Book Reviews

Part of my obsession with guitars is my passion for books about guitars and guitar building, lutherie, the big and small manufacturers, and the legends in the industry.  In time I hope to provide you with 

reviews of the 100 or more books I have on the subject, and let you know which ones I believe the beginning or amateur builder should invest in first, and which ones are the disappointing ones.


The PRS Guitar Book: A Complete History of the Paul Reed Smith Guitars

If you love guitars and you love guitar making, then this book is for you!  I think everyone …

Guitarmaking: Tradition and Technology: A Complete Reference for the Design & Construction of the Steel-String Folk Guitar & the Classical Guitar

The title says it all, and it may not roll off your tongue, but this book has been considered …

Step By Step Guitar Making

This is very nicely done.  The photos are very good.  The printing is done well.  Its my favorite …

Electric Guitar and Bass Design: The Guitar or Bass of Your Dreams

I really wanted to like this book.  In fact I had great anticipation when I opened it.  Unfortunately …

Make Your Own Electric Guitar

This was the first Book on building electric guitars that I ever bought.  It is a classic in …

Building Electric Guitars: How to Make Solid Body, Hollow-Body, and Semi-Accoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars

This book is a gem, as the title suggests you will learn about the construction and techniques …


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