making
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (866 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00BR2PX1G |
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| Number of Pages | : | 464 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This book is intended to to be accessible to banjo people and wood workers of all skill levels. BanjoCraft contains 50+ full color photos and a great deal of detailed banjo making knowledge. It focuses on building techniques and considerations that are specific to banjo making and does not delve deeply into sub-topics such as fretwork, inlay, or how to use a protractor. BanjoCraft guides the reader through the process of making an open back banjo, from raw wood to a finished instrument. In composing this book it was our goal to provide general considerations, instructions, and techniques while encouraging the reader to get to work in the shop and cultivate experience of their own.. BanjoCraft is a brief look at banjo making in the small shop
Whohemagoo said you won't go wrong buying this book. I play clawhammer and have wanted to build a banjo for years. This book isn't long but what's in it is choice. The authors take care to steer the reader clear of common pitfalls. All of the basic tools, jigs, hardware, wood, and techniques are discussed. If you want to build an open back banjo that is more advance than the tin can or Foxfire types this is you. Dave L. said but rather a great introduction to the work you'll be getting into if. If you are considering the building of a five string banjo this is the book I would suggest you read first. It clearly covers the parts needed and the procedures for the banjo's construction. It is not a highly technical, step-by-step, description, but rather a great introduction to the work you'll be getting into if you want to try building a banjo. The grea. Must have bood to help with building a banjo! Mike Great book with lots of information on building your banjo from scratch!