The Mandolin Project: A Workshop Guide to Building Mandolins [With Pattern(s)]

ISBN-13: 9780980476200 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 154 str.

Graham McDonald

Opis

Suited for first-time builders with limited woodworking skills as well as those looking for a challenge, this workshop manual features four mandolin projects that range from a simple flat top and back model to the more complex, fully carved A style mandolin. The accompanying narrative offers step-by-step instruction in a relaxed, conversational style that not only explains what and how something should be done but also why it s executed in that particular manner. A set of full-size, detailed plans pairs with photographs, diagrams, and illustrations to round out the instruction materials. The manual's informative introductory section featuring a comprehensive history of the mandolin, construction techniques through the ages, and color illustrations of rare instrumentssome of which have never been previously publishedenhances the appreciation of this ancient string instrument."